Emma Aboagye-Poku, known as “Royal Mama,” has won the Gospel Artiste of the Year award at the 6th edition of the Ghana Music Awards United States of America (USA), solidifying her position as one of Ghana’s fastest-rising gospel artistes.
The evening event, which took place on August 16, 2025, at ACX1 Studios in Atlantic City, New Jersey, honored both native Ghanaian artists and musicians living abroad, particularly in the USA.
One of the top honors, “Gospel Artiste of the Year,” went to Royal Mama.
This win marks a milestone in Royal Mama’s career, breaking a record with her fourth music award at the Ghana Music Awards USA.
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Her previous wins include Uncovered Artiste of the Year and Gospel Song of the Year (Agya Maba) at the 2022 TapTap Send Ghana Music Awards USA and New Artiste of the Year at the 2023 Ghana Music Awards USA.
Despite being nominated for Female Artiste of the Year at the 2024 Ghana Music Awards USA, Royal Mama didn’t win that year.
However, her consistency and talent have earned her recognition in the music industry.
She expressed gratitude to her manager and husband, Richard Aboagye-Poku; the Presbyterian Church of Ghana, Adom congregation; and Team Royal’s friends and family.
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She also thanked the award organizers for acknowledging her efforts and recognising her in their prestigious awards program.
Royal Mama has established her presence in the music industry despite her recent entry.
She has so far released four songs, which have amassed more than 100,000 views across all music streaming services, including YouTube.
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