CLIMA AFRICA 2025, the premier event recognizing African Christian impact makers and gospel artists, is building excitement for its 9th edition. This prestigious gathering celebrates individuals making a difference across the continent.

This year’s event will honor 50 outstanding personalities. The honorees will include 10 impact makers, 10 individuals receiving honorary doctorate degrees from a UK-based university, and several gospel music artists.

Nominations for CLIMA AFRICA 2025 are open from February 8th to March 8th, 2025. The nomination process is simple: Send the nominee’s name (or song title), category, social media handles, updated profile, pictures, and phone number to climaawardafrica@gmail.com .

IMPACT MAKERS (NON-VOTING)

1. Africa Living Legend
2. Africa Lifetime Achievements Award
3. Africa Positive Impact Man of the Year
4. Africa Global Impact Award
5. Africa Positive Impact Humanitarian Award
6. Africa Outstanding Pastor of the Year
7. Africa Positive Impact Pastor Award
8. Africa Positive Impact Entrepreneur Award
9. Outstanding Women in Ministry Award
10. Africa Positive Impact Advocacy Award

GOSPEL MUSIC LEGENDS RECOGNITIONS (NON-VOTING CATEGORY)

1. Africa Gospel Music Lifetime Achievements Award
2. Africa Gospel Music Legend Award
3. Africa Gospel Music Merit Award
4. Africa Gospel Music Impact Award

GOSPEL MUSIC NOMINATIONS (VOTING CATEGORIES)

1. Africa Gospel Artiste of the Year
2. Africa Male Artiste of the Year
3. Africa Female Artiste of the Year
4. Eastern Africa Artiste of the Year
5. Western Africa Artiste of the Year
6. Central Africa Artiste of the Year
7. Southern Africa Artiste of the Year
8. Africa Gospel Song of the Year
9. Africa Indigenous Song of the Year
10. Africa Praise Artiste of the Year
11. Africa Worship Artiste of the Year
12. Africa Gospel Reggae Artiste of the Year
13. Africa Indigenous Gospel Music Artiste of the Year
14. Africa Afro-pop Gospel Artiste of the Year
15. Africa Outstanding Music Minister of the Year (stage)
16. Africa Gospel Music Video of the Year
17. Africa Gospel Best Live Recording
18. Africa Gospel Music Album of the Year
19. Africa Rising Star Award
20. Africa Discovery of the Year
21. Africa Best Choir/Crew of the Year
22. Africa Best Collaboration of the Year
23. Africa Gospel Radio Show of the Year
24. Africa Gospel TV Show of the Year
25. Africa Gospel Online Blog of the Year
26. Africa Artiste Manager of the Year