Six artistes and a group will battle for the coveted Artiste of the Year award at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards this year.

Defending champion Stonebwoy faces tough competition from Black Sherif, King Promise, Joe Mettle, King Paluta, Kwaku Smoke, and Team Eternity.

King Paluta, a sensation during the year under review, has tipped himself as the winner of the category, citing his hard work and achievements.

However, some sections of the public believe that King Promise deserves the award for putting Ghana on the map through his tours and songs released during the year under review.