Widespread Ghanaian gospel musician Empress Gifty has been topped the general winner on the 2025 Ghana Music Awards USA, clinching the celebrated Artiste of the 12 months title.
The glamorous occasion was held on 16 August 2025 at ACX1 Studios in Atlantic Metropolis, New Jersey, celebrating Ghanaian musical excellence each in the US and again residence in Ghana.
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The night time noticed a number of US-based Ghanaian artistes, together with Jay Hover, C-Ben, Kay Rockz, and lots of others, stroll away with honours. Particular tributes had been additionally paid to late Highlife legends Dada KD and Daddy Lumba, whereas Gyedu-Blay Ambolley was recognised with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The ceremony featured electrifying performances from Empress Gifty herself, alongside comic OB Amponsah, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, and Kofi Kinaata.
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The spotlight of the night got here with the announcement of the Artiste of the 12 months class, which was fiercely contested by a few of Ghana’s largest stars, together with King Promise, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, Diana Hamilton, Joe Mettle, Fameye, KiDi, and King Paluta. Regardless of the powerful competitors, the award in the end went to Empress Gifty.
Overcome with emotion, the gospel star mounted the stage together with her husband, politician Hopeson Adorye, to obtain the award. She broke down in tears as she devoted the honour to her late mom and expressed heartfelt gratitude.
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She mentioned, her voice trembling with emotion
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I wish to thank God, the media, and Kuami Eugene for supporting me with my hit tune Watch Me,
Her triumph was met with widespread celebration, as followers and well-wishers flooded social media with congratulatory messages, hailing her as a deserving winner.
