The Nigeria Gospel Music Awards has returned to the scene after a nine year hiatus – the last edition was held in 2014.
The return of the unique gospel music awards comes with more purpose and a rebranding.
According to Kingsley Omoefe, the visioner behind the awards ceremony, the awards ceremony will now be known as Nigeria International Gospel Music Awards, NIGMA.
“We are delighted to announce the rebranding of the Nigeria Gospel Awards as the Nigeria International Gospel Awards,” Omoefe began. “This transformation aligns with our vision to celebrate and promote the exceptional talents of Nigerian gospel music artists on a global scale. The new logo embodies our commitment to excellence, unity, and the profound impact of Nigerian gospel music worldwide.”
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In the same vein, the project coordinator, Victor Igbinigie stressed that the awards ceremony will continue its tradition of honouring outstanding achievements in the gospel music industry. “The revamped awards ceremony will showcase remarkable talents across various categories, recognising artists, songwriters, producers, and other contributors, who have made significant contributions to the genre’s growth and influence.
In conclusion, Omoefe noted that along with the rebranding of the awards ceremony comes a new identity. A new and captivating logo was unveiled ahead of the fifth edition of the awards ceremony scheduled for November 2023.