Star gospel acts ready for MEGA Award

All is now set for the 2013 edition of the Music &
Entertainment Gospel Awards – MEGA — holding at
The Haven Event Centre, GRA Ikeja, Lagos today
(Friday).
MEGA's founder, Femi Akintunde Johnson (FAJ), says
he and other people behind it are excited to
introduce the award primed to recognise and
celebrate outstanding performances and exemplary
talents in the Nigerian gospel music community.
He notes, "It is executive-produced by Footprints
Ventures, and has since been endorsed by the Evang.
Timi Orokoya Telemi-led Gospel Musicians'
Association of Nigeria, and several other critical
sections of Nigerian entertainment.
"We know that countless Nigerian artistes are
wasting away for lack of adequate and sustained
exposure and appreciation. It is to this onerous task
that we have invited many of our professional
colleagues, associates, stakeholders and allied
practitioners to join us in creating a solid pedestal
that will recharge our artistes to give more of their
talents and craft in the exaltation of the Most High."
Among other artistes expected to perform, the event
will feature Sammie Okposo, Buchi, Sola Allyson
"leading a 20-star cast of super singers and
entertainers. The biggest stand-up comic in Nigeria
will lead the seven-man tour of Anchors; while
comedy will be mastered by three young maestros
guaranteed to crack the strongest ribs. Respected
Nollywood figures, mainstream music, celebrities,
senior government officials and the business
community will rub shoulders with top pastors,
music ministers, media executives, gospel music
lovers, among others," FAJ adds.