Clima Africa 2026 Unveils Official Honourees as It Celebrates 10 Years of Kingdom Impact
The Christian Legendary and Impact Makers Awards in Africa, popularly known as CLIMA AFRICA, has officially unveiled the list of distinguished honourees selected for the CLIMA AFRICA 2026 Awards, marking a historic 10th anniversary celebration of recognising exceptional African voices, leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs, ministers and gospel music practitioners whose contributions continue to inspire positive transformation across the continent.
The highly anticipated 2026 edition is scheduled to take place on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Solution Arena, 156 Ikorodu Road, Lagos, bringing together distinguished personalities, gospel music icons, industry leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs, ministers, media personalities and guests from across Africa and the diaspora.
The 2026 celebration carries the theme “GRACE UPON GRACE” and celebrates a decade of recognising people whose lives and work demonstrate excellence, faith, leadership, service and measurable impact.
THE OFFICIAL CLIMA AFRICA 2026 HONOUREES
The 10th anniversary edition features an outstanding collection of African personalities across multiple recognition categories.
AFRICA IMPACT & EXCELLENCE AWARDS
- Africa Impact Maker in Diaspora
Bishop Wesley Ariye – USA - Africa Humanitarian Organization of the Year
One Sound Charity – Nigeria - Africa Outstanding Pastor of the Year
Prophet Uebert Angel – Zimbabwe - Africa Positive Impact Creative Award
Best Gospel Music Video Director
Avalon Okpe – Nigeria - Africa Positive Impact Entrepreneur Award
Tim Chege – United Kingdom - Africa Positive Impact Entrepreneur Award
Uche Bright – Nigeria - Africa Positive Impact Makers Award
Pastor Daniel Olawande – Nigeria - Africa Positive Impact Woman Award
Oheneyere Gifty Anti – Ghana - Africa Positive Impact Woman Award
Mrs. Angela Emuwa – Nigeria
MUSIC LEGENDS – RECOGNITIONS
- Africa Gospel Music Lifetime Achievement Award
Buchi – Nigeria
Tope Alabi – Nigeria
Panam Percy Paul – Nigeria - Africa Global Music Impact Award
Everton Mlalazi – Zimbabwe
Moses Bliss – Nigeria - Africa Gospel Music Impact Award
Min. Joe Praiz – Nigeria
Enkay Ogburuche – USA
Ibitayo Jeje
Min. Preye Odede - Eastern Africa Gospel Music Icon Award
Janet Otieno – Kenya - Central Africa Music Icon Award
Rebecca Bulayima – DR Congo - Western Africa Music Icon Award
Dr. Chigozie Wisdom – Nigeria - Africa Gospel Music Icon in Diaspora
Ayo Olajide – United Kingdom - Africa Gospel Music Powerhouse Award
Rev. Quebec Mlamuli Miya – CEO, Africa-USA Unity Events, Africa USA Radio
Dr. Ezee Tee – President, Eezee Concept – Nigeria
Joseph Briggs – Founder, JB Entertainment Int’l
Sly Etuk – TWC Media Ltd.
GOSPEL MUSIC CATEGORY 2026 – WINNERS
- Africa Gospel Artist of the Year
Lilian Nneji – Nigeria - Africa Female Artist of the Year
Piesie Esther – Ghana - Africa Male Artist of the Year
Canaan Nyathi – South Africa - Africa Francophone Gospel Artist of the Year
Prophyce Ngongo – DR Congo - Africa Male Vocalist of the Year
Promise Effiong - Africa Female Vocalist of the Year
Yadah – Nigeria - Africa Gospel Artist of the Year in Diaspora
Jaymz Manuel – UK - Africa Praise Artist of the Year
Amb. Prince Okwu – South Africa
Bidemi Olaoba – Nigeria - Africa Indigenous Gospel Artist of the Year
Amb. Chinyere Udoma – Nigeria - Africa Worship Artist of the Year
Efe Nathan – Nigeria - Africa Outstanding Music Minister of the Year (Stage)
Min. Yetunde Are – Nigeria
Sensational Blessing – Nigeria - Africa Urban Gospel Artist of the Year
Scott Evans – Ghana - Africa Contemporary Artist of the Year
Levixone – Uganda - Eastern Africa Artist of the Year
Rachel K - Western Africa Artist of the Year
Queendalyn Yurglee – Ghana - Southern Africa Artist of the Year
Takie Ndou – South Africa - Central Africa Artist of the Year
Ada Rejoice – Cameroon - Africa Breakthrough Artist of the Year
Mera Owili – Nigeria - Africa Rising Star Award
Praise Priestess – Nigeria - Africa Gospel Song of the Year
“Oluwatosin” – TKEYZ, Nigeria - Africa Gospel Music Video of the Year
“Nyame Ye” – Piesie Esther, Ghana - Africa Gospel Instrumentalist of the Year
Tfreto Ojay (Guitarist) – Nigeria - Africa Best Choir/Crew of the Year
Zoe Melodies – Uganda - Africa Gospel Music Show Presenter/DJ Award
Son of Nations (Gospel DJ) – Kenya - Africa Gospel TV of the Decade
TRACE Gospel - Africa Best Live Recording
Celestial Chorus Soiree
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
CLIMA AFRICA Best Dressed Male
CLIMA AFRICA Best Dressed Female
As CLIMA AFRICA celebrates its 10th anniversary, the 2026 edition continues its tradition of spotlighting individuals and organisations making notable contributions to Africa’s creative, gospel, leadership, entrepreneurial and humanitarian landscape.
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