CHRISTIAN LEGENDARY AND IMPACT MAKERS AWARDS IN AFRICA (CLIMA AFRICA) – The prestigious gospel award in Africa is set for a positive mind blowing experience this year. The 5th edition promises to be fun filled, glitz and glamour.
According to the CEO of CLIMA POSITIVE IMPACT MAGAZINE LIMITED, Mr. Uwak Mike, the 2020 edition was suspended due to Covid- 19 Pandemic and this gave the organization enough time to source for sponsorship of which African Independent Television has emerged the official media partner of the year.
He also disclosed that artiste nominations for this edition have been selected through public recommendations made via the organization’s website from November 2019 till April 2021.
CLIMA AWARD 2021 has two segments namely; Recognition which is a non-voting category for Pastors, Christian professional and other impact makers and; Nomination segment is a voting category for Gospel Artiste across Africa. The online voting will commence June 15 th through August 30 th 2021 via the Company’s webpage and the proposed date for the main event is Saturday, September 25,2021 www.climaafrica.com.
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1. CHRISTIAN LIVING LEGEND AWARD
– Most Rev. Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah (Catholic bishop of Sokoto Diocese)
– His Excellency; Chief Olusegun Obasanjo GCFR- Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
2. AFRICAN POSITIVE IMPACT PEACE AWARD
– His Excellency, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan GCFR, GCON, Former President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
3. POSITIVE IMPACT MAKER AWARD
– Mr. Allen Ifechukwu Onyema; CEO Air Peace
– Chief Innoson Ifediaso Chukwuma – CEO Innoson Motors.
– Sen. Bassey Albert Akpan- Senator Representing Akwa Ibom North East Senatorial District.
4. POSITIVE IMPACT MAN OF THE YEAR
– His Excellency, Dr. David Umahi- Executive Governor of Ebonyi State.
5. POSITIVE IMPACT WOMAN OF THE YEAR
– Servant- Leader Folunronsho Alakija – Founder, Rose of Sharon and FAMFA Oil.
– Ibikun A. Awosika- Chairman, Board of Directors, First Bank of Nigeria
6. AFRICAN POSITIVE IMPACT PASTOR OF THE YEAR
– Apostle Joshua Selman –Senior Pastor; Christ Gospel Church
– Prophet Uebert Angel- Founder of The Good News Church, (Spirit Embassy) Zimbabwe
– Pst. Jerry Eze – Lead Pastor; Streams of Joy International,
7. OUTSTANDING WOMAN IN MINISTRY AWARD
– Archbishop Margaret Benson Idahosa- Presiding Bishop of Church of God Mission International.
– Pastor Opuaya Agha- President When Woman Pray International
8. POSITIVE IMPACT HUMANITARIAN AWARD
– Apostle Chibuzor Chinyere: General Overseer; Omega Power Ministries. (Dr. Jesus City)- Port Harcourt.
– Dr Tony Rapu- Senior Pastor, This Present House, Lagos
9. CLIMA Africa Hall of Fame
– High Chief Raymond Dokpesi- Chairman Emeritus DAAR Communication PLC
– Bishop Dr. (Mrs) Chioma Grace Dauji – General Overseer, Amazing Grace Pentecostal Church and President of Great Life Changers Foundation, Lagos.
NOMINATIONS:
1. AFRICA GOSPEL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
(This award goes to the best African gospel music star with massive impact through the release of hit songs, stage performances and social media influence within the period in review)
a. Sinach –Nigeria
b. Celestine Donkor- Ghana
c. Dusin Oyekan- Nigeria
d. Benjamin Dube – South Africa
e. Chioma Jesus – Nigeria
f. Joe Mattle- Ghana
g. Mercy Chinwo – Nigeria
h. Kanvee Adams – Liberia
2. GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR IN AFRICA
(This category focuses on the hit gospel songs within the year in review)
a. Obinasom – Mercy Chinwo (Nigeria)
b. Fragrance to Fire – Dusin Oyekan- (Nigeria)
c. All that Matters – GUC (Nigeria)
d. Too Faithful – Moses Bliss (Nigeria)
e. Capable God- Judikay (Nigeria)
f. Bow Down and Worship Him Benjamin Dube (SA)
g. Akamdinelu – Mercy Chinwo (Nigeria)
h. Onaga (Its Working) –Tim Godfrey ft J.J. Hairston
3. SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
(The award is for the best gospel song writer with a good number of hit
songs within the period in review)
a. Mercy Chinwo – Nigeria
b. Judikay – Nigeria
c. Moses Bliss –Nigeria
d. Benjamin Dube – South Africa
e. Sinach –Nigeria
f. GUC- Nigeria
g. Dusin Oyekan- Nigeria
h. Nathaniel Bassey- Nigeria
4. OUTSTANDING MUSIC MINISTER OF THE YEAR
(This category is for artiste with outstanding music ministrations in churches,
crusades etc. within the period in review)
a. Chioma Jesus
b. Freke Umoh
c. Prospa Ochimana
d. Mercy Chinwo
e. Bukola Bekes
f. Tope Alabi
g. Chinyere Udoma
h. Chris Morgan
5. GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
(This award goes to the best gospel album with a number of hits, inspiring
and impactful songs within the period in review)
a. Satisfied – Mercy Chinwo (Nigeria)
b. Kingdom Now- Dusin Oyekan (Nigeria)
c. Man of Galilee- Judikay (Nigeria)
d. Mercy Masika – Zaidi (Kenya)
e. Praise of the 4 th Man- Joe Praize
f. Lord You Are Good – Rebecca Malope
g. Glory in His Presence – Benjamin Dube- SA
6. BEST GOSPEL VIDEO OF THE YEAR
(This awards goes to the best gospel music video with a message,
costumes, effects and adequate interpretation of the content of the song
within the period in review)
(a) Iro Hallelujah – Directed by DMC Mike Abdul Ft Tope Alabi –Nigeria.
(b) Pillar of Fire – Directed by CAMI Films – Sonnie Badu – Ghana
(c) ADOM(Grace)Directed byMCWILLIES–Diana Hamilton- Ghana
(d) All Things Are Ready – Sinach- Nigeria
(e) Peace in the storm – Sinach – Nigeria
(f) You are the Greatest -Directed by I Focus- Aity Denis Ft. Eben- Nigeria
7. BEST GOSPEL COLLABORATION
(This category is for the collaborative hit gospel songs of the period in
review)
a. Okemuo – Chioma Jesus FT. Mercy Chinwo
b. The Anthem – Dusin Oyekan Ft. Jerry Eze
c. Onememma – Mercy Chinwo FT Chioma Jesus
d. Agunechemba One –Eben Ft. Phil Thompson
e. Jesus – Samsong FT- Mercy Chinwo
f. Ommema – Sinach Ft. Nolly
8. BEST INDIGENOUS SONG IN AFRICA 2021
(This award is for the hit song in indigenous language without a blend of
English within the period in review)
a. Mai Taimako Na- Solomon Lange- Nigeria.
b. Eye Woa – Diana Hamilton- Ghana
c. Udeme Mi – Mercy Chinwo- Nigeria
d. Logan Ti Ode – Tope Alabi – Nigeria
e. Ni Ngutaia – Mercy Masika (KENYA)
f. Eze Nmuo – Mr. M and Revelation
g. Aye Ope Yo- Ade yinka Alaseyori
9. DISCOVERY OF THE YEAR
(This category is for the new artiste with hit song or songs within the
period in review)
a. GUC – Nigeria
b. Moses Bliss – Nigeria
c. Mr M & the Revelations – Nigeria
d. Yadah- Nigeria
e. Zinzi Kahnish- South Africa
f. Sanele Mtolo- South Africa
g. Rama Antwi – Ghana
h. Peterson Okopi- Nigeria.
10. BEST CHOIR OF THE YEAR
(The category is for the best classical or contemporary choir with
outstanding performances and presence within the period in review)
a. The Muson Choir – Nigeria
b. Healing Streams of God- Nigeria
c. Harmonious Chorale – Ghana
d. Soweto Gospel Choir- South Africa
e. Lagos City Chorale – Nigeria
f. Go Explo – South Africa
g. SOJ Chabod Choir- Nigeria
11. BEST GOSPEL BLOG OF THE YEAR: (This is for consistent online blog with outstanding content in the
promotion of the gospel through music, motivation etc. within the period in
review)
a. Worshipculture
b. GospelHotspot.net
c. Kingdomboiz
d. Gospotainment
e. The Urim and the Thummim
f. Church Gist
g. Believers Companion
12. BEST GOSPEL SUPPORTIVE RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR
(This category is for radio stations with strong support for gospel songs
and programs within the period in review)
a. Raypower FM
b. Wazobia Radio
c. Love FM
d. Cool FM
e. Planet FM
f. Inspiration FM
g. Beat FM
13. BEST GOSPEL SUPPORTIVE TV STATION OF THE YEAR
(This award is for TV Station with adequate support for gospel songs and
programs within the period in review)
a. AIT
b. CHANNELS
c. WAZOBIA MAX
d. TVC
e. NTA
f. SILVERBIRD
FOGMMON NOMINEES:
14. ZONAL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR (SOUTH -SOUTH) NIGERIA
(This category is designed for members of FOGMMON from South-South
region of Nigeria with remarkable music impacts on stage or record within
the period in review)
a. Chinelo Dilimono – Rivers State
b. Blessing Okusiriki- Bayelsa State
c. Happy Brown – Edo State
d. Evelyn Okotie – Delta State
e. Magi Bam – Akwa Ibom State
f. Victor Ogar – Cross River State.
15. ZONAL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR (NORTH -WEST) NIGERIA
(This category is designed for members of FOGMMON from North West
region of Nigeria with remarkable music impacts on stage or record within
the period in review)
a. DIYA – Sokoto State
b. Femi Worship – Kaduna State
c. Queen Esther Odoko – Kano State
16. ZONAL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR (NORTH -EAST) NIGERIA
(This category is designed for members of FOGMMON from North East
region of Nigeria with remarkable music impacts on stage or record within
the period in review)
a. Amos Kachiro – Bauchi State
b. Emmanuel Luka – Taraba State
c. Evangelist Ella Isaac- Borno State
d. Charity Geoffrey – Adamawa State
e. Danladi David – Yobe.
17. ZONAL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR (SOUTH – WEST) NIGERIA
(This category is designed for members of FOGMMON from South-West
region of Nigeria with remarkable music impacts on stage or record within
the period in review)
a. Pst.Moji Alawiye – Oyo State
b. Godswill Otuonye- Lagos State
c. Sola Odetayo – Ogun State
d. Esther Yanfanda- Ondo State
e. Matade – Osun State
18. ZONAL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR (NORTH CENTRAL) NIGERIA
(This category is designed for members of FOGMMON from North Central)
region of Nigeria with remarkable music impacts on stage or record within
the period in review)
a. Emma Onyx – FCT
b. Minstrel Jid- Plateau State
c. Soladoye Ayopeju Tunrayo- Kwara State
d. Martins Ahmed – Nasarawa.
19. ZONAL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR (SOUTH-EAST) NIGERIA
(This category is designed for members of FOGMMON from South-East
region of Nigeria with remarkable music impacts on stage or record within
the period in review)
a. Enni Francis – Abia State
b. Hon. Chimdi Esonu – Imo State
c. Pastor Echems – Enugu
d. Angel C – Anambra.
20. ARTISTE OF THE YEAR (NIGERIA IN DIASPORA)
(This category is designed for members of FOGMMON from Nigeria in
Diaspora with remarkable music impacts on stage or record within the
period in review)
a. Samsoft – Boston, USA
b. Pst Chimenem Alex Ihunwo- Canada
c. Sharon Chiamaka Anosike – Brazil
d. Joshua Onoge – Houston Texas, USA
e. Dr. Victus Eze – South Africa.
21. AFRICA GOSPEL MUSIC LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (Recognitions)
(This award is for African Gospel Music Legend with impact for over three
decades and still counting)
– Panam Percy Paul – Nigeria
– Rebecca Lopez – South Africa
– Buchi – Nigeria
– Asu Ekiye – Nigeria.