GIMA 2026: Engr. Michael Tonlagha Leads Maiden Edition as Chairman of the Day

Gbaramatu Kingdom History; A Platform that is approved by the traditional council of Chiefs in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Under the leadership of High Chief Dr. Godspower Gbenekama JP; Fiyewei of the ancient Gbaramatu Kingdom sets out to change the narrative of Entertainment in Gbaramatu Kingdom.

We are a kingdom blessed with Oil and great leaders, and we have taken it as a responsibility to lift our Entertainers to a global level. And one way to start this journey is to appreciate the effort of our entertainers.

The Maiden Edition of Gbaramatu Indigenous Merit Award (GIMA) 2026 took place on the 31st of January at Warri, Delta State.

Dignitaries that attended includes, Engr. Michael Tonlagha; Chairman of the Day, ably represented by MC Abioka, The fiyepere of Niger Delta, Barr. Amughan Erebi representative of Beyond Sickle Cell Foundation, and other well wishers of Gbaramatu Kingdom were present.

The Awardees includes Entertainers from different categories;

Under Music, we have

Music Icon of the year Award Presented to Kingzion

Outstanding Male Artiste of the year Award Presented to Jumbo Fizzy

Outstanding Female Artiste of the year Award Presented to Angerin Pek

Producer of the year Award Presented to Flowrich

Songwriter of the year Award Presented to John LG

Breakthrough Artiste of the year Award Presented to Timpaul

Live performance excellence award presented to Jollyman

Cultural Music Ambassador award presented to King Zubiri

Brand and Professional Music Award Presented to Darlid gid

For Comedy;

Comedian of the year Award Presented to MC Black Shadow

Outstanding Stage Comedy performance award presented to Mr Eniye

Comedy Content Creator Of the year Award Presented to Mr Talker

Comedy Impact and Influence Award presented to Creekboy Tenten

For MC;

Mc of the year Award Presented to Mr Shyyne

Outstanding Event Host (Corporate and Social Event) Award Presented to Abbey Mosco

Crowd engagement Excellence Award Presented to 100red Dollar

Then for Dance;

Dancer of the year Award Presented to Pri Dollars

Dance group of the year Award Presented to Tompolo OTF

Outstanding Choreography Award Presented to Jobby

Cultural Dance Excellence Award Presented to Clement Richies

Our aim is not just to give awards to our entertainers but also promote them to the global stage, because we believe that not only our leaders will represent us, but also our entertainers.