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East African Gospel · Annual Awards

An annual celebration honouring outstanding achievement in Christian music across East Africa — recognising artists, producers, worship leaders, and media professionals who are making Jesus famous through their craft.

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Celebrating God's Glory
Through Music

The EA Gospel Awards is not about fame or industry recognition. It is about celebrating artists who have remained faithful to the calling — using their God-given gifts to build the Kingdom and bring glory to Christ.

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Nominate an artist, producer, worship leader, or media professional who has made a significant impact for the Kingdom of God through their music ministry across East Africa.

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About the Awards
Honoring Excellence in Christian Music

The EA Gospel Awards is an annual accolade celebrating outstanding achievement in Christian music across East Africa. We honour artists, producers, worship leaders, songwriters, and media professionals who are using their gifts to glorify God and advance the Kingdom of Christ.

The Awards exist to unearthed new talent, connect industry leaders, and honour excellence across multiple categories — while keeping the focus firmly on the One who deserves all glory: Jesus Christ.

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Celebrate Faithfulness
Recognising artists who have remained true to their calling regardless of commercial pressure.
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Unearth New Talent
Providing a platform for emerging gospel artists across Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi.
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Connect the Industry
Bringing together gospel artists, producers, churches, and media organisations for meaningful collaboration.
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Keep Jesus Central
Every award, every category, every gala moment is oriented around one purpose: making Jesus famous.
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Excellence in Christian music — not for fame, not for industry, but for the glory of Christ and the advancement of His Kingdom across East Africa.
Award Categories
This Year's Categories

Ten categories spanning every dimension of gospel music ministry — from worship to production, from new talent to lifetime achievement.

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Gospel Artist of the Year
The artist who has made the greatest overall impact for the Kingdom through their music and ministry this year.
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Worship Leader of the Year
Recognising a worship leader who leads congregations into authentic encounter with God week after week.
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Emerging Artist of the Year
Celebrating a new voice in East African gospel music — an artist in their first three years of public ministry.
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Songwriter of the Year
Honouring the craft of writing songs that are theologically sound, musically excellent, and Spirit-inspired.
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Gospel Producer of the Year
Recognising a music producer whose work has elevated the sound and message of East African gospel music.
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Gospel Song of the Year
The single song that has moved the most hearts, filled the most churches, and declared the most of God's glory.
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Gospel Media Personality
A broadcaster, journalist, or content creator who has championed gospel music in the media with excellence and integrity.
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Children's Ministry Award
Celebrating a ministry or artist equipping the next generation of worshipers through music and discipleship.
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Regional Impact Award
Recognising an artist or ministry whose influence has reached beyond their home nation across East Africa.
Awards Process
How the Awards Work
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Phase One
Open Nominations
The public and industry submit nominations for artists, songs, and professionals across all 10 categories. Anyone across East Africa can nominate.
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Phase Two
Panel Review
A panel of respected gospel artists, pastors, music industry professionals, and ministry leaders reviews all nominations and selects the finalists in each category.
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Phase Three
Public Voting
Finalists are announced and the East African gospel community votes for their winners online. Voting is open for four weeks ahead of the gala.
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Phase Four
Gala Night
The annual EA Gospel Awards Gala Night — a celebration of excellence, worship, and Kingdom impact. Winners are announced live, with performances from East Africa's finest gospel artists.
Hall of Excellence
Past Winners

A selection of artists who have been recognised by the EA Gospel Awards for their outstanding Kingdom impact.

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Gospel Artist of the Year
Minister Sarah Nakato
2024 · Kampala, Uganda
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Worship Leader of the Year
Emmanuel Mutuku
2024 · Nairobi, Kenya
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Emerging Artist
Ruth Achieng
2024 · Kisumu, Kenya
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Songwriter of the Year
Miriam Zawadi
2024 · Arusha, Tanzania
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Gospel Producer
Joshua Osei
2023 · Kampala, Uganda
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Gospel Song of the Year
"Nitakuabudu"
2023 · Emmanuel Mutuku
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Regional Impact
Grace Wanjiru
2023 · Mombasa, Kenya
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Lifetime Achievement
Pastor Timo Mukisa
2023 · Kigali, Rwanda
Nominations
Nominate an Artist

Do you know a gospel artist, worship leader, songwriter, producer, or media professional who deserves recognition? Nominations are open to the public. Anyone from across East Africa can submit a nomination.

The EA Gospel Awards panel will review all nominations and select finalists in each category. Finalists will be announced publicly ahead of the gala.

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Nominations Close
Nominations for the 2025 EA Gospel Awards close 30 September 2025.
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Public Voting
Finalists announced October 2025. Public voting opens immediately.
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Gala Night
The EA Gospel Awards Gala Night — December 2025, Kampala, Uganda.
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Nominations are reviewed confidentially by the EA Gospel Awards panel. One nomination per person per category.
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