AWFLWIKIWORLD| King Promise | |
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King Promise – Ghanaian singer | |
| Born | Gregory Bortey Newman, 16 August 1995, Nungua, Accra, Ghana |
| Genres | Afrobeats, Highlife, R&B, Hip hop |
| Occupation | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Labels | Legacy Life Entertainment, 5K Records / Sony Music UK |
| Education | De Kings Academy, Nungua Senior High School, Central University – Business Administration Marketing 2016 |
Gregory Bortey Newman (born 16 August 1995), known as King Promise, is a Ghanaian singer and songwriter from Nungua, Accra.
Early life
Born in Nungua, Greater Accra to Francis Newman (businessman) and Angela Quaye (trader). Eldest of four siblings and only son. Influenced by father's eclectic taste – highlife, reggae, R&B, boy bands. Sang in school choir at Nungua SHS. Attended Central University 2016 Business Administration Marketing.Career
Debut single Thank God ft Fuse ODG produced by Killbeatz released 2016 while in college. Followed by Oh Yeah 2017 hit produced by Killbeatz, Hey Sexy, Selfish.Collaboration Tokyo ft Wizkid 2018 massive local radio success. Won Best Male Vocalist Ghana Music Awards UK 2018. First Ghanaian to perform in Asia with Bali show 2024.
Debut album As Promised released 5 July 2019 – 15 tracks features Kojo Antwi on Bra, Wizkid on Tokyo, Sarkodie & Mugeez on CCTV, Simi, Raye, Omar Sterling.
Second album 5 Star released 2022 – features Omah Lay, Headie One, Patoranking, Chance The Rapper, Vic Mensa. Single Terminator released 2023 with Young Jonn remix and Sean Paul & Tiwa Savage remix global hit.
Third album True to Self released 14 June 2024 – 12 tracks features Shallipopi, Sarkodie, Olivetheboy, Fave, Gabzy, Fridayy, Ladipoe. Promoted with 12-city True to Self World Tour North America, Europe, Asia, Australia. Deluxe edition followed.
Won Artiste of the Year at Telecel Ghana Music Awards 2025 after 7 nominations previously with zero wins – long perseverance journey.
Awards
- Ghana Music Awards UK – Best Male Vocalist 2018
- 3Music Awards – Hiplife Song of the Year
- Headies 2019 – African Artiste of the Year nomination / win
- TGMA 2025 – Artiste of the Year