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Popular Ghanaian gospel musician Empress Gifty has been crowned the overall winner at the 2025 Ghana Music Awards USA, clinching the prestigious Artiste of the Year title.
The glamorous event was held on 16 August 2025 at ACX1 Studios in Atlantic City, New Jersey, celebrating Ghanaian musical excellence both in the United States and back home in Ghana.
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The night saw several US-based Ghanaian artistes, including Jay Hover, C-Ben, Kay Rockz, and many others, walk away with honours. Special tributes were also paid to late Highlife legends Dada KD and Daddy Lumba, while Gyedu-Blay Ambolley was recognised with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Empress Gifty
The ceremony featured electrifying performances from Empress Gifty herself, alongside comedian OB Amponsah, Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, and Kofi Kinaata.
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The highlight of the evening came with the announcement of the Artiste of the Year category, which was fiercely contested by some of Ghana’s biggest stars, including King Promise, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, Diana Hamilton, Joe Mettle, Fameye, KiDi, and King Paluta. Despite the tough competition, the award ultimately went to Empress Gifty.
Overcome with emotion, the gospel star mounted the stage with her husband, politician Hopeson Adorye, to receive the award. She broke down in tears as she dedicated the honour to her late mother and expressed heartfelt gratitude.
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Empress Gifty
She said, her voice trembling with emotion
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I want to thank God, the media, and Kuami Eugene for supporting me with my hit song Watch Me,
Her triumph was met with widespread celebration, as fans and well-wishers flooded social media with congratulatory messages, hailing her as a deserving winner.