King Paluta has won the ‘Best New Artiste of the Year’ award at the 25th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), held at the Accra International Conference Center.
The accolade, which recognizes outstanding new talent in the Ghanaian music industry, was a highly contested category, with notable nominees including Banzy Banero, DSL, Maya Blu, Olive the Boy, and Oseikrom Sikanii.
King Paluta, took to the stage amidst roaring applause to accept his award.
In his acceptance speech, an emotional Paluta expressed his gratitude and reflected on his journey in the music industry. “King, this is beautiful,” he began, addressing himself in a moment of disbelief.
“Paluta, I have suffered,” he continued, conveying the hardships he has endured to reach this milestone.
TGMA 2024
The TGMA is being held at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre.
In March 2024, the Ghana Music Award Academy Board announced the nominees for the 25th TGMA, featuring categories such as Artiste of the Year, Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artiste.
The Ghana Music Academy Board is composed of professionals from all sectors of the music industry, including recording artists, songwriters, producers, mixers, and engineers, ensuring a diverse and well-rounded judging panel.
Leading the nominations for the coveted “Artiste of the Year” award are Black Sherif, King Promise, Kuami Eugene, Nacee, Sarkodie, and Stonebwoy.
The Best New Artiste category features Banzy Banero, DSL, King Paluta, Maya Blu, Olive the Boy, and Oseikrom Sikanii.
Last year, Black Sherif won Artiste of the Year along with three other awards. Camidoh secured Afrobeats Song of the Year and Best Collaboration, King Promise took home Album of the Year for “5 Star,” Sarkodie was named Hiplife Artiste of the Year, and Piesie Esther won both Gospel Song of the Year and Gospel Artiste of the Year.
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