Popular Ghanaian rapper King Paluta has said he’s grateful simply to have been in contention for the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the Year award, even though the award ultimately went to fellow contender King Promise.
Speaking to GhanaWeb at the A Night with the Artiste of the Year event at La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, King Paluta, whose breakthrough mixtapes and sold-out shows made him one of the industry’s hardest-working acts in 2024, insisted that being shortlisted was “a big win” in its own right.
“The fact that we were even recognised is big for me,” he said.
He, however, praised King Promise’s run as equally deserving, saying, “Let’s give this to King Promise.”
Reflecting on his own banner year in 2024, King Paluta pointed to his relentless touring, high-profile collaborations, and viral songs as evidence that his star is still rising.
“But everybody knows 2024 was a great year for King Paluta. When you check your calendar, King Paluta was everywhere,” he said.
He stated that his story, from underground freestyles to mainstream success, is part of what made him a household name across Ghana.
“They watched the journey, how I started and never gave up, and I’m here right now. So, it’s been a big inspiration for a lot of people,” he said.
Though he didn’t walk away with the top prize, King Paluta maintained a spirit of gratitude, stating, “I thank God for being alive to see all this blessing. I would say a big thank you to everyone for supporting me.”
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Source: Ghanaweb