Ghanaians rally behind King Promise in TGMA AOTY race as King Paluta cries on X

**King Paluta Suspects Foul Play in TGMA Artist of the Year Category**

Ghanaian musician King Paluta suspects foul play in the 26th TGMA Artist of the Year category. He expressed his concerns on X, criticizing social media influencers. He accused them of taking money from musicians to boost their chances.

Many users reacted negatively to his comments, supporting King Promise instead. King Promise is a strong contender for the award this year.

On April 2, 2025, King Paluta shared that a former supporter had changed sides. This influencer had previously backed him but now claimed he didn’t deserve the award.

Paluta questioned if all influencers were on a payroll and called for change in the Ghana Music Industry. He wrote, “Every Twitter influencer on the Payroll already?? Lol.”

In another post, he clarified he wasn’t angry at influencers accepting money from others. He stated that if offered money, he would also accept it. However, he urged them not to undermine his hard work.

Many commenters supported King Promise as deserving of the award. They highlighted his successful tour and album promotion efforts.

Some users criticized King Paluta for questioning loyalty without acknowledging what he gave back to supporters. Comments included:

- “What did you do for the guy that was heavily supporting you?”
- “King Promise went global this past year...he deserves it.”

Nigerian musician Mr Eazi has also endorsed King Promise as a top contender for Artist of the Year. His support has sparked further discussions among fans about who should win this prestigious title.

The competition for Artiste of the Year at TGMA is heating up as opinions continue to divide among music lovers.