Chart-Topping & History Making: Jessica Jolia Wins Big at the 2025 GSUMA Awards
- Dekada Records
- Sep 23
- 2 min read
International recording artist Jessica Jolia was honored with the Female Artist of the Year Award at the 2025 Greater Sacramento Urban Music Awards (GSUMA), marking a defining milestone in her career. The award recognized her breakout single “Ooh La La” (produced by Yaahn Hunter, Jr.), which has captivated audiences worldwide with its vibrant sound and undeniable staying power.
In an emotional acceptance speech, Jolia reflected on the challenges she has faced in recent years and dedicated the award to her late grandmother, whose birthday month inspired her sapphire-blue gown. “Lord knows how much I have been through the past three, four years, health-wise, life-wise. And it’s beautiful to be honored and recognized by the people who you love so much, and especially in your hometown. My grandmother was my near and dear best friend, and I want to honor her and dedicate this award to her,” she shared.
The night brought together both legends and rising stars of the region’s music scene, celebrating the creativity and resilience that continue to shape urban music culture. For Jolia, the award is not just recognition of her artistry, but also a testament to perseverance and authenticity. Closing her speech, she left the audience with a promise: “Thank you all so, so much for your love and your support. And stay tuned. I have much more.”
With her star steadily rising, Jessica Jolia’s GSUMA triumph stands as both a celebration of the present and a preview of what’s to come — a powerful reminder of her artistry, resilience, and the impact of storytelling through music.