TY Danjuma, Bishop Adegbite, Hon. Olubunmi Ojo, Uju-Kennedy & African Top Gospel Musicians Makes 2024 CLIMA AFRICA List

– Africa Gospel Music Award:: Top African Personalities & Artists Makes CLIMA Africa 2024 List

The biggest Africa Gospel Music Award & personality recognition and honour ceremony – CLIMA AFRICA – is set for the 8^th Edition in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. The Theme for 2024 “THE REBIRTH” is an expression of a new season to showcase the real vision of CLIMA AFRICA which is; celebration, recognition, appreciation and igniting unity of all Christian Talents and Impact Makers in Africa.

Also, in this edition, the Award Academy has created other categories to ensure that Africa is fully captured. According the CEO-Uwak Mike, there is no better last edition in CLIMA AFRICA and this year will be the best with expectations of more International attendance. Voting will commence on July 1^st –August 31^st on www.climaafrica.org and it is free. Finally, we want to congratulate all our Nominees and also wish you the best in your Career.

RECOGNITIONS  2024     

1. AFRICA LIVING LEGEND AWARD

Lt. Gen. Theophilus Danjuma GCON (Rtd)

Founder/ Chairman Emeritus, T.Y Danjuma Foundation.

2. AFRICA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Bishop Dr. Stephen Adegbite- Executive Secretary, Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission.

3. AFRICA POSITIVE IMPACT MAN OF THE YEAR

Hon. Olubunmi Tunji -Ojo –Minister of Interior, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

4. AFRICA POSITIVE IMPACT WOMAN OF THE YEAR

Barr. Uju Kennedy –Ohanenye –Minister for Women Affairs, Nigeria.

5. AFRICA OUTSTANDING PASTOR OF THE YEAR

Dr. Sam Oye – Senior Pastor, The Transforming Church, Abuja.

6. AFRICA POSITIVE IMPACT WOMEN AWARD

Elder (Mrs) Evelyn Uzomaka Odigboh – National Archivist/ Director, National Achieves of Nigeria.

7. AFRICA OUTSTANDING WOMEN IN MINISTRY AWARDS

Bishop Tina Bawa –President/Founder: Tina Bawa Ministries. Nigeria

8. AFRICA POSITIVE IMPACT ENTERPRENUER AWARD

Mr George Omoraro –CEO –Rage Media Group, Nigeria.

Oludare Akande OON, CEO/Chairman Bellagio Airline, Nigeria

9. AFRICA POSITIVE IMPACT HUMANITARIAN AWARD

Paul Dhel Gum- Former State Minister of Information and Telecommunications South Sudan.

Mr Nnamdi Kenneth Ukeagu –President/ Founder; Connak Foundation, Nigeria.

10. AFRICA POSITVE IMPACT PASTOR AWARD

Rev’d Polycarp Gbaja – Senior Pastor, Strong House, Abuja.

NOMINATIONS 2024

AFRICA GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR

1. Tim Godfrey –Nigeria
2. Israel Mbonyi -Rwanda
3. Moses Bliss -Nigeria
4. Dunsin Oyekan -Nigeria
5. Ebuka Songs –Nigeria
6. Ntokozo Mbambo –South Africa

AFRICA BEST MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

1. Ebuka Songs -Nigeria
2. Dunsin Oyekan -Nigeria
3. Everton Mlalazi –Zimbabwe
4. Frank Edwards -Nigeria
5. Israel Mbonyi –Rwanda
6. Canaan Nyathi –South Africa

AFRICA BEST FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

1. Yadah –Nigeria
2. Deborah Lukalu -DRC
3. Mercy Chinwo -Nigeria
4. Janet Otieno –Kenya
5. Winnie Mashaba –South Africa
6. Dorcas Moyo –Zimbabwe

AFRICA PRAISE ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

1. Lilian Nneji –Nigeria
2. Mr M & Revelations -Nigeria
3. Chioma Jesus –Nigeria
4. Rose Muhando -Tanzania
5. Celestine Donkor -Ghana
6. Joe Praiz -Nigeria

AFRICA WORSHIP ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

1. Minister GUC – Nigeria
2. Onos -Nigeria
3. Preye Odede  -Nigeria
4. MOG Music –Ghana
5. Chris Morgan –Nigeria
6. Everton Mlalazi –Zimbabwe

AFRICA AFRO- POP ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

1. Prinx Emmanuel -Nigeria
2. Ada Ehi- Nigeria
3. Frank Edwards –Nigeria
4. Calledout Music –Nigeria -Uk
5. Teddy O T –Ghana- Uk
6. KS Bloom – Cote d’voire

AFRICA RAP ARTIST OF THE YEAR

1. Limoblaze –Nigeria
2. Protek Illasheva -Nigeria
3. Nolly –Nigeria
4. P O Godson –Ghana
5. Eko Dydda -Kenya

AFRICA INDIGENOUS MUSIC ARTIST OF THE YEAR

1. Adeyinka Alaseyori –Nigeria
2. Mr M & Revelation –Nigeria
3. Winnie Mashaba –South Africa
4. Janet Otieno –Kenya
5. Rose Mhando –Tanzania
6. Solomon Lange –Nigeria

AFRICA GOSPEL RAGGAE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

1. Buchi –Nigeria
2. Righteous Man-Nigeria
3. Ibi Dave-  Nigeria
4. Akese Brempong –Ghana
5. Samuel Suh –South Africa

AFRICA GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR IN DIASPORA

1. Saraphina -Uk
2. Gabriel Eziashi –UK
3. Nii Addo -USA
4. Naomi Classik -USA
5. Isabella Melodies UK
6. Evans Ogboi Uk

WESTERN AFRICA GOSPEL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

1. Celestine Donkor -Ghana
2. Yadah –Nigeria
3. Neon Adejo –Nigeria
4. Steeve Crown -Nigeria
5. Ks-bloom –Cote d’ivore
6. Esther Oji –Nigeria

SOUTHERN AFRICA GOSPEL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

1. Everton Mlalazi Zimbabwe
2. Winnie Mashaba –South Africa
3. Deborah Ngama –Zambia
4. Canaan Nyathi –Zimbabwe
5. Jumbo –South Africa

CENTRAL AFRICA GOSPEL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

1. Dena Mwana -DRC
2. Indira   –Cameroon
3. Benise Sweetbeats –Burundi
4. Prosper Germoh –Cameroon
5. Deborah Lukalu -DRC

EASTERN AFRICA GOSPEL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

1. Janet Otieno -Kenya
2. Rose Muhando –Tanzania
3. Mercy Masika –Kenya
4. Pastor Wilson Bugembe –Uganda
5. Israel Mbonya  – Rwanda

AFRICA GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR

1. You Do This One –Mercy Chinwo
2. Calling My Name –Ebuka Songs
3. Jesus Iye –Nathaniel Bassey
4. New Generation –Ebuka Songs
5. Big God – Tim Godfrey x Fearless community ft. Anderson Lyrics
6. Ayaaa –Steeve Crown ft Nations Will Rise And Sing Mass Choir

AFRICA INDIGENOUS GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR

1. Mmedi – Progress Effiong –Nigeria
2. Kama Mbaya Mbaya – Rose Muhando -Tanzania
3. Aseda –NACEE -Ghana
4. Usinichoke – Janet Otieno -Kenya
5. Kii Koni – Tope Alabi – Nigeria
6. Ni’sim –Mr M & Revelations

OUTSTANDING MUSIC MINISTER OF THE YEAR (STAGE)

1. Bishop Empraiz –Nigeria
2. Laolu Gbenjo -Nigeria
3. Efe Nathan-Nigeria
4. Sensational Bamidele-Nigeria
5. Emmasings -Nigeria
6. Chigozie Wisdom-Nigeria

AFRICA GOSPEL BEST COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR

1. Lord You Are Great –Moses Bliss ft Neeja, Chizie, Son Music & Ajay Asika -NIGERIA
2. The Doing of the Lord –Diana Hamilton Ft Mercy Chinwo -GHANA
3. Big God –Tim Godfrey X Fearless Community Ft Anderson Lyrics -NIGERIA
4. Ogo –Dunsin Oyekan ft Theophilus Sunday -NIGERIA
5. Trust the storm –Deborah Lukalu ft Rosny Kayiba -DRC
6. OLUGBEJA (DEFENDER) –Veekee James ft. Shallom Matthew, OBA –Nigeria

AFRICA  GOSPEL MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR

1. Doing of the Lord –Diana Hamilton -Ghana
2. You Do This One –Mercy Chinwo -Nigeria
3. King of Kings –Aity Dennis Ft Abigail Sampson
4. Titi Aye -Tinuade
5. To Us a Child is Born – Destiny Paul-Eenche
6. Aileyipada -Sunmisola Agbebi

AFRICA GOSPEL MUSIC ALBUM OF THE YEAR

1. Dominus Omnium (Live) –Frank Edwards
2. Not Just a Story –Sinach
3. Overwhelming Victory –Mercy Chinwo
4. Legendary in His Presence –Benjamin Dube
5. Lavish –Ntokozo Mbambo
6. Declaration –Enkay Ogburuche

AFRICA BEST CHOIR/CREW OF THE YEAR

1. The 200 City Choir -Nigeria
2. The Zabron Singers -Tanzania
3. Harmonious Chorale –Ghana
4.  Joyful Praise Choir –Zimbabwe
5. Joyous Celebration –South Africa
6. AMEMUSO Choir -Nigeria

AFRICA RISING STAR AWARD

1. Esther Chungu –Zambia
2. Sindi Ntombela –South Africa
3. Nene Olajide –Nigeria
4. Sunmisola Agbebi -Nigeria
5. Eva Praise -Nigeria
6. Ugee Royalty -Nigeria

AFRICA DISCOVERY OF THE YEAR

1. Fumnanya -Nigeria
2. Promise Effiong –Nigeria
3. Pere Jason –Nigeria
4. Neeja –Nigeria
5. Louisa–Zambia
6. Officer Sammy Young -Ghana

AFRICA GOSPEL ONLINE BLOG OF THE YEAR

1. PraiseWorld Radio -Nigeria
2. Gospel Hypers -Ghana
3. ZimNet Radio –Zimbabwe
4. Believers Companion-Nigeria
5. Gospel Heatbeat Ug-Uganda
6. GMFGTV -Nigeria

AFRICA BEST INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR

1. Verasax Godsbreath -Nigeria
2. Beejay Sax-Nigeria
3. Shina Lori GanGan -Nigeria
4. Kojo Quarm –Ghana
5. Dozygroove   –Nigeria
6. Sabu Satsha (Drummer) –South Africa

AFRICA GOSPEL MUSIC IMPACT AWARDS (RECOGNOTIONS)

1. Aity Dennis (Nigeria) –Consistency in Gospel Music Award
2. Kingsley Ike – Consistency in Gospel Music Award
3. KudaKwashe Makonese (Zimbabwe) –Artist Manager of the Year

BEST GOSPEL COMEDY ACT

Mazi Prosper D Comedian