After his triumph as Artiste of the Year at the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), King Promise has raised eyebrows by not publicly responding to a congratulatory message from fellow musician and nominee, Stonebwoy.
Stonebwoy had taken to social media platform X on May 12 to extend his congratulations, acknowledging King Promise’s debut entry into the Artiste of the Year winners’ circle. Despite the public message, King Promise has yet to engage with the post, prompting a flurry of reactions from fans and industry observers.
During a recent appearance on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz, King Promise was asked about the message and his lack of response.
While he admitted hearing about it, he appeared indifferent and gave no indication of any intention to respond. His comments suggested he did not see it as a significant matter worth revisiting.
This apparent disinterest has led many online to speculate about possible tension between the two artists. Some fans believe Stonebwoy’s congratulatory message came off as patronizing, while others think King Promise’s silence might be a calculated move tied to past events.
Observers were quick to recall that in 2024, when Stonebwoy won the same award, King Promise had publicly congratulated him — a message that reportedly went unacknowledged by Stonebwoy. Some now view King Promise’s current silence as subtle payback.
King Promise had a standout night at this year’s TGMAs, claiming several top honours.
In addition to Artiste of the Year, he secured wins for Afropop Song of the Year with Paris, Best Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste, and Album of the Year with True to Self. He beat out major contenders including Stonebwoy, Black Sherif, King Paluta, Joe Mettle, Team Eternity, and Kwaku Smoke.
As the dust settles on this year’s awards, fans are watching closely to see whether the tension between these two musical heavyweights will fade—or escalate.
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Source: NewsandVibes.com
