Telecel Ghana Music Awards 2025: Asiama Wins Best Male Vocal Performance with Debut Single 'Akoma'

Key Takeaways

Asiama won the Best Male Vocal Performance award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards for his debut single 'Akoma'.
'Akoma' was also nominated for Record of the Year at the awards ceremony.
Akoma marks a major milestone for Asiama, serving as his debut single, first award nomination, and first major TGMA win.

The 27th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) has crowned Kumasi-born singer, songwriter, musician, and producer Asiama as the Best Male Vocal Performance winner for his debut single 'Akoma'. The song was released on May 9, 2025, and has been making waves in the Ghanaian music scene.

Akoma has been praised for its emotional depth and restrained vocal delivery, drawing attention from many listeners who encountered Asiama for the first time through the song.

Background & Context

Asiama's musical journey began at the age of 12, when he appeared on the X Factor competition, impressing judges Reggie Rockstone, M.I Abaga, and the late Onyeka Onwenu.

His experience on the X Factor later influenced his decision to approach music patiently and intentionally.

Music producer Kwame Yeboah, who later became his mentor, described Asiama as “a rare gem”.

The Artistic Direction of Asiama

The artistic direction surrounding Asiama has been shaped by Be.love, a collective led by founder Tina “Belove” Atiemo, whose work focuses on emotionally immersive and symbolically driven storytelling.

At its core, Akoma explores emotional and spiritual conflict, reflecting themes of desire and the search for divine strength over the temptations of the heart and mind.