Head of PR for Burniton Music Group, Vida Adutwumwaa
The Head of Public Relations for Dancehall star Stonebwoy’s Burniton Music Group (BMG), Vida Adutwumwaa, has stated that Stonebwoy faces no real competition in the race for the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs) Artiste of the Year (AOTY) category.
Stonebwoy, the reigning AOTY, is up against strong contenders, including King Promise, Black Sherif, Kweku Smoke, Joe Mettle, King Paluta, and Team Eternity Ghana.
However, according to Adutwumwaa, Stonebwoy’s unmatched impact in the year under review secures his victory.
In an interview with Graphic Showbiz, she cited some of the artiste’s major hit songs as evidence of his influence.
“With regard to the category definition, which places a premium on the artiste with the highest audience appeal and the most nominations, no one in that category surpasses Stonebwoy.
“First, Stonebwoy has three major hits—Psalm 23, Ekelebe, and Jiggle and Whine, from his Up and Running album, all of which have been nominated in various categories in this year’s TGMAs. No other artiste in the calendar year can boast of such a record.
“Imagine a solid 13-track album featuring Wyclef Jean, Spice, Odumodublvck, Ginton IR Sais, Duncan Mighty, and Amaria BB, an album that has gained popularity not only in Ghana but also in the Caribbean and globally,” she explained.
Adutwumwaa further highlighted Stonebwoy’s numerous nominations at the 2025 TGMAs, as well as his impact on international platforms.
“This year, Stonebwoy received eight nominations, making him the most-nominated artiste at the 2025 TGMA. None of his contenders in the AOTY category comes close to that record.
“His street credibility is unmatched, and his shows are always sold out—not just in Ghana, but internationally, as seen during his recent UK tour,” she added.
Addressing arguments that, since Stonebwoy has already won AOTY twice, the award should go to a rising star, Adutwumwaa insisted that the decision must be merit-based.
“For those saying he has won it before and should leave it for the younger artistes, they need to understand that Stonebwoy’s brand is built on hard work and consistency.”
“His consistency has made him the people’s favorite performer and Ghana’s biggest music export. We shouldn’t compromise on excellence just to reward new entrants into the AOTY category,” she stated.
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