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King Promise
Afrobeats Singer, Songwriter
About King Promise
King Promise was named Artiste of the Year at the 26th Telecel Ghana Music Awards in May 2025, also winning Album of the Year for True To Self and the Afropop prizes for his hit "Paris".
Nungua boy
Gregory Bortey Newman was born in Accra on 16 August 1995 and grew up in Nungua. He attended Nungua Senior High School and Central University. He records for Legacy Life Entertainment, the label founded by producer Killbeatz.
Music
His 2016 single "Thank God" brought him to wide attention. "CCTV" won him Songwriter of the Year at the 2019 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards and African Artiste of the Year at the Headies, and his first album, As Promised, came out the same year. His third album, True To Self, followed in 2024, and he submitted it for consideration at the 67th Grammys.
Frequently asked questions about Gregory Bortey Newman
How old is King Promise?
King Promise is 31 years old, born August 16, 1995.
What is King Promise known for?
King Promise is a Afrobeats Singer, Songwriter.
What is King Promise's nationality?
King Promise is Ghanaian.
Where did King Promise study?
King Promise studied at Nungua Senior High School Central University.
Personal Information
- Full Name
- Gregory Bortey Newman
- Nickname
- King Promise
- Date of Birth
- 16 August 1995
- Nationality
- Ghanaian
- Region
- Greater Accra
- Religion
- Christian
Education
- Nungua Senior High School
- Central University
Awards & Achievements
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Sources & References
- "King Promise Claims Knew Win Artiste Year Tittle Tgma". YEN.com.gh.
- "King Promise Finally Snaps a Vgma Award Named Best Afrobeats Afropop Artiste". 3News.
- "Trolls to Throne King Promise the Chosen One". gmaworld.com.
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