The INGOMA’s give recognition to independent musicians and industry professionals who work within the South African gospel music space. Agency Agency has received 5 nominations for the 2021 awards with Hendrick Monyeki, MelisaGotGrace and Artistry Agency founder and MD Nolu Malope each receiving recognition for their contribution to the gospel music industry.

Jazz and Gospel musician Hendrick Monyeki is nominated for “Best Traditional Gospel Album” for his latest album “Unmerited Favour”. Although he was has been in the industry for numerous years, this is Hendrick’s first nomination and therefore the biggest recognition he has received from the gospel music industry thus far. “I am extremely excited about this nomination as it is my very first nomination. I’m hoping it is the beginning of many more to come.” Says Hendrick. To vote for Hendrick, SMS “Ingoma Best Traditional Gospel Album Hendrick Monyeki” to 40439.

This is also MelisaGotGrace’s official gospel music industry nod. The Gospel music femcee was deemed deserving of 3 nominations in the “Best New Comer”; “Best Music Video” and “Best Gospel Rap/Hip Hop Song” categories. This is after the recent release of her EP “All I Need. The popularity of Melisa’s latest EP “All I Need” has led her to be one of the most active gospel artists of 2021. To vote for MelisaGotGrace SMS the category + MelisaGotGrace to 40439.

Nolu Malope received a nomination in the “Best Gospel Promoter” category for her experience as a gospel artist promoter. Since she started the agency over 10 years ago, Nolu has managed and promoted some of the gospel industry’s best talent across multiple media platforms throughout the African continent. To vote for her, SMS “Ingoma Best Gospel Promoter Nolu Malope” to 40439.

The INGOMA’s will be taking place on the 28^th of August. The voting process is currently open and will close on the 9^th of August.

Vote for #TheATeam by texing the following message(s) to 40439;

1. Ingoma Best Gospel Promoter Nolu Malope
2. Ingoma Best Traditional Gospel Album Hendrick Monyeki
3. Ingoma Best New Comer MelisaGotGrace
4. Ingoma Best Music Video MelisaGotGrace
5. Ingoma Best Gospel Rap/Hip Hop Song MelisaGotGrace

NB: SMS are R2 each, free SMS’s do not apply.