2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs) Artiste of the Year winner, King Promise, has played down public excitement surrounding congratulatory message he has received from dancehall artiste Stonebwoy.

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In a post shared on X on May 12, Stonebwoy congratulated the “Paris” hitmaker, welcoming him to what he described as that “the league of winners."

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Speaking in an interview, King Promise said he had been informed by the message ut did not consider it newsworthy.

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“I have been told about his congratulatory message. I don’t think it’s a big deal. I’ve responded to a few, but I haven’t been on X today. They were telling me about it, and I told them to cool down, it’s not a big deal,” he said.

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The "Terminator" hitmaker added that while he acknowlegdges the message, he prefers not to react to it.

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“I’ve received the congrats, but I don’t want to talk about it. I don’t think it’s anything worth speaking about,” he added.

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The Artiste of the Year race at this year’s TGMAs was hotly contested, with the spotlight mainly on Stonebwoy, King Promise, King Paluta, and Kweku Smoke.

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Stonebwoy, who was widely considered a top contender for the coveted Artiste of the Year title, lost the award to King Promise.

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Many industry insiders and fans predicted a tight race between Stonebwoy and King Promise, with both enjoying massive success in the year under review.

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On the TGMA night, King Promise walked away with three awards, including:

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Artiste of the Year

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Best Afropop Song of the Year

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Album of the Year

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Meanwhile, Stonebwoy didn’t leave empty-handed. He won:

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Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year

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Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year

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Best Music Video of the Year

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