# Joe Mettle

Joseph Oscar Nii Armah Mettle, recognised by his stage name Joe Mettle, is a Ghanaian gospel musician and songwriter. On 8 April 2017, he made history by being the first Ghanaian Gospel musician to win the coveted Artist of the year award at the 2017 Ghana Music Awards. 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. He is married to Selassie Mettle (née Dzisa).

## Early life and education

Joe, although a marketer by profession, is a worshiper by calling. 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. 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.

## 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. 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. 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" 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.

### 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.
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, artiste managements and consultancy services.

## 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).

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient / Nominated work | Result |
| 2021 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Male Vocalist of the Year | Yesu Mo | Nominated |
| 2020 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Gospel Song of the Year | Mehia wo Yesu | Nominated |
| 2020 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Gospel Artiste of the Year | Himself | Nominated |
| 2020 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Male Vocalist of the Year | Himself | Nominated |
| 2020 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Album of the Year | Wind of Revival | Nominated |
| 2018 | 3 Music Awards | Gospel Act of the Year | Himself | Won |
| 2017 | Ghana Music Awards | Artiste of the Year | Himself | Won |
| 2017 | Ghana Music Awards | Gospel Artiste of the Year | Himself | Won |
| 2017 | Ghana Music Awards | Male Vocalist Artiste of the Year | Himself | Won |
| 2016 | RIGA Awards | Best Male Artist | Himself | Won |
| 2015 | Ghana Music Awards | Gospel Artiste of the Year | Himself | Nominated |
| 2015 | Ghana Music Awards | Vocal Performance of the year | Himself | Won |
| 2014 | Africa Gospel Music Awards | Artiste of the Year West Africa | Himself | Nominated |
| 2014 | CCML Ghana Gospel Awards | Best Praise Song of the year | Sound of Praise | Won |
| 2014 | MTN 4Syte Music Video Awards | Best Gospel Video of the year | I Am Yours | Nominated |
| 2013 | MTN 4Syte Music Video Awards | Best Alternative Reggae | Himself | Nominated |
| 2013 | African Gospel Awards (UK) | Best Artist for West Africa | Himself | Nominated |
| 2012 | Bass Awards | Alternate Song of the Year | Himself | Won |
| 2011 | Gospel industry Awards | Best Male vocalist | Himself | Won |
| 2011 | Gospel industry Awards | Best Song Writer | Himself | Won |
| 2011 | Gospel industry Awards | Best Video of the Year | Himself | Won |
| 2011 | African Gospel Awards (UK) | Best Artist for West Africa | Himself | Nominated |

## Discography
### Albums

| Year | Title |
| 2011 | My Gratitude |
| 2013 | Sound of Praise |
| 2015 | The Encounter |
| 2017 | God Of Miracles |
| 2019 | Wind of Revival |
| 2021 | The Experience |

### Singles

* "Medɔ Wo" (meaning "I Love You")
* "Sound of Praise"
* "Saved with Amazing Grace" (S.W.A.G.)
* "Ɔnwanwani" (meaning - God of Wonders)
* "Bo Nɔɔ Ni" (meaning "No One Else")
* "My Everything"
* "Ye Obua Mi"
* "Yesu Mo"
* "Great Jehovah"
* Give Me Oil In My Lamp