Joe Mettle

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Joe Mettle
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Background information
Birth nameJoseph Oscar Nii Armah Mettle
Also known asJoe Mettle
Born Accra, Ghana
Genres Gospel, Urban contemporary gospel
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter, preacher
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active(2011–present)

Joseph Oscar Nii Armah Mettle, recognised by his stage name Joe Mettle, is a Ghanaian gospel singer and songwriter. On April 8, 2017, he made history by being the first Gospel musician to win the coveted Artist of the year award at the 2017 Ghana Music Awards. [1] He has won many awards in Ghana and beyond, and has performed on international stages with International Gospel Artistes like Donnie McClurkin, Nathaniel Bassey, Ntokozo Mbambo, Michael Stuckey and many more. [2] [3] He is married to Selassie Mettle (née Dzisa). [4]

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Early life and education

Joe, although a marketer by profession, is a worshiper by calling. [5] He was born to Florence Addo and Emmanuel Mettle and is the eldest of six children. Joe started his education at the Richard Akwei Memorial School and later moved to Kade 1&2 Primary School (Kade) where he spent about a year before returning to Accra, to the St. Michael's and All Angels. He continued to Korle Gonno 3 Junior High School (JHS) and obtained his Senior High School Certificate from the His Majesty Academy. Joe Mettle is an alumnus of Accra Academy. [6] Prior to His Majesty Academy, he studied draftsmanship at the Modern School of Draftsmanship (MODESCO). He then attended the Pentecost University College, a private Christian university college located at Sowutuom in Accra. [6]

Music career

During his early days of singing, he worked as a backing vocalist for some Ghanaian Gospel greats including Cindy Thompson, the late Danny Nettey, and Reverend Tom Bright Davies. Joe Mettle was the lead singer for the indigenous multicultural music group, Soul Winners. [7] He won the Artiste of the Year, Gospel Artiste of the Year and the Male Vocalist Artiste of the Year at the 2017 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA). His award for Artiste of the Year was considered historical as he was the first Gospel artiste to win in this category since the conception of these awards. [8] Joe has also won over 10 local and international awards. He has won several awards at Africa Gospel Music Awards, Gospel industry Awards, African Gospel Awards (UK), CCML Ghana Gospel Awards, Bass Awards and RIGA Awards (South Africa).

Joe has featured on the popular South African Broadcasting Corporation's TV show titled, "Gospel Classics" [9] which also highlighted Donnie McClurkin. He received the Best Male Gospel Artiste in Africa at the Trumpet Gospel Awards held in South Africa.

He has many nationwide hit songs including "Mehia wo Yesu" (meaning-I need you Jesus), "Nhyira" (meaning-Blessing), "Medɔ Wo", "Akokyem Nyame", "Mensuro" (meaning-I will not fear),"Turning Around" and "Yesu Adi Nkunim" (meaning-Christ is Victorious) to his credit. One of the songs attributed to him, that won him nominations at the 2017 VGMA is titled "Ɔnwanwani" (meaning-God of Wonders). He has six albums to his credit. [10]

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Joe Mettle at 3Music Awards 2022

Joe Mettle Ministries

In 2007, Joe Mettle Ministries was founded. The Ministry has two major annual headline events; Praiz Reloaded, midyear and Lovegift in December every year. [11]

Joe is the manager at Reverb Studios, which is a rehearsal and recording studio in Accra. The company provides musical equipment rental, as well as music and marketing consultancy services. [12]

Personal life

Joe married Salomey Selassie Dzisa in a traditional marriage ceremony in Accra (13 August 2020), and followed with an official wedding ceremony in Tema (15 August 2020). [13]

Awards and nominations

YearEventPrizeRecipient / Nominated workResultRef
2021Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsMale Vocalist of the YearYesu MoNominated [14]
2020Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsGospel Song of the YearMehia wo YesuNominated [15] [16]
Gospel Artiste of the YearHimselfNominated
Male Vocalist of the YearHimselfNominated
Album of the YearWind of RevivalNominated
20183 Music AwardsGospel Act of the YearHimselfWon [17]
2017Ghana Music AwardsArtiste of the YearHimselfWon [18] [19]
Gospel Artiste of the YearWon
Male Vocalist Artiste of the YearWon
2016RIGA AwardsBest Male ArtistWon [20]
2015 Ghana Music AwardsGospel Artiste of the YearNominated [21]
Vocal Performance of the yearWon [22]
2014Africa Gospel Music AwardsArtiste of the Year West AfricaNominated [23] [24]
CCML Ghana Gospel AwardsBest Praise Song of the yearSound of PraiseWon [25]
MTN 4Syte Music Video AwardsBest Gospel Video of the yearI Am YoursNominated [26]
2013Best Alternative ReggaeHimselfNominated
African Gospel Awards (UK)Best Artist for West AfricaNominated
2012Bass AwardsAlternate Song of the YearWon
2011Gospel industry AwardsBest Male vocalistWon
Best Song WriterWon
Best Video of the YearWon
African Gospel Awards (UK)Best Artist for West AfricaNominated


Discography

Albums

YearTitleRef
2011My Gratitude [27]
2013Sound of Praise [28]
2015The Encounter [29]
2017God Of Miracles [30] [31]
2019Wind of Revival [32] [33]
2021The Experience [34]

Singles

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