Western Music Awards 2025

The Western Music Awards 2025 witnessed a defining moment of lyrical excellence as Pasi was crowned Best Songwriter of the Year, cementing his reputation as one of the most gifted and thoughtful songwriters to emerge from Ghana’s Western Region.

Pasi clinched the prestigious award with his powerful song “M’asem”, a composition widely praised for its deep storytelling, emotional honesty, and strong lyrical structure. The song stood out among stiff competition, resonating strongly with both industry players and music lovers.

“M’asem”, which translates to “My Story”, is a reflective piece that blends personal experiences with relatable social themes. Through vivid lyrics and carefully chosen words, Pasi narrates struggles, growth, faith, and resilience – elements that made the song authentic and unforgettable.

Music critics have described the song as raw, sincere, and lyrically mature, noting that Pasi’s songwriting goes beyond entertainment to touch on real-life issues many listeners can identify with.

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Winning Best Songwriter of the Year at the Western Music Awards is no small feat. The category celebrates originality, creativity, lyrical depth, and storytelling ability, all qualities Pasi demonstrated effortlessly in “M’asem”. His victory reflects the growing appreciation for substance-driven music in the Ghanaian industry, especially at a time when meaningful lyrics are regaining prominence. It is a well-deserved win.

Over the years, Pasi has steadily built a reputation as an artiste who values content and message over hype. Known for his thoughtful approach to music, he has continued to earn respect from fans, fellow musicians, and industry stakeholders.

The award marks a major milestone in his career and is expected to open doors for more collaborations, wider recognition, and bigger platforms both within and outside the Western Region.

Following the announcement, social media was flooded with congratulatory messages from fans and colleagues who praised Pasi for staying true to his craft. Many described the win as long overdue, applauding his consistency and dedication to quality songwriting.

The Western Music Awards 2025 once again lived up to its reputation as a platform that celebrates regional talent and artistic excellence. Pasi’s win in the songwriting category remains one of the standout moments of the night.

As his star continues to rise, music lovers are eager to see what the award-winning songwriter delivers next.

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The Western Music Awards 2025 was a night of celebration, recognition, and musical excellence as outstanding artistes were honoured for their contributions to the industry. In this article, BigTimezGH brings you the complete list of winners for the Western Music Awards 2025, covering all categories and major highlights from the event.

The Western Region’s vibrant music industry was once again placed in the national spotlight as the 9th edition of the Medimafo Western Music Awards (WMA) came off in grand style on Saturday night, December 27, 2025, at the Goldfields Junior Club House in Tarkwa.

The highly anticipated ceremony brought together music lovers, industry stakeholders, corporate partners, and creative talents from across the region and beyond for a night of celebration, recognition, and cultural pride.

Held amid glitz, glamour, and electrifying performances, the awards reaffirmed their status as the leading platform for recognising and promoting musical excellence in the Western Region. Artists, producers, DJs, and other creatives who have made significant contributions to the growth of the local music industry were duly honoured for their dedication and impact.

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This year’s event was made possible through the unwavering support of Jonamass Travel & Tour, Spy Entertainment, Gyata Promotions, Elisa Musical Shop, The Groove Essipong Hotel, and Medimafo Herbal Clinic, the title sponsor. Their continued investment in arts and culture has been instrumental in elevating the Western Music Awards into one of the most respected regional award schemes in Ghana.

The highlight of the night was the crowning of Aya Ramzy B as Artiste of the Year, a recognition of his consistency, hard work, and growing influence within and beyond the Western Region. He also picked up the Best Hiplife Artiste of the Year award, underlining his dominance in the year under review.

The awards night was further enlivened by captivating performances from Akatayie, Minister Winifred, Pasi, Rhespect, Kyn City, and several other artistes, who delivered powerful musical moments that kept patrons on their feet throughout the ceremony.

Other major winners on the night included Mrs Susie Arthur, who won Best Gospel Artiste of the Year and Best Female Artiste of the Year; Black Metal, who took home Best Hip-Hop Artiste of the Year; Ayesem, who took Album/EP of the Year with Legacy III; and DeThompsonDDT, who was adjudged Best Music Producer of the Year. The collaboration “Weekend” by Aya Ramzy B, featuring Kofi Kinaata, also emerged as the Best Collaboration of the Year.

Beyond the awards, the 2025 edition once again highlighted that the Western Music Awards is more than just a ceremony; it is a movement committed to discovering, promoting, and preserving talent from the Western Region. Organisers have pledged to raise the bar even higher, with plans to expand opportunities for artistes in future editions.

The organisers expressed profound gratitude to key dignitaries and traditional leaders, including the Tarkwa Municipal Chief Executive, Hon. Ebenezer Cobbinah; the Member of Parliament for Tarkwa, Hon. Issah Taylor; Nana Kobina Gyan II; and Nana Essel, for their support and presence. Special appreciation was also extended to the Wassa Traditional Council for their immense support and contribution to the success of the event.

As the curtains fell on a memorable night, one message resonated clearly: Western Region music is alive, powerful, and ready for the world.

FULL LIST OF 2025 WESTERN MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS

Artiste of the Year – Aya RamzyB

Best Afro-Pop Song of the Year – Zormizor (DopeNation)

Most Popular Ghanaian Song of the Year – Zormizor (DopeNation)

Most Popular Regional Song of the Year – Honorable Waawe (DeThompsonDDT)

Best Gospel Song of the Year – Aseda (Emily Adade Boateng ft. Joyce Blessing)

Best Gospel Artiste of the Year – Mrs. Susie Arthur

Best Urban Gospel Song of the Year – Winning Season (Kofi Ayeyi)

Best Hiplife Song of the Year – Kush (Origee)

Best Hiplife Artiste of the Year – Aya RamzyB

Best Highlife Song of the Year – Odo Yewu (Kyn City ft. Kaybless)

Best Highlife Artiste of the Year – Fiifi Lattex

Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year – Ogya (Rhespect)

Best Hip-Hop Artiste of the Year – Black Metal

Best Reggae/Dancehall Song of the Year – Life Hard (Miskall ft. Kahpun)

Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year – Kobby Blakk

Best Female Artiste of the Year – Mrs. Susie Arthur

Best New Artiste of the Year – Emily Adade Boateng

Best Group of the Year – Steve ‘O’ and The Broken Chains

Best Collaboration of the Year – Weekend (Aya Ramzy B ft. Kofi Kinaata)

Western Diaspora Artiste of the Year – Louisa Annan

Album/EP of the Year – Legacy III (Ayesem)

Best Rapper of the Year – Hyndu – Cocaine

Best Songwriter of the Year – Pasi – M’asem

Best Music Video of the Year – Zormizor (Dopenation)

Best Music Producer of the Year – DeThompsonDDT

Best Brass Band of the Year – Boss Play Band

Best Radio Disc Jockey of the Year – DJ Cuebeatz (YFM)

Best Instrumentalist of the Year – Kobby Yankey

Best Blogger/Promoter of the Year – Hashim Ali

Best Radio Entertainment Show of the Year – Showbiz Extra (Waibe YB, Owass FM)

Lifetime Achievement – Kakaiku and Akatakyie

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Pasi Wins Best Songwriter of the Year at Western Music Awards 2025

The Western Music Awards 2025 witnessed a defining moment of lyrical excellence as Pasi was crowned Best Songwriter of the Year, cementing his reputation as one of the most gifted and thoughtful songwriters to emerge from Ghana’s Western Region.

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