Africa Gospel Music Awards 2012 Launches in London

Founded in 2009, the Africa Gospel Music Association serves as the face and voice for the African gospel/Christian music community worldwide and is dedicated to exposing, promoting and celebrating the gospel through African-fusion music of all styles. It is by no means a competition but an event that honours and recognises some of the best talented and hard working gospel Artistes

“The purpose of the AGMA's, now in its third year, is to recognise and celebrate the talent, innovation and success of gospel artistes and media related individuals and organisations. There will be 25 awards at this year's AGMAs, covering the whole spectrum of music and industry related activities” said awards spokesperson Charles Koranteng “The AGMA's is an opportunity for one's work to gain recognition and to inspire and unearth the God given talents of others across Africa and the Diaspora.”

AGMA was founded by John Wright, Allen Opoku and Charles Koranteng as an organisation to promote gospel music of African origin worldwide. The organisation has grown to a community consisting of over 8,000 members which includes agents, artists, church leaders, managers, promoters, radio personnel, record company executives, retailers, songwriters, and other industry visionaries.

This year's awards inauguration event will be held at the Zanzibar Banqueting Suite, 291 Kirkdale Road Sydenham, London, SE26 4QD on Saturday 21st April 2012 from 4-7pm. The awards ceremony will be held on Saturday the 7th of July 2012 at the Hippodrome, Golders Green. Confirmed personalities to grace the occasion include, Emmy Kosgei, Mkhululi Bhebhe, Sonnie Badu, Makoma and Rebecca. Further information and the ticket sales are available from www.africagospelawards.com.