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PRESS STATEMENT BY THE CONVENER OF (JOGAMA-THE GREEN AWARDS) ANNOUNCING THE COMMENCEMENT OF ENTRIES FOR THE 16TH JOGAMA– THE GREEN AWARDS 2026
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Distinguished members of the press, respected fathers and mothers of faith, leaders of the creative industry, our esteemed partners and sponsors, gospel ministers, fellow creatives, ladies and gentlemen, I warmly welcome you to this important gathering.
Today marks another significant milestone in the history of the Joint Gospel Arts and Music Awards (JOGAMA). It is with profound gratitude to God that we officially announce the commencement of entries for the 16th edition of the JOGAMA–GREEN AWARDS, and unveil the official theme for this year’s awards.
For sixteen years, JOGAMA has remained committed to celebrating excellence in gospel music and the creative arts across the Middle belt region and Northern Nigeria as a whole. What began as a vision to recognize and encourage gospel creatives has grown into a movement that has discovered, celebrated, and inspired hundreds of artists, producers, filmmakers, dancers, comedians and other creative professionals whose gifts continue to impact lives for Christ.
JOGAMA has always stood for more than an award ceremony. We exist to build the gospel creative industry, preserve its values, promote excellence, encourage innovation, and ensure that those who faithfully use their talents for the Kingdom receive the honour they deserve.
This year, however, our gathering carries a deeper significance.
Across many parts of Northern Nigeria, Christian communities have endured enormous hardship. Many families have experienced violence, displacement, the destruction of churches and communities, and the painful loss of loved ones. Yet, in the midst of these challenges, one thing has remained constant: the Gospel has not been silenced.
Our churches continue to worship. Our choirs continue to sing. Our pastors continue to preach. Our filmmakers continue to tell stories of redemption. Our spoken word artists continue to proclaim hope. Our dancers continue to minister. Our creative community continues to lift the name of Jesus.
It is from this reality that the theme for the 2026 JOGAMA–GREEN AWARDS is born.
“A Sound That Cannot Be Silenced:
Rooted in Faith, Rising in Influence.”
This is not merely a slogan. It is a declaration. It is a declaration that no amount of persecution can silence the message of Jesus Christ. It is a declaration that while circumstances may seek to discourage us, our faith remains firmly rooted in Christ. It is a declaration that the Gospel will continue to rise above fear, above hatred, above violence, and above every force that seeks to suppress it.
As gospel creatives, our assignment is greater than producing good music or beautiful performances. We are custodians of a message that transforms lives. Every song, every film, every dance, every design, every spoken word piece, and every creative expression should point people to Christ and strengthen His Church.
This year’s theme also challenges us to rise in influence, not for personal fame, but for Kingdom impact. The world needs authentic Christian voices now more than ever, voices that speak truth with love, excellence with humility, and creativity with purpose.
Today, I am pleased to officially declare entries open for the 16th JOGAMA–GREEN AWARDS.
Entry submissions will commence today Monday, 13thJuly 2026, and close on Sunday 9th August 2026.
We invite eligible gospel creatives from across Northern Nigeria to submit their works for consideration. We encourage every qualified artiste, producer, filmmaker, designer, dancer, comedian, spoken word minister, and creative professional to participate in what promises to be another memorable edition of JOGAMA.
As we prepare for this year’s celebration, I wish to announce that the 16th JOGAMA–GREEN AWARDS will be a two-day event. The first day, Thursday, 19th November 2026, will feature a Gospel Creative Industry Conference, with speakers from across the nation and beyond while the second day, Friday, 20th November 2026, will be dedicated to the Award Night. This structure is designed to deepen engagement within the gospel creative sector, provide learning and networking opportunities, and culminate in a glorious night of honour and celebration.
The categories for consideration in this year’s edition includes:
1. Song Of The Year
2. Artiste Of The Year
3. Male Artiste Of The Year
4. Female Artiste Of The Year
5. Group Of The Year
6. Dance Group of The Year
7. Video Of The Year
8. Video Director of The Year
9. Audio Producer of The Year
10. Indigenous Traditional Song of The Year (any song done with purely indigenous dialect or Hausa)
11. Indigenous Traditional Fusion Song of The Year (Any song done with a combination of dialect, hausa and English)
12. Afro Hip Hop Song of The Year (Rap song)
13. Short Film Of The Year
14. Collaboration Of The Year
15. Next Rated Artiste Of The Year
16. Album Of The Year
17. Graphics Designer of The Year
18. New Artiste of The Year
19. Gospel Comedian of The Year
20. Spoken Word Artiste of The Year
21. Middle Belt Artiste of The Year
22. North West Artiste of the Year
23. North East Artiste of The Year
CRITERIA
i. Content must be gospel
ii. Content must have been released between January, 2025 and June 2026
iii. Content must be accompanied with duplicatecopies of recent photograph(s)
iv. Content must be on a streaming platform
v. Content art must be submitted alongside entry.
vi. Content creator must reside Northern Nigeriaincluding the FCT.
HOW TO SUBMIT AN ENTRY:
All entries are to be send to our email address jogamagreen@gmail.com with the following detailsor follow the link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSex5Lq_vzlnUCqtS1wMAi9gSk58qRla5gsgUIqeK_USp-jo4g/viewform
1. Content creator full name
2. Stage name (where applicable)
3. Content title
4. Valid WhatsApp number
In view of the scale and importance of this year’s event, we are making a sincere appeal to individuals, government, corporate organizations, ministries, agencies, churches, and well-meaning partners to come on board and sponsor this year’s edition of JOGAMA. Your support will go a long way in helping us deliver a successful conference and award night, and in strengthening the gospel creative industry for greater impact. We believe that together, we can raise a platform that will continue to inspire excellence, nurture talent, and advance the Gospel through creativity.
I also wish to sincerely appreciate our Chairman Boardof Trustees our Father Dr. Panam Percy Paul and the , The Chairman of the Central Planning Committee Dr. Jim Pam Wayas, partners, media organizations, volunteers, and every individual who has believed in this vision over the past sixteen years. Your unwavering support has made JOGAMA one of the most respected gospel creative platforms in our region.
To the media, we thank you for consistently amplifying our vision. We count on your continued partnership as we spread this message and encourage participation from every corner of Northern Nigeria and beyond.
Before I conclude, permit me to leave a word of encouragement to every gospel creative and every believer.
Never underestimate the power of your gift. Every song you write, every film you produce, every dance you choreograph, every spoken word you deliver, and every creative expression you offer in service to God has the potential to transform lives and draw people closer to Christ.
The challenges confronting the Church today should never silence our voices; rather, they should deepen our conviction and strengthen our resolve to proclaim the Gospel with greater boldness. The history of the Church has consistently shown that the Gospel advances even in the face of opposition because its foundation is Jesus Christ.
The Apostle Paul reminds us in 2 Timothy 1:7: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
And our Lord Jesus Christ declared in Matthew 16:18: “…I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.”
These promises assure us that persecution cannot silence the Church, and opposition cannot stop the Gospel. Therefore, let us remain rooted in faith, unwavering in our conviction, and committed to using our gifts to proclaim Christ with excellence and integrity.
To every gospel creative, keep singing. Keep writing. Keep preaching. Keep producing. Keep creating. Keep shining the light of Christ. The world needs your voice, and this generation needs your witness.
As we begin this journey towards the 16th JOGAMA–GREEN AWARDS, let us continue to raise “A Sound That Cannot Be Silenced: Rooted in Faith, Rising in Influence.”
Thank you,
God bless you,
God bless Plateau State
God bless Northern Nigeria
And God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
JOGAMA–GREEN AWARDS, appreciating talents, glorifying the Master!
Further details and enquires, visit our website onwww.joagama.com.ng and follow us on all social media platforms @jogamagreen or call 08034295946
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Pan-African Scrabble Association’s New President Haruna Adamu Receives Expert Tips On How To Succeed
The new president of Pan-African Scrabble Association (PANASA), Haruna Adamu, has received a useful reel of expert tips from experts of the game on how to succeed in the post he recently attained.
Sports247 reports that the line-up of wise counsel coming Adamu’s way is being led by PANASA’s immediate past president, Engineer Toke Aka, who is also a leading administrator of the sport in Nigeria.
While affirming total support for the new president, who hails from Ghana, Aka urged Adamu to prioritise engagement with national federations, while strengthening PANASA’s secretariat and expanding the impact of Scrabble across Africa.
Aka, who is also a founding member and executive official of World English Scrabble Players Association (WESPA), added that Adamu must identify various challenges that are facing national bodies and help them develop strategies to increase participation in competitions.
The immediate past president of Nigeria Scrabble Federation (NSF) declared: “I wish him well, and I must tell him that it is what he dreams and that will work. He is leading, and he must be the one to say or ask around to be able to say that this should be.
“If he does not take a step, nothing is going to happen. Nobody is going to push him. So all I say to him is that, as much as I have, I got in the position, he should also strive to take us beyond where we are.”
Aka further stressed what he described as a culture of timidity and limited engagement among some Scrabble administrators across Africa as an obstacle to the sport’s growth, then urged Adamu to note that challenges facing each country can be addressed through better planning, early preparation and support from PANASA, rather than be treated as huge obstacles.
“I don’t see them as problems. I just see them as bad planning. One man can’t do it alone. You need a team. So once your secretariat is up and doing, then what do you do for development? You engage, you ask, you talk.
“Even in countries where they don’t have, talk with the leadership in sports in such countries,” Aka asserted, while advocating persuasion, engagement and proper development efforts as strategies that will help PANASA face challenges facing different countries and provide solutions.
Aka posited that Adamu will succeed through effective leadership, a proactive secretariat and helping national associations overcome their challenges, while building on progress already made and extending Scrabble’s reach to more African countries.
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