Loud Ei as Diana Hamilton beats Stonebwoy and King Promise to win award, video

TGMA 2025: Diana Hamilton Wins Best International Collaboration Award

Ghanaian gospel singer Diana Hamilton won the Best International Collaboration award. She shared this honor with Nigerian gospel singer Mercy Chinwo for their song "Doing of the Lord." The announcement sparked loud cheers in the auditorium.

Many people expressed disappointment that dancehall musician Stonebwoy and singer King Promise did not win. Social media was abuzz with reactions to the unexpected outcome.

When Diana's name was announced, attendees reacted with surprise. A loud "Ei" echoed through the venue as they processed her win. Many had anticipated a different winner in this category.

The nominees for Best International Collaboration included:

- Joe Mettle ft Sunmi
- Sola Agbebi – Oba Awon Oba
- Stonebwoy ft Odumodu BLVCK – Ekelebe
- King Promise ft Shalipopi – Continental
- Stonebwoy ft Spice – Jiggle and Whine
- Gambo ft Edem & Jim Jones – Drip RMX

Diana Hamilton's victory led to various social media comments. Some users noted how shocked everyone seemed at her win. Others suggested that Mercy Chinwo’s Nigerian fanbase helped secure the award.

Here are some reactions from social media:

- @AmeyawDebrah: "It’s the Eiii for me lol #26thTGMA"
- @revalo___: "No one would’ve thought this would go to a gospel song."
- @realwalterwani: "Diana Hamilton shocked them!!!"
- @NanaAfiaHemaa: "This is a total cheat to Stonebwoy."

The 26th TGMA took place on May 10, 2025, at Accra International Conference Centre. It celebrated excellence in Ghanaian music and featured many notable performances and awards.