lnternatiionally acclaimed Gospel Superstars such as Sinach, Aity Dennis, Mercy Chinwo, Nathaniel Bassey, Chioma Jesus, Dunsin Oyekan, Hope Davies have been listed as headline artistes and nominees of the 2022 CLIMA Africa Awards, taking place on Sunday, October 9th at Shell Hall, MUSON Centre, Lagos.
CLIMA Africa Awards, one of Africa’s foremost Gospel and Leadership impact Awards, officially known as “The Christian Leadership and Impact Makers Awards in Africa, but better known as CLIMA AFRICA AWARDS, is set to create a global feat with the epochal Lagos edition with first time international collaborations for the excellent Award, tagged “Eko 2022”.
The CEO and Chief host of the pacesetting Award, Uwak Michael declared that this year’s edition of the award promises to be the best of all the editions. According to him this so because they have made worthy collaborations and also attracted partners from other African countries,” which will enable us more impact makers and artistes whom one couldn’t reach in the past. Moreover, the introduction of new categories to celebrate producers, managers stage performers and Gospel music legends, is also a boost to our profile,” he explained.
The organisers of the prestigious award, CLIMA Africa Magazine and Awards, further stated in a statement that it will honour 20 impact makers around Africa and 33 African Gospel Music artistes and promotion in different categories. These includes: The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu; legendary lawyer, Mr Afe Babalola and His Eminence, Dr. Samuel Kanu Uche; the Prelate of the Nigerian Methodist Church, Are Emmanuel King
Other Impact Makers to be awarded are: Bishop Duru Sunday Junior, Duru Action for Humanity, Dr. Dennis Inyang, Senior Pastor, Sureword Assembly (Nigeria) Pastor Olawale Oseni, Defendis Group, Mrs. Osasu Igbinedion Ogwuche, CEO, TOS TV Network/Host of “The Osasu Show”, Sihle Sibisi, Kwanele Foundation (South Africa), Mr Ifeanyi Obi, CEO Hycinth Hair Limited, Pastor Eno, Jerry Eze, Streams of Joy/NSPPD, Thembisa Mdoda-South African TV Presenter/Actress, Mrs Ezinne Eziani, President, Shecan Nigeria, Mathawe Matsapola, among others.
The winners in music Categories are to be unveiled from the long list of nominees earlier released for public voting. However, top nominees such as Sinach, Nathaniel Bassey, Nosa, Mercy Chinwo, Chidinma, Dunsin Oyekan, Ada Ehi, Chioma Jesus, Hope Davies ( USA based), Muyiwa Olarewaju (UK based), are being tipped as winners, by renowned by music critics such as Mr Gospel Music, Isaac Daniel and Solomon Adebisi of Ayola 95.1 Fm radio station, Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State.
The glitzy Award event which is setting Lagos on “fire”, with the Theme “AFRICA IS RISING” will gorgeously kick-off with a Green Carpet reception at 4:00pm, while the Main Event takes off at 6pm.
Outstanding artistes excellently selected to perform at the event are: fast rising Peterson Okopi, multiple award winning, Moses Bliss and vocal powerhouse, Eno Michael. In addition, vivacious Akwa Ibom State Cultural Ambassador, Aity Dennis, Tonneil Avo, Empress Gifty, Melodious Naomi Mac, Smokey Nyembe (ace South African Comedian), and the electrifying De Awesome Dance Crew and a host of others.
Remarkably, the organisers have also instituted “Fashion and Style Award” for the guests. The dress code is Dinner Gown and Tuxedo. However, the Best Dressed Male and Female will smile home with the Award which will be instantly decided by a crew of acclaimed fashion designers.