AND THE WINNERS ARE....IT'S THE 3RD EDITION OF THE NIGERIAN GOSPEL MUSIC AWARDS 2013

A night of glitz, fun and glam it was,  for the Gospel Music Industry yesterday as the 3rd edition of the Nigeria Gospel Music Awards held in the city of Lagos, Nigeria.

The hall was filled to capacity with the obvious presence of top Nigerian Gospel Artistes such as Sammie Okposo, Nikki Laoye, SoKleva (of Rooftop Mcs), Righteous Man, Gbenga Oke, Anny, Monique, IBK Spaceshipboi, Charles Granville and beautiful performances by artistes such as Erujeje, Sabina (singer and OAP, NaijaFM), HICC Choir and many more.

Nikki Laoye (Winner - Song of the Year - "123")

After weeks of voting by the public and fans, there was a great air of anticipation as all awaited the names of the winners for each category.

Anny (Winner - Best Collabo - "Woruno")

 Soon enough the cat was let out of the bag, as they would say..and awards were finally presented amidst cheers and loud applause to deserving artistes including Soul singer, Nikki Laoye, Reggae King -Righteousman; the "Woruno" crooner, Anny; Fast rising singer, Taiwo Oladoye & the amazing FLO ,just to mention a few... with  Gospel music veteran, Sammie Okposo, taking home the highest number of awards for the night. 

Sammie Okposo (Winner - Best Indigenous Song,Artiste & Album of the Year)

Hearty Congratulations to the winners of the night and pictures from  the event will be released soon. ....see below the full list of the NGMA 2013 winners!!!

NGMA 2013 - WINNERS

The Best Indigenous Song (Contemporary) - FLO

The Best Indigenous Song (Alternative) - TAIWO OLADOYE

The Best Indigenous Song (Traditional) - SAMMIE OKPOSO

Best Gospel Hop/Rap - IBK SPACESHIPBOI

Best Reggae - RIGHTEOUSMAN

Best Rock - IKIRI LAWRENCE

Best Soul/R&B - CHARLES GRANVILLE

Best Male Vocalist - SEGUN OBE

Best Female Vocalist - DIEKO

Music Producer Of The Year - MASTERKRAFT

Best Group/Duo - TEHILA CREW

Best Use of Instrument/Best Jazz - MFM MASS CHOIR

Best New Artiste - TAIWO OLADOYE

Next Rated - SAMNEM

Best Record Label - BOSS ENTERTAINMENT

Best Collaboration Song/Album - ANNY FEAT. SAMMY OKPOSO - "WORUNO"

Choir of the Year - HICC CHOIR

Worship Song of the Year - LIZA C - "I SURRENDER"

Song of the Year - NIKKI LAOYE - "123"

Artiste of the Year - SAMMIE OKPOSO

Album of the Year - SAMMIE OKPOSO - "THE STATEMENT"

Best Male Artiste In Diaspora - IKIRI LAWRENCE (SOUTH AFRICA)

Best Female Artiste in Diaspora - ISABELLA (UK)