NIGMA Unveils Nominees For 2026 Awards
The Academy of Gospel Music in Nigeria has announced the nominees for the 2026 Nigeria International Gospel Music Awards (NIGMA). The event aims to celebrate excellence and impact within the gospel music industry across various categories.
Why it matters
The awards highlight the growing influence and professionalization of the Nigerian gospel music scene on a national and international scale.
The Academy of Gospel Music in Nigeria (AGMN) has unveiled the official nominees for the 2026 Nigeria International Gospel Music Awards (NIGMA), with the organisers promising a celebration of excellence, creativity and impact in the gospel music industry.
The awards ceremony is scheduled to hold on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at the MUSON Centre, Onikan, Lagos, and will recognise gospel artistes, songwriters, vocalists, choirs, producers and other industry professionals whose works have contributed to the growth of gospel music in Nigeria and beyond.
According to AGMN, the 2026 nominee list reflects the increasing diversity and development of Nigeria’s gospel music scene, featuring individuals and groups whose music has inspired audiences and promoted faith through creative expression.
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