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Sing for Plateau: Govt Launches Talent Hunt with N1m Prize Money per Category

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6 months ago

February 4, 2026

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The Plateau State Government has officially unveiled “Sing for Plateau,” a massive creative initiative designed to unearth local talent and rebrand the state’s image as it celebrates its Golden Jubilee.

Launched under the “Time is Now” administration by the Office of the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor on Creativity and Entertainment, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Hospitality, the project aims to let Plateau creatives tell their own stories.

Speaking at the launch, Barr. Ezra Jinang, the SSA on Creativity and Entertainment, explained that the maiden edition coincides with Plateau State at 50. The goal is to counter negative narratives by projecting the state’s true identity—a hub of peace, tourism, and immense creativity.

“We want to tell our stories ourselves, using our arts and creativity… showcasing talents that have made Plateau a hub for creativity in Nigeria,” Jinang stated

Commissioner for Tourism, Culture, and Hospitality, Cornelius Doeyok

Commissioner for Tourism, Culture, and Hospitality, Cornelius Doeyok, added that the initiative is a strategic move to position the creative industry as a major economic driver. “The more positive content we create about Plateau, the better the perception outside the state,” he noted.

Categories and Prizes

The competition is open to residents of Plateau State and features four main categories. The winner of each category will go home with a cash prize of One Million Naira (N1,000,000), with consolation prizes for other outstanding participants.

The categories are:

Songs
Poetry
Dance
Content Creation

How to Participate

Eligibility: Open to all creatives residing in Plateau State.
Submission Window: Entries opened on February 3, 2026, and will run for 21st Feb.
Method: Participants should record their talent in any of the listed categories and submit their entries with a brief description via WhatsApp: 09025647816.

Grand Finale

The initiative will culminate in a grand “Sing for Plateau Concert” in March, where the Executive Governor of Plateau State will present prizes to the winners.

The project has received full backing from key stakeholders, including the General Manager of the Plateau Tourism Corporation, Mr. Chuwang Pwajok, and the Special Assistant on Tourism and Culture, Ephraim Dankyes, as well as industry bodies like PMAN Plateau, FOGMMON, and AGOMMI.

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JOGAMA–GREEN AWARDS 2026 Opens Call for Entries

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2 weeks ago

July 15, 2026

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The Joint Gospel Arts and Music Awards (JOGAMA–GREEN AWARDS) has officially opened submissions for the 16th edition of its annual awards, inviting gospel creatives from across Northern Nigeria and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to submit their works for consideration.

The submission window opens on Monday, 13 July 2026 and closes on Sunday, 9 August 2026.

Award Categories

Eligible entries are invited in the following categories:

Song of the Year
Artiste of the Year
Male Artiste of the Year
Female Artiste of the Year
Group of the Year
Dance Group of the Year
Video of the Year
Video Director of the Year
Audio Producer of the Year
Indigenous Traditional Song of the Year (songs performed purely in indigenous dialect or Hausa)
Indigenous Traditional Fusion Song of the Year (songs combining indigenous dialect, Hausa and English)
Afro Hip Hop Song of the Year (Rap)
Short Film of the Year
Collaboration of the Year
Next Rated Artiste of the Year
Album of the Year
Graphics Designer of the Year
New Artiste of the Year
Gospel Comedian of the Year
Spoken Word Artiste of the Year
Middle Belt Artiste of the Year
North West Artiste of the Year
North East Artiste of the Year

Submission Criteria

To qualify, entries must meet the following requirements:

Content must be gospel.
Content must have been released between January 2025 and June 2026.
Content must be available on at least one streaming platform.
Entries must include duplicate copies of recent photographs of the content creator.
Content artwork must accompany the submission.
The content creator must reside in Northern Nigeria or the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

How to Submit

Participants can submit their entries by email or through the official online nomination form.

Website: https://jogama.com.ng/submit-entry/

Online Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSex5Lq_vzlnUCqtS1wMAi9gSk58qRla5gsgUIqeK_USp-jo4g/viewform

Email: jogamagreen@gmail.com

Each submission should include:

Full name
Stage name (where applicable)
Title of the submitted work
Valid WhatsApp number

For further information and enquiries, visit www.jogama.com.ng, follow @jogamagreen on social media, or call 08034295946.

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JOGAMA UNVEILS THE OFFICIAL THEME FOR THE 16TH EDITION OF THE JOINT GOSPEL ARTS AND MUSIC AWARDS (JOGAMA) 2026

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3 weeks ago

July 10, 2026

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The Management of the Joint Gospel Arts and Music Awards (JOGAMA) is honoured to unveil the official theme for the 16th Edition of JOGAMA–The GREEN AWARDS 2026:
“A Sound That Cannot Be Silenced: Rooted in Faith, Rising in Influence.”

This year’s theme is inspired by the resilience of the Church in Northern Nigeria and the unwavering faith of countless believers who continue to worship, minister, and proclaim the Gospel despite persecution, insecurity, and other challenges confronting Christian communities.

Across many parts of Northern Nigeria, Christians have endured violence, displacement, intimidation, and the loss of loved ones. Yet, through every trial, the Church has continued to lift its voice in worship. Songs of hope still rise from congregations, the Gospel continues to be preached, and creatives remain committed to using their gifts to proclaim the message of Jesus Christ.

The theme is a declaration that no amount of opposition can silence the Gospel. The message of Christ has endured throughout history, overcoming persecution and hardship because it is founded on truth and sustained by God’s power.

As gospel creatives, we are called not only to produce excellent music and art but also to become voices of hope, healing, courage, and faith for a generation seeking light in difficult times. Our influence must be rooted in Christ, reflecting His love, truth, and redemption in every creative expression.

Speaking on the theme, the JOGAMA Management said:
“This theme is dedicated to every believer who has remained steadfast in the face of persecution, every worshipper who continues to sing despite sorrow, every minister who refuses to compromise the Gospel, and every creative who uses their gift to bring hope where there is despair. The Gospel cannot be silenced because Christ Himself is alive. As we remain rooted in faith, our influence will continue to rise, and the light of the Gospel will shine even brighter across Northern Nigeria and beyond.”

The 2026 JOGAMA–GREEN AWARDS will celebrate gospel creatives whose lives and works reflect courage, excellence, faithfulness, and unwavering commitment to advancing God’s Kingdom.

As preparations begin for the 16th edition, JOGAMA calls on churches, ministries, gospel artistes, filmmakers, dancers, spoken word ministers, producers, and the entire Christian creative community to stand together in faith and continue proclaiming the Good News through every creative platform.

Because the Gospel is stronger than fear, louder than persecution, and eternal in its message.

JOGAMA, appreciating talents, glorifying the Master!