Siani soared with four awards, including Best Gospel Group, Best Gospel Song, Best Songwriter (Simone Stewart), and Best British Album/EP.
As the group received their fourth award, lead singer/songwriter of Siani, Simone Stewart, expressed: “This is so funny... God is SO good! Thank you all for your love and support.”
Hosted by renowned radio presenters Muyiwa and Nikki Tapper, awards for 16 categories were distributed to the most celebrated gospel music artists and ministers in the UK.
The night opened up with a live performance by Andre ‘Saxman’ Brown, who stirred up the atmosphere with loud cheers and excitement.
Following the performance, awards were cordially presented by sponsors of the Oasis Awards to each artist, group, and minister.Winners included Tim Hughes for Best Praise & Worship Song (“Here I am to Worship”) and Natalie Philips for Best Female Artist.
Phillips, while clutching her Oasis Award, expressed: “I want to thank God. Without Him I am nothing. I know it’s a corny thing to say- but it’s the truth. It’s my truth!”
Other noted winners included Jahaziel, who won three awards including Best Holy Hip-Hop Artist, and
Ni-cola for Best Newcomer.
Highlighted performances consisted of a funky rap by Sammy G, an intimate song sung by R&B group Sons of Light, and a ‘hand-lifting’ song presented by Roger Samuels and his choir. International performances were led by Leah and Olivier Cheuwa, from France and Canada respectively, and Lyric Sings and Antonio Neal from the U.S.
Roney Henderson, founder of the Oasis Awards commented, “The Oasis Awards has now reached a very exciting stage. The nominees reflect those artists, churches and ministries that are having a major impact on the lives and spiritual development of the Christian public.”
The Oasis Awards nominations reception & pre-Awards was held on 26 July, at the City Hall, London, prior to the main ceremony last night, where ten Oasis Awards were presented. A total of 26 Oasis Awards were presented, including Church/Community Awards.
Full list of 2006 Oasis Awards winners:Best British Album/EP- Siani/ Love Is
Best Choir- David Daniel & The PCF Choir Praise Comes First
Best Female Artist - Natalie Phillips
Best Male Artist- Jahaziel
Best Holy Hip-Hop Artist- Jahaziel
Best Gospel Group – Siani /Love Is
