The city of Jos came alive over the weekend as the 14th edition of the Joint Gospel Arts and Music Awards (JOGAMA) unfolded in grand style. Held at the Sarau Event Center on Friday, November 15, 2024, the prestigious event honored outstanding gospel artists and creatives for their contributions over the past year.
This year’s highlight was Neken Chuwang, who emerged as one of the biggest winners of the night. He clinched two major awards: ‘Album of the Year’ for his project ‘Focus’ and ‘Indigenous Traditional Fusion and Style Song of the Year’ for his hit track ‘Bege Na.’
Other notable winners included Praise Dot Com, who took home the award for ‘Gospel Comedian of the Year, and Mallam Razphil, who won ‘Male Artiste of the Year. Sarauniya Mamalash also shone brightly, winning ‘Video of the Year’ for her captivating production, ‘Wakar Godiya.
Full List of Winners
Below is the complete list of awardees at the 14th edition of JOGAMA:
- Album of the Year: Focus by Neken Chuwang
- Middle Belt Artiste of the Year: Vinz Tube
- Gospel Comedian of the Year: Praise Dot Com
- Group of the Year: Word of Life Choir
- Female Artiste of the Year: Pst. Felicia Kwawo
- Indigenous Traditional Fusion and Style Song of the Year: Bege Na by Neken Chuwang
- Afro Hip Hop Song of the Year: Give Thanks by Greala Wake
- Indigenous Song of the Year: Marmarin Zunubi by Silva D
- Collaboration of the Year: Prayer by KI ft. Kaestrings
- Male Artiste of the Year: Mallam Razphil
- New Artiste of the Year: Joy Ene
- North East Artiste of the Year: Panam Morrison
- Next Rated Artiste of the Year: Nathaniel Philip
- Audio Producer of the Year: Victor Odiba
- Song of the Year: Watarana by Sir Billy
- Video Director of the Year: Bulus Gyang
- Video of the Year: Wakar Godiya by Sarauniya Mamalash
- Spoken Word Artiste of the Year: E–Light
- North West Artiste of the Year: Sir Billy
- Acapella Group of the Year: The Gates
The event, which brought together gospel enthusiasts, artists, and stakeholders, featured memorable performances, heartfelt tributes, and moments of gratitude. It underscored the transformative power of gospel music and its role in inspiring communities.
As JOGAMA continues to recognize and celebrate excellence in gospel arts, this year’s edition reaffirmed the creativity and impact of gospel music in promoting faith, hope, and resilience.
