Joe Mettle real life name Joseph Oscar Nii Armah Mettle, is known for his great passion as a worship leader, songwriter, and composer.
He has five publicly released albums including his globally recognized “God of Miracles” album which features his song, “Bonooni”.
His versatility and cross-generational appeal sets him apart in Ghana’s music industry and on the global music stage.
Joe’s story is unique. His success rests on the firm foundation of God’s grace, consistency, hard work and a firm belief in the values of humility, integrity, knowledge, and building strong relationships.
Joe Mettle’s music is greatly influenced by the need to reach people with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Early life and education
Joe although a marketer by profession, is a worshipper by calling.He was born on July 5 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. Michaels and All Angels. He continued to Korle Gonno 3 Junior High School (JHS) and then later to the Accra Academy. He then attended the Pentecost University College.
Music Career
During his early days of singing, he worked as a backing vocalist for some Ghanaian Gospel greats including Cindy Thompson, late Danny Nettey, and Reverend Tom Bright Davies. Joe Mettle was the lead singer for the indigenous multicultural music group, Soul Winners. He is known for his great passion as a worship leader and composer and is a multiple award winning artiste with his most recent awards being 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. Joe has also won over 10 local 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” 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 "Bonooni", "Nhyira", “Medo Wo”, “Akokyem Nyame”, “Mensuro”, “Turning Around” and "Yesu Adi Nkunim" to his credit. His latest hit that earned him nominations at 2017’s VGMA is titled “Bonooni” (No One Else). He has five albums to his credit. They are “My Gratitude” (2011), “Sound of Praise” (2013),“The Encounter” (2015), "God of Miracles" (2017) and "Wind of Revival" (2019)
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Joe Mettle Ministries
In 2007, Joe Mettle Ministries was founded from the desire to use music, which is undoubtedly a commanding element, to bring people together. The ultimate vision of his ministry is centered on empowering believers and winning souls for Christ through the power of worship. The Ministry has two major annual headline events; Praiz Reloaded, midyear and Lovegift in December every yearJoe is the manager at Reverb Studios. Reverb is a rehearsal and recording studio in Accra. The company provides musical equipment rental and music and marketing consultancy services.
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Albums
My Gratitude album
Joe Mettle released this album on August 2011 with 11 awesome gospel songs. These songs are Use Me Lord (featuring Jocelyn Armah), Ayeyi (featuring Francis Osei), Se Fre No, My Love Gift, Nhyira, My Gratitude,Praise Medly (featuring Francis Osei), Just Call, Alter Call, Worship Medly, and AwaresoSound of Praise album
Joe Mettle released this album in 12th December 2013 with 12 universal worship songs that bring people closer to God. The 12 worship songs are I Came to Praise (featuring Kingz Kid), Medo Wo, Ohene Kese, Sound of Praise, Wadom, Higher, Hymn Medley (Featuring Min Danny Nettey), Halleluyah Medly, Sunsum Bra (featuring Koomson and Yemi), Power of Prayer, I Am Yours, and S.W.A. G meaning Saved With Amazing Grace, (featuring Jeyzemera).
Watch Video Of Sound Of Praiz Album Launch
The Encounter
Joe Mettle released this album in 23rd October 2015 with Reverb Studios Ghana label. “The Encounter” album has a total of 16 songs. They include; Come Holy Spirit, Sunsum Bra, Let it Rain (featuring Pastor Isaiah Fosu Kwakye Jur), Jesus Reigns, Mensuro, Akokyem Nyame, All I Want Is You (featuring Naa Mercy), Turning Around, All I Want is You, a spoken word featuring Selasi Mensah, Jehova Praise, Grace featuring Amilcah Teddy Zaroe, and Oguan Hwe Fo Pa featuring Fafa Appiah. Other songs are Hymn Medley featuring Love Gift, Jielo featuring Joycelyn Armah, Ayeyi Ndowm, and Talk About Jesus.
God of Miracle
Joe Mettle album released in 11th November 2017. It has 13 songs: Ogya, The Experience, Ga Praise, Amen featuring Ntokozo Mbambo, Ayeyi Ndwom featuring Ohemaa Mercy, Yesu Adi Nkunim ‘Reprise’, Yesu Adi Nkunim, Lion of Judah featuring Nathaniel Bassey, Bo Noo Ni featuring Luigi Maclean, Higher featuring Kingz Kid & Akese Bremponga, God Miracle, and Onwanwani.
Wind Of Revival
This is the latest Joe Mettle album and was released on 17th August 2019 with Reverb Studios label. The Wind of Revival album has a total Of 13 songs. Songs Include Pentecost, I see Miracles, Spirit Move, Power of Prayer, Tumi Wura, Hallelujah Song, Fa me Sie, Hide me Sunsum Ndwom and many more
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Portfolio of Performances - 2018/2019
Gospel Goes Classical, South Africa
KICC Crossover to Victory UK
Europe Tour, Germany, Italy, Amsterdam, Belgium
USA Tour, Chicago, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Boston, Ohio
ICGC Greater Works
Praise Reloaded
Christmas with Joe Mettle and Friends
LoveGift Charity Outreach, HO,
RCCG Festival of Life UK
Take Over UK
True Worshipers Conference 2018 Canada
Turning Point USA
Joe Mettle live, Togo
MTN Ghana Stands in worship
KNUST in Worship, Kumasi
Eastwood Anaba Love Revolution
ABN Gospel fest UK
Africa Gospel Music and Media Awards UK
Breakthrough, Lagos
Gospel Impact fest, Abidjan
Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, Accra
3 Music Awards, Accra
Reach Out, Achimota Mall
God First Concert, Abidjan
and many mooooooreeee
Awards
Vodafone Ghana Music Awards
Gospel Artiste of the Year - 2018
Best Male Vocalist - 2018
Artist of the Year - 2017
Gospel Artist of the Year - 2017
Best Male Vocalist - 2017
Best Male Vocalist - 2015
Africa Gospel Music and Media Awards UK
Africa Male Artiste of Excellence - 2019
Africa Male Artist of the Year - 2018
Gospel Song of Excellence 2018 - Bonooni
EMY Africa Awards
Man of the Year, Entertainment - 2017
3Music Awards
Gospel Act of the Year - 2018
Avance Media 50 Most Influential Ghanaian, Entertainment 2018
“I don't just say God is good, I am a real product of God's goodness - Joe Mettle”
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