By Emmanuel Okogba

As anticipation builds for the biggest Christian award show in Africa, fans are thrilled to see their favorite artists, including Lawrence Oyor, Gaise Baba, Prophet Joel Ogebe, Limoblaze, and Anendlessocean, among the nominees for the Kingdom Achievers Awards (KAA) 2025, set to take place on November 9, 2025, at the Muson Centre in Lagos.

The KAA recently released its full list of nominees, showcasing a diverse array of talent across music, film, media, and digital influence categories, reflecting the vibrant Christian entertainment scene in Africa.

See the full list below

KAA 2025 NOMINEES

VIEWERS CHOICE

Tkeyz
Gaise baba
Grace Idowu
Bidemi Olaoba
Lawrence Oyor
Kaestrings
Prophet Joel Ogebe

GOSPEL DJ OF THE YEAR

Dj Classix
Dj DMO
Dj Horphuray
Dj Sammy
Dj Penny
Dj Ernesty
Dj Chrix

SOUL AND ALTERNATIVE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Marizu
Angeloh
Obarengee
Sal Ly
Kotrell
Savy Henry

CHRISTIAN CONTENT CREATOR OF THE YEAR

Son of the Prophet
Godswill Ukeme
Hirable ( AyubaKefas)
Esther Taiwo
Triclowns
Peace Oni
Oluwatunmise Gbajumo
Mr Breef

MUSIC PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

Rotimi Keys – No Turning Back by Gaise Baba ft Lawrence Oyor
Oluwatosin (Jerry DePianist)
Wole Adesanya (Mr Wols) – Favour by Lawrence Oyor
Holy Drill – Promise Kepler & we will be many by Prophet Joel
Skerz – we will be many & promise keeper – prophet Joel

ALBUM OF THE YEAR

The Trio and I – Minister GUC
Adoration – Onos Ariyo
Overwhelming Victory – Mercy Chinwo
Glory – Sunmisola Agbebi
Rooted – Victor Thompson
Octagon – Anendlessocean
Young and Chosen – Limoblaze
Generation intimacy – Dunsin Oyekan
Consecrated – Ada Ehi
Speed Dial- Nina Shezz
Dominion – Sound of Salem
Devotion – Paul Tomisin

BEST CONTEMPORARY CREW

Sound of Salem
121 Selah
Spirit of Prophecy
Elshaddai music
City Choir
LSM ( LOGIC Sound)

RISING STAR

Joshua Isreal
Favour Ojo
Ellie Scotte
Kachi
Maio
Adura
Godfrey Gad
Salem
Neeja
Doris Joseph

BEST VOCAL PERFORMANCE

Magpsalms
Noble G
Sunmisola Agbebi
Grace Idowu
Neon Adejo
Anendlessocean
Victor Thompson

CHRISTIAN MOVIE OF THE YEAR

Prophet Suddenly – The WINLOS
Last to Marry – Laju Iren Films
Abattoir – Mount Zion Films
What About Us – Pastor Emmanuel Iren

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR

Anendlessocean
Tkeyz
Kaestrings
Limoblaze
Victor Thompson
Mercy Chinwo
BBO

AFRO-GOSPEL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR

Gaise baba
Prinx Emmanuel
Rehmaz
Greatmantakit
Prophet Joel Ogebe
Anendlessocean
Angeloh
Obarengy
Marizu
Limoblaze

AFRO-GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR

No Turning Back – Gaise Baba ft Lawrence oyor
We will be many – Prophet Joel Ogebe
Promise Keeper – Prophet Joel Ogebe
Juba – Anendlessocean
Baba Saanu – Greatman Takit
(Calling) Bless me – Limoblaze

ARTIST OF THE YEAR – MALE

Bidemi Olaoba
Gaise baba
Prophet Joel Ogebe
Beejaysax
Prinx Emmanuel
AnEndlessocean
Lawrence Oyor
Limoblaze

ARTIST OF THE YEAR – FEMALE

Adeyinka Alaseyori
Sunmisola Agbebi
Mercy Chinwo
Ada Ehi
Judikay

SONG OF THE YEAR

No Turning back – Gaise baba ft Lawrence Oyor
Oluwatosin – Tkeyz
We will be many – Sound of Salem
Promise Keeper – Sound of Salem
Favour – Lawrence Oyor
My God – BBO
Rahama – Kaestrings
Oshimiri Atata – Faith Captain

BEST COLLABORATION

No Turning Back – Gaise Baba and Lawrence Oyor
Volume of the book – Moses Akoh, Greatman Takit, and Theophilus Sunday
We will be many – Sound of Salem, Lawrence Oyor, and Moses Akoh
Yahweh (Godiya Gareka) Limoblaze, Kaestrings and Joe L Barnes
Oluwatosin – Tkeyz x Stevehills

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Tkeyz
Gaise baba
Prophet Joel
Lawrence Oyor
Prinx Emmanuel
AEO
Kaestrings
Minister Prudence
Pelumi Deborah

CHRISTIAN TIKTOK/DANCE INFLUENCER

Riayung
SkirtICON
Lessie
Chidexami
Chelsea
Audrey
Toriclaire
Tabrenation
Ifeoluwa

CHRISTIAN MEDIA OUTLET 2025

Harrykrown
Praiseworldradio
Street church
Churchy Corner

GOSPEL BLOG OF THE YEAR

Gmusic
Gospelhotspot
Gospel experience
Kingdom meme
Charles Newton
1soaking channel
Selah afrik
Premium9ja
Kingdomboiz
Gospelcentric
XclusiveGospel
gmfgtv

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR

No turning back – Gaise baba ft Lawrence oyor
You reign – Winny Ezeme
We move – mercy chinwo
Juba – Anendlessocean
Doing of the Lord – Moses Bliss
Many Many Things – Bidemi Olaoba
Place – Dr Becky Paul-Enenche

MUSIC VIDEO DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR

Mike Age
Director Enman
Oluwadabest
Dunnydrille

CHRISTIAN HYPEMAN OF THE YEAR

Blackboy MCM
Sammysas
Korede Manuel
Black Semz
Clinton Anthony

CHRISTIAN OAP OF THE YEAR

Ejiro ( Maxfm)
Lady J ( Naijafm)
Temi T ( Lasgidi/inspiration fm)
Tife ( Cityfm)
Chiny Godwin (lounge fm)
Uche Nwayiocha (Wazobia fm)
Amaka (Naijafm)

CHRISTIAN FORCE IN ART

The VINCE
Israel Obasola
Angeloh
Temilola
Joshua-Mike Bamiloye
Evans ugo

MUSIC EXECUTIVE/A&R

Oreoluwa Icon
Excel Joab
Rehmaz
Theresa Umoh
Evidence
Tunde Praise
Sampson Malachy

AFRO GOSPEL ARTISTE OF THE YEAR – FEMALE

Nina Shezz
SaL Ly
Yoyo Michael
Oyije
Dj penny
Naffymar
Emandiong
Shime Ahua
Noel Mio

The Kingdom Achievers Awards 2025 will honour the creativity and impact of these creatives and more, bringing together fans and industry leaders to celebrate at the iconic Muson Centre.

With categories spanning music production, vocal performance, Christian movies, and digital influence, the event underscores the dynamic contributions of Africa’s Christian entertainment community. Fans are eagerly awaiting the results on November 9, as these top nominees go for recognition in this prestigious awards ceremony.