On 10 Might 2025, Ghanaian artiste Gregory Bortey Newman, professionally often called King Promise, was topped Artiste of the Yr on the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA). Alongside this main honour, he additionally bagged Greatest Afropop Music of the Yr for his hit single “Paris” and Greatest Afrobeat/Afropop Artiste of the Yr.
Regardless of the celebratory temper, King Promise has come underneath scrutiny for not publicly acknowledging a congratulatory message from acclaimed Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy. On 12 Might, Livingstone Etse Satekla, popularly often called Stonebwoy and celebrated for songs like “Nominate” and “Cedar”, posted on social media platform X to reward King Promise and welcome him into “the league of winners.”
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Regardless of profitable large on the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, King Promise has stirred controversy for ignoring Stonebwoy’s public congratulatory message—followers are questioning the silence.
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Nevertheless, King Promise has but to reply to the message, sparking conversations amongst followers and business observers. In a latest interview, the Paris hitmaker addressed the matter briefly, stating:
I’ve acquired the congrats, however I don’t wish to discuss it. I don’t actually suppose it’s like something to talk about.
He additionally famous that whereas he had been knowledgeable in regards to the submit by others, he had not personally seen it, including:
I simply informed them to chill out. It’s not a giant deal for me
In distinction, King Promise responded warmly to fellow nominee King Paluta, who misplaced out on the Artiste of the Yr title. On 11 Might 2025, Thomas Adjei Wireko, popularly often called King Paluta, congratulated King Promise through X, writing:
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Congratulations to Huge Greg @IamKingPromise! Apicki!
The interplay between the 2 musicians has been extensively shared, with followers praising the present of mutual respect and sportsmanship—a testomony to the evolving spirit of unity inside Ghana’s music business.
