Joe Mettle

Ghanaian gospel musician

Joseph Oscar Nii Armah Mettle, he be popularly known as Joe Mettle. He be Ghanaian gospel singer den songwriter. He be de first Gospel musician wey chop VGMA Artist of the year award for ein genre, for April 8, 2017.[1] He chop chaw awards for Ghana insyd den beyond, wey he san mount chaw international platforms plus International Gospel Artists like Donnie McClurkin, Ntokozo Mbambo den chaw menners.[2][3] He marry Selassie Nee Dzisa.[4]

Joe Mettle
human
Ein sex anaa gendermale Edit
Country wey e be citizenGhana Edit
Name in native languageJoseph Oscar Nii Armah Mettle Edit
Name wey dem give amJoe Edit
Family nameMettle Edit
Ein date of birth5 July 1971 Edit
Place dem born amAccra Edit
Languages edey speak, rep anaa signEnglish, Twi, Ewe Edit
Ein occupationmusician, gospel singer, songwriter Edit
Educate forAccra Academy, Pentecost Varsity College Edit
Work period (start)2011 Edit
Instrumentvoice Edit
Genregospel music Edit
Award e receiveGhana Music Awards, African Gospel Awards, American Music Award for Artist of the Year Edit
Dem nominate forAfrican Gospel Awards Edit

Ein early life den education

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Joe be marketer by profession but he san be worshiper by calling.[5] Dem born am to Florence Addo and Emmanuel Mettle wey ein be de eldest among six kiddies. Joe start ein education for Richard Akwei Memorial School wey he later go Kade 1&2 Primary School - (Kade) dat be wer he spend about one year before he return come Accra, den St. Michael's and All Angels. He san continue go Korle Gonno 3 Junior High School (JHS) wey he obtain ein Senior High School Certificate for His Majesty Academy. Joe Mettle be alumnus for Accra Academy.[6] He san study draftsmanship for Modern School of Draftsmanship (MODESCO). He san attend Pentecost University College wey be private Christian university college wey dey Sowutuom for Accra.[6]

Ein music career

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During ein early days for singing insyd, na he dey work as backing vocalist for some Ghanaian Gospel artiste like Cindy Thompson, de late Danny Nettey den Reverend Tom Bright Davies. Na Joe Mettle san be de lead singer for indigenous multicultural music group, "Soul Winners".[7] He win "Artiste of the Year", "Gospel Artiste of the Year" den "Male Vocalist Artiste of the Year" for "2017 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA)". Ein award for "Artiste of the Year" be considered as historical secof he be de first Gospel artiste wey win for dat category insyd since de conception for dat kind awards.[1] Joe san win over 10 local den international awards. He win several awards for Africa Gospel Music Awards, Gospel industry Awards, African Gospel Awards (UK), CCML Ghana Gospel Awards, Bass Awards den RIGA Awards (South Africa).

Joe get opportunity feature for popular South African Broadcasting Corporation's TV show titled, "Gospel Classics"[8] wey sanso highlight Donnie McClurkin. He receive de Best Male Gospel Artiste for Africa for de Trumpet Gospel Awards wey happen for South Africa. Joe Mettle get chao nationwide hit songs wey include "Mehia wo Yesu" (edey mean say - I need you Jesus), "Nhyira" (edey mean say - Blessing), "Medɔ Wo"(edey mean say - I Love You), "Akokyem Nyame", "Mensuro" (edey mean - I will not fear), "Turning Around" and "Yesu Adi Nkunim" (edey mean - Christ is Victorious) for ein credit insyd. One of ein songs wey win am nominations for 2017 VGMA be "Ɔnwanwani" (edey mean say - God of Wonders). He get six albums as ein credit.[9]

Joe Mettle Ministries

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Dem found Joe Mettle Ministries for 2007 insyd, de Ministry get two major annual headline events; Praiz Reloaded, Midyear den Lovegift for December insyd every year.[10]

Joe be de manager for Reverb Studios, wey be rehearsal den recording studio for Accra. He dey rent musical equipments wey he san dey music den marketing consultancy services.[11]

Ein life matter

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Joe do traditional marriage ceremony plus Salomey Selassie Dzisa for Accra (13 August 2020), wey he san do official wedding ceremony for Tema (15 August 2020).[4]

Ein awards den nominations

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Year Event Prize Recipient / Work dem nominate Ref
2021 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Male Vocalist for de Year Yesu Mo [12]
2020 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Gospel Song for de Year Mehia wo Yesu [13][14]
Gospel Artiste for de Year ein body
Male Vocalist for de Year ein body
Album for de Year Wind of Revival
2018 3 Music Awards Gospel Act for de Year ein body [15]
2017 Ghana Music Awards Artiste for de Year ein body [16][17]
Gospel Artiste for de Year
Male Vocalist Artiste for de Year
2016 RIGA Awards Best Male Artist [18]
2015 Ghana Music Awards Gospel Artiste for de Year [19]
Vocal Performance for de Year [20]
2014 Africa Gospel Music Awards Artiste for de Year West Africa [21][22]
CCML Ghana Gospel Awards Best Praise Song for de Year Sound of Praise [23]
MTN 4Syte Music Video Awards Best Gospel Video for de Year I Am Yours [24]
2013 Best Alternative Reggae ein body
African Gospel Awards (UK) Best Artist for West Africa
2012 Bass Awards Alternate Song for de Year
2011 Gospel industry Awards Best Male vocalist
Best Song Writer
Best Video for de Year
African Gospel Awards (UK) Best Artist for West Africa

Discography

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Albums

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Year Title Ref
2011 My Gratitude [25]
2013 Sound of Praise [26]
2015 The Encounter [27]
2017 God Of Miracles [28][29]
2019 Wind of Revival [30][31]
2021 The Experience [9]

Singles

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  • "Medɔ Wo"[32] (e dey mean "I dey Love You")
  • "Sound of Praise"[33]
  • "Saved with Amazing Grace" (S.W.A.G.)[34]
  • "Ɔnwanwani" (e dey mean - God of Wonders)[35]
  • "Bo Nɔɔ Ni" (e dey mean "No One Else")[36]
  • "My Everything"[37]
  • "Ye Obua Mi"[9]
  • "Yesu Mo"[9]
  • "Great Jehovah"[38]
  • Give Me Oil In My Lamp[39]

References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 "Joe Mettle crowned Artiste of the Year at VGMA 2017". GhanaWeb. 9 April 2017. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
  2. "Joe Mettle is first gospel musician to win Artiste of the Year – VGMA PRO apologises". 10 April 2017. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  3. "Joe Mettle Is The First Gospel Musician To Win Artist of the Year at the VGMA And We Are All Singing 'Yɛsom Nyame'aa…". OMGVoice.com. 9 April 2017. Archived from the original on 7 July 2018. Retrieved 7 July 2018.
  4. 4.0 4.1 "PHOTOS: Joe Mettle's traditional marriage comes off". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2 May 2022.
  5. "Biography". Joemettle. Archived from the original on 12 May 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
  6. 6.0 6.1 "Joe Mettle, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
  7. Mawuli, David. "Profile: Who is Joe Mettle?". Archived from the original on 21 February 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
  8. "Gospel Goes Classical SA". Retrieved 20 February 2018 – via YouTube.
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 "Joe Mettle releases his sixth album titled 'The Experience'". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 23 July 2021. Retrieved 5 May 2022.
  10. Darko, Daniel. "Joe Mettle Launches New Album THE ENCOUNTER". peacefmonline.com. peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  11. "Joe Mettle Storms Action Chapel With Praiz Reloaded Concert". DailyGuide Network. 18 June 2018. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  12. "See winners full list of 2021 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
  13. "VGMA 2020: Full list of winners". MyJoyOnline.com. 29 August 2020. Archived from the original on 29 October 2020. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  14. "See all the nominees for the 2020 VGMA [FULL LIST]". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  15. "Full list of winners for 2018 3 Music Awards". ghanaweb. 25 March 2018. Retrieved 29 March 2018.
  16. Nyabor, Jonas (9 April 2017). "VGMAs: Joe Mettle makes history, named 'Artiste of the Year". Citifmonline. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
  17. Acheampong, Kwame (9 April 2017). "VGMA 2017: Joe Mettle is Artiste of the Year". StarrFMonline. Retrieved 9 April 2017.
  18. Allotey, Godwin Akweiteh (5 May 2016). "Joe Mettle wins Best Male Artiste in South Africa ahead of VGMAS". Ghana News. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
  19. "List of nominees for 2015 Ghana Music Awards". dailyguideghana. 28 February 2015. Archived from the original on 23 September 2015. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
  20. "#VGMA2015: Joe Mettle wins Best Male Vocal Performance of the year!". ghanaculturepolitics. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
  21. "@AGMA2014. And the Nominees Are…". dailyguideghana. 21 July 2015. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
  22. "Cwesi Oteng, Nii Okai, Joe Mettle And Others Nominated For Africa Gospel Music Awards". dailyguideghana. 24 July 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
  23. "@AGMA2014. And the Nominees Are…". gospelgh. 5 January 2015. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
  24. "Full List of the 2014 MTN 4Syte Music Video Awards – Sarkodie, Castro, Edem, Fuse ODG and others Nominated…". ghanacelebrities. 12 October 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2015.
  25. Azumah-Ayitey, Paul (9 June 2011). "JOE METTLE RELEASES 'MY GRATITUDE' ON JUNE 12". ghanaweb. Paul Azumah-Ayitey. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  26. Dela Aglanu, Ernest (12 June 2013). "Joe Mettle to hold Ghana's first major live album recording". myjoyonline. Ernest Dela Aglanu. Archived from the original on 16 June 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  27. Owusu-Amoah, Gifty. "Joe Mettle launches Encounter album". graphic.com.gh. graphic.com.gh. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  28. "Joe Mettle records album live on Sunday". ghanaweb.com. ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 25 July 2018.
  29. "Joe Mettle – God Of Miracles (Full Album)". AugustLiveGh Media. 16 November 2017. Retrieved 24 September 2018.
  30. "Joe Mettle shares Tracklist of all 13 songs on Wind of Revival album | Ghana Music | Top Stories". Ghana Music. 16 August 2019. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
  31. "Joe Mettle – Wind of Revival (Full Album) | DCLeakers". 17 August 2019. Retrieved 17 September 2019.
  32. "Top trending Joe Mettle songs". YEN. 12 June 2018. Archived from the original on 27 June 2018.
  33. "Sound of Praise Live Recording By Joe Mettle".
  34. "S.W.A.G BY JOE METTLE FT. JAY ZYMERA".
  35. "[Music Download]: Joe Mettle – Ɔnwanwani (God of Wonders)".
  36. "Lyrics Bo Noo Ni".
  37. "Joe Mettle's 'Akokyem Nyame'". amp.pulse.com.gh. Archived from the original on 30 March 2019. Retrieved 11 January 2020.
  38. Jeddman, Daniel (27 February 2023). "Joe Mettle bags Millions of streams to his name on Boomplay alone". Lawrence Postings. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  39. BellaNaija.com (1 April 2024). "New Video: Joe Mettle feat. Sandra Boakye-Duah – Give Me Oil". BellaNaija. Retrieved 29 May 2024.