Ghanaian rapper Medikal has confidently declared himself the rightful Artiste of the Year for 2025 following the release of nominations for the Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
The comment was made during a live performance in Kumawu on Saturday, where he addressed fans on stage. Referring to the awards, Medikal said he believes his output over the past year positions him strongly for the top prize.
His remarks drew a positive response from the audience, with fans expressing support during the performance.
Medikal is among the most nominated artistes this year, with over eight nominations across major categories. These include Music Video of the Year, Rap Performance of the Year, Hiplife/Hip-Hop Artiste of the Year, Most Popular Song of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, Album/EP of the Year, Hiplife Song of the Year, and Artiste of the Year.
The awards scheme, organised by Charterhouse and powered by Telecel Ghana, recognises achievements across the Ghanaian music industry.
With nominations spanning multiple categories, Medikal remains one of several artistes in contention as anticipation builds towards the awards night.
Medikal received nominations in the following categories: • Music Video of the Year • Rap Performance of the Year • Hiplife/Hip-Hop Artiste of the Year • Most Popular Song of the Year • Collaboration of the Year • Album/EP of the Year • Hiplife Song of the Year • Artiste of the Year
The 9th edition of the Medimafo Western Music Awards (WMA) was held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the Goldfields Junior Club House in Tarkwa, bringing together artistes, industry stakeholders and music fans from across the Western Region.
The ceremony, which featured live performances and award presentations, continues to serve as a major platform for recognising and promoting musical talent within the region. Artistes, producers, DJs and creatives who made notable contributions to the local music industry over the year were honoured on the night.
Aya RamzyB emerged as the biggest winner, securing the Artiste of the Year award. He also won Best Hiplife Artiste of the Year, reflecting his consistency and growing influence within the Western Region music scene.
Other notable winners included Mrs. Susie Arthur, who won Best Gospel Artiste of the Year and Best Female Artiste of the Year. Ayesem received Best Hip-Hop Artiste of the Year and Album or EP of the Year for Legacy III, while DeThompsonDDT was named Best Music Producer of the Year. Weekend by Aya RamzyB featuring Kofi Kinaata won Best Collaboration of the Year.
The event featured performances from Akatayie, Minister Winifred, Pasi, Rhespect, Kyn City and other artistes, adding live entertainment to the awards ceremony.
The 2025 edition was supported by Medimafo Herbal Clinic as title sponsor, alongside Jonamass Travel and Tour, Spy Entertainment, Gyata Promotions, Elisa Musical Shop and The Groove Essipong Hotel.
Organisers expressed appreciation to key dignitaries and traditional authorities, including Tarkwa Municipal Chief Executive Ebenezer Cobbinah, Member of Parliament for Tarkwa Issah Taylor, Nana Kobina Gyan II, Nana Essel and the Wassa Traditional Council for their support.
The Western Music Awards continues to position itself as a platform dedicated to discovering, developing and promoting music talent from the Western Region.
FULL LIST OF 2025 WESTERN MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS
Artiste of the Year – Aya RamzyB Best Afro-Pop Song of the Year – Zormizor (DopeNation) Most Popular Ghanaian Song of the Year – Zormizor (DopeNation) Most Popular Regional Song of the Year – Honorable Waawe (DeThompsonDDT) Best Gospel Song of the Year – Aseda (Emily Adade Boateng ft. Joyce Blessing) Best Gospel Artiste of the Year – Mrs. Susie Arthur Best Urban Gospel Song of the Year – Winning Season (Kofi Ayeyi) Best Hiplife Song of the Year – Kush (Origee) Best Hiplife Artiste of the Year – Aya RamzyB Best Highlife Song of the Year – Odo Yewu (Kyn City ft. Kaybless) Best Highlife Artiste of the Year – Fiifi Lattex Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year – Ogya (Rhespect) Best Hip-Hop Artiste of the Year – Black Metal Best Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year – Life Hard (Miskall ft. Kahpun) Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year – Kobby Blakk Best Female Artiste of the Year – Mrs. Susie Arthur Best New Artiste of the Year – Emily Adade Boateng Best Group of the Year – Steve ‘O’ and The Broken Chains Best Collaboration of the Year – Weekend (Aya Ramzy B ft. Kofi Kinaata) Western Diaspora Artiste of the Year – Louisa Annan Album/EP of the Year – Legacy III (Ayesem) Best Rapper of the Year – Hyndu – Cocaine Best Songwriter of the Year – Pasi – M’asem Best Music Video of the Year – Zormizor (Dopenation) Best Music Producer of the Year – DeThompsonDDT Best Brass Band of the Year – Boss Play Band Best Radio Disc Jockey of the Year – DJ Cuebeatz (YFM) Best Instrumentalist of the Year – Kobby Yankey Best Blogger/Promoter of the Year – Hashim Ali Best Radio Entertainment Show of the Year – Showbiz Extra (Waibe YB, Owass FM) Lifetime Achievement – Kakaiku and Akatakyie
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Bra Desmond and Kweku Darlington delivered headline performances at Fact FM’s Rep Ur Kalar 2025 street carnival, drawing thousands of music fans to Bogoso for the annual end-of-year celebration.
The event took place on Saturday, December 20, 2025, along the Bogoso Town Hall Street, with large crowds gathering to experience live music, fashion displays, and community festivities. The streets were filled with activity as attendees danced and sang along throughout the night.
A key moment of the event was the first live performance of “Bebe” by Bra Desmond and Kweku Darlington. The song, released in 2024, has become Bra Desmond’s most successful record to date. Its live debut received strong audience response, with fans singing along from start to finish.
Kweku Darlington, who headlined the event, delivered a full set of his popular songs, maintaining steady crowd engagement. His performance reinforced his status as one of the active performers within Ghana’s contemporary music space.
Fact FM’s Rep Ur Kalar 2025 once again positioned itself as a major community-driven street carnival in Bogoso, combining live music with cultural celebration and public participation.
It has been described as one of Ghana’s most culturally grounded food events as the 2025 edition of the Ayewa Festival was held in Accra on Friday, December 5, in commemoration of Farmers Day.
Organised by Creative Republic, the event took place at the Centre for National Culture and brought together food, music, and cultural performances in a setting focused on Ghana’s indigenous food traditions. Patrons were served a variety of local dishes prepared and presented in traditional Ayewa bowls, highlighting customary Ghanaian eating practices.
The festival was officially opened by the Regional Director of the Centre for National Culture, Mr Eric Ohene Larbi, who spoke on the importance of preserving Ghana’s food heritage, recognising the role of farmers, and promoting cultural tourism. He noted that the Ayewa Festival aligns with government efforts under the Black Star Experience initiative to project Ghana’s cultural identity to a wider audience.
Food offerings at the event included fufu, banku, omo tuo, tuo zaafi, jollof rice, and other local meals, attracting a large turnout of attendees throughout the day.
Speaking at the event, Creative Director of Creative Republic, Dennis Boateng, announced that the Ayewa Festival will now be held twice annually. He said the next edition is scheduled for Easter 2026 in Kwahu, with activities planned over three days at Boatemaa’s Place in Obomeng.
The 2025 edition received support from Evivi Foods, which supplied rice, chicken, and cooking oil, while Bel Aqua provided drinking water and Minimie Astomo supported with snack products.
Hibiscus has been crowned the winner of The Model International 2025 after an eventful finale that showcased skill, confidence, and steady improvement from the top contestants. The final show featured seven models who competed through stages of runway tasks, grooming activities, and performance assessments.
The competition narrowed to the final four contestants: Flora, Hibiscus, Lali, and Queen Bannerman. Each finalist demonstrated growth throughout the season, making the final round highly competitive. At the end of the judging process, Lali finished in 4th place and Queen Bannerman placed 3rd, leaving Hibiscus and Flora as the top two.
Hibiscus earned the title based on her consistent performance, stage presence, and delivery throughout the competition. As the 2025 titleholder, she receives a winner’s package that includes a cash prize, a full scholarship to The Model Institute, one year of medical care from 3E Medical Centre, a weekend resort stay, and sponsor product rewards.
The Model International continues to highlight emerging modelling talent in Ghana. Hibiscus’ win signals the beginning of a promising career in the industry.
The Bears Palace in Pretoria, South Africa was buzzing with excitement as it hosted the star-studded Heritage Night Concert, a vibrant event organized by Best Way Travel and Tours. Music lovers filled the venue to capacity, all eager to watch Ghana’s rap heavyweight Strongman perform live, and he did not disappoint.
Strongman delivered back-to-back hits including Transformer featuring Akwaboah, Baby Girl with Kuami Eugene, Mokobe featuring Wendy Shay, and Ya Hitte with King Paluta. Each performance had the crowd singing along and cheering, proving just how deeply his music connects with fans.
The night was not just about Strongman. It also celebrated diverse African talent with electrifying performances from Kwame Nut and captivating stage appearances by Kumawood favorites AKA Ebenezer and Opoku Bilson. Their performances added comedy, culture, and energy to the event, creating an unforgettable experience.
Hosted at the family-friendly Bears Palace, complete with a kids’ play area, the concert fostered a true sense of community and celebration. Best Way Travel and Tours deserves huge credit for curating such a memorable night that showcased the best of Ghanaian and African entertainment.
Pretoria will remember this night for a long time, as Strongman once again proved why he remains one of Ghana’s most dynamic and crowd-pulling performers.
Ghana’s music sensation King Paluta just wrapped up a powerful two-city tour in the United States and fans are still talking about it.
On August 30 he performed in Worcester, MA, and on August 31 he lit up the Bronx, NY. Both shows were a full celebration of Ghanaian culture, top-tier rap, and nonstop energy.
Night 1: Worcester, Massachusetts (August 30, 2025) The first show took place at the St. George Antiochian Orthodox Catholic Church Hall. Organized by K’Shoes Entertainment in partnership with Soles of Hope Foundation, the Worcester concert was pure fireworks.
Fans showed up early, eager to witness King Paluta’s first-ever show in Massachusetts. With his signature mix of Twi rap, sharp lyrics, and catchy hooks, he kept the crowd on their feet performing hits like “Yahitte,” “Aha Akye,” and “Sika Aba Fie.”
The night also had exciting local openers, a vibrant mix of Afrobeat lovers, and strong support from the Ghanaian community. The energy was so intense that fans kept calling for more after the set.
Night 2: White & Denim Day Party, Bronx, NY (August 31, 2025) The next day, King Paluta turned the Bronx into a massive summer party at the White & Denim Day Party on East Tremont Avenue. Hosted by 233BOYS and powered by Afrobeats Summer Jam, the event was all about fashion, good vibes, and high-energy music.
When King Paluta hit the stage, the place exploded. He blended Afrobeat, hip hop, and hiplife into a thrilling live performance that had everyone dancing. His versatility shined through as he switched from hard bars to dance anthems with ease.
He connected with the crowd, gave love to the Bronx, and ended with a bold promise: “We’re just getting started!”
Rising Ghanaian rapper Blakid, signed to Rych Entertainment, has just been crowned Emerging Artiste of the Year at the Ghana Music Awards USA 2025. The young star has been making serious waves with his unique style and steady growth, earning him this big recognition.
Blakid has quickly built a name for himself with his mastery of Ga rap. He mixes the local dialect with English and other Ghanaian languages to create a sound that connects with different audiences. His versatility and originality make him one of the most promising new voices on the music scene.
His momentum shot up even more when he was featured on Shatta Wale’s AiP project, a huge move that gave him massive exposure. Since then, Blakid has kept proving himself with strong performances and fresh releases, winning over fans, industry players and fellow artists.
This latest win at the Ghana Music Awards USA has been widely celebrated by supporters both in Ghana and abroad, cementing his spot as a rising star to watch. For Blakid, the award is motivation to keep breaking boundaries and bringing out more powerful music.
With achievements like this, Blakid is clearly on his way to becoming one of Ghana’s next big exports in music.
It’s not every day that a legend gives a public nod to a fellow artist, but that’s exactly what happened whenSamini, one of Ghana’s most respected music icons, showed lovetoAmerado for his latest single, “Pharaoh.”
The song has been gaining serious traction since its release, and for good reasons. From its crisp production to Amerado’s vocal performance, “Pharaoh” isn’t just another single; it’s an artistic statement reflecting his steady rise through the ranks.
Listeners have quickly picked up on the vibe, with many pointing out that Amerado’s delivery carries the kind of energy and soul that Samini is known for. Calls for a remix featuring the dancehall legend have already begun. After all, they gave us that smooth remix to Ankonam.
Samini jumped on X to give Amerado his flowers, quoting a tweet where Amerado was singing the song.
The 2025 Ghana Comedy Awards lit up the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel in Accra with laughter, cheers, and unforgettable moments as Ghana’s top comedic talents were honored in a night dedicated to celebrating humor and creativity.
From stand-up comedians to skit creators and comedy actors, the awards showcased the diverse talent powering the country’s growing comedy scene. Lekzy Decomic walked away as the biggest winner of the night, grabbing both Comedian of the Year and Comic MC/Orator of the Year. OB Amponsah also impressed with multiple wins, including Stand-Up Comedian of the Year and Comedy Special of the Year for OB Live at Bukom Boxing Arena.
Jeffery Nortey proved to be a fan favorite and industry standout, securing three wins for Best Comedy Skit, Comedy Actor of the Year, and Comic Collaboration of the Year alongside veteran actress Kalsoum Sinare.
The awards also highlighted rising stars like Kwame Obed, who claimed the Next Rated Comic Act title, and Opoku Bilson as Comic Discovery of the Year. Female talents were not left out, with Jacinta Ocansey named Female Comedian of the Year and Vivian Jill Lawrence winning Comedy Actress of the Year.
Comedy Event of the Year:Romanus Incomplete VI – Foster Romanus
Comedy Movie of the Year:The Fisherman – Zoey Martison
Comic Influencer: Papayaw Ataamle
Comedy for Social Good: Boss Majoy
Alternative Comic Act: Kofi Kinaata
Comedy TV Program:On A More Serious Note – Joy Prime
With over 25 categories, the 2025 edition showed just how much Ghana’s comedy industry is evolving. From radio personalities like Dan Kwaku Yeboah to cartoonist Haytoons Jerry Hay and theatre standout William Odartei Lamptey, the event spotlighted every corner of comedic influence.
