Telecel Ghana Music Awards 2025: Nominations Officially Open for 26th Edition
The much-anticipated Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) has officially opened nominations for its 26th edition. This announcement was made in a press release issued on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, marking the start of the 2025 awards cycle. Known as Ghana’s most prestigious music awards scheme, TGMA continues to celebrate and honor exceptional achievements in the country’s thriving music industry.
Nominations Open for Ghana’s Music Industry Stakeholders
In its statement, TGMA organizers extended an open call for nominations to artists, managers, record labels, producers, instrumentalists, and composers. This year’s nominations cover all commercially released works from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. Stakeholders are encouraged to submit their entries via the official online portal at entry.ghanamusicawards.com by Sunday, February 16, 2025.
Robert Klah, Head of Public Events & Communications at Charterhouse, shared this on behalf of the TGMA Board:
“On behalf of the Board, our distinguished sponsors, and esteemed partners, we extend our warmest regards to all music stakeholders and officially announce the commencement of nominations for the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards. This year, the categories have been revised, affecting both definitions and additions, to ensure broader recognition of outstanding contributions to Ghanaian music.”
New and Revised Categories for TGMA 2025
This year, TGMA introduces significant updates to its award categories, with a total of 33 categories now available. The revisions aim to provide a broader scope for recognizing excellence across various genres and fields within Ghana’s music industry.
Stakeholders are urged to review the updated category definitions to ensure submissions align with the new standards. This change reflects TGMA’s commitment to evolving alongside the dynamic music landscape in Ghana and globally.
How to Submit Your Nominations
Music industry stakeholders are encouraged to submit nominations for consideration before the February 16, 2025, deadline. The submission process is fully online:
- Visit entry.ghanamusicawards.com.
- Provide all necessary details about your work, including proof of commercial release within the eligibility period (January 1 – December 31, 2024).
- Ensure your submission complies with the updated category definitions.
The 26th edition promises to be a spectacular event, recognizing the achievements of artists, producers, and industry professionals who are shaping the future of Ghanaian music.
