King Promise

Gregory Bortey Newman (born August 16, 1995), known professionally as King Promise, is a Ghanaian singer-songwriter. He is a leading figure in the New Age of African music, blending Afrobeats, Highlife, and R&B.

He gained international recognition with the 2023 viral hit “Terminator” and has received multiple awards, including Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the Year (2025). He is signed to Legacy Life Entertainment and 5K Records (Sony Music UK).

Born in Nungua, Accra, King Promise grew up in a musically diverse household. His father, Francis Newman, was a music enthusiast who exposed him to various genres ranging from reggae to R&B.

He graduated from Central University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Marketing).