The highly sought-after ‘Artiste of the Year’ award at the upcoming 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs) has sparked a debate between rapper King Paluta and media personality DJ Slim.
The argument started when DJ Slim officially said in a post on X on May 8, 2025, that only Stonebwoy or King Promise, out of all the contenders in the category, should win the prize.
He backed his claim by referencing their active presence in the music industry and active campaign towards winning the TGMA.
DJ Slim maintained that artists who have shown little interest about the accolades, shouldn’t be expected to be recognized.
“I will be disappointed in Ghana Music Awards if they give the artist of the year award to anybody apart from Stonebwoy Or King Promise . You can’t show less interest in the scheme and expect to be awarded . This nonsense must stop,” he posted.
King Paluta responded by denouncing DJ Slim’s remarks as “loose talk” and asserting that the awards need to be given out on the basis of merit rather than publicity.
“Fada ! This be loose talk!! So they should award based on PR and not metrics? If someone doesn’t campaign and he deserves it, they shouldn’t give it to him ?? Dem for delete you all from the industry,” he replied.
However, DJ Slim countered King Paluta’s argument by highlighting the efforts of Stonebwoy and King Promise in promoting their music and engaging with fans.
He urged King Paluta to increase his visibility and participation in the industry, stating that the era of being an underground artiste is over.
“I go delete your dreadlocks, have u seen the energy being exerted in the race by King promise and Stonebwoy? You are coming against these big acts and u want to relax, Asuo sit up, your days underground is over, this is the big stage, Go hard or go home,” he said.
King Paluta, who is currently battling for the topmost awards, faces strong contention from various other artistes including Stonebwoy, King Promise, Kweku Smoke, Joe Mettle, Black Sherif and Team Eternity.
Fada ! This be loose talk !!
So they should award based on PR and not metrics?
If someone doesn’t campaign and he deserves it, they shouldn’t give it to him ??
Dem for delete you all from the industry. https://t.co/BDfdb9U2Nf— King Paluta (@KingPalutaMusic) May 8, 2025
I go delete ur dreadlocks , have u seen the energy being exerted in the race by king promise and stonebwoy ? You are coming against these big acts and u want to relax , Asuo Sit up , ur days underground is over , this is the big stage , Go hard or Go home . https://t.co/PrCwpsqyfP
— STREET IS WATCHING ON YOUTUBE (@djsliming) May 8, 2025
