Joe, although a marketer by career, is a worshiper by calling. He was born to Florence Addo and Emmanuel Mettle and is the eldest of six children.
After beginning his studies at the Richard Akwei Memorial School, Joe Mettle later relocated to Kade 1&2 Primary School (Kade), where he stayed roughly a year before going back to Accra to the St. Michael’s and All Angels. He stayed at Korle Gonno 3 Junior High School (JHS) and picked his Senior High School Certificate from “His Majesty Academy”.
Joe Mettle graduated from Accra Academy. Prior to His Majesty Academy, he studied draftsmanship at the Modern School of Draftsmanship (MODESCO). He then attended the Pentecost University campus, a private Christian university campus located at Sowutuom in Accra.
Joseph Oscar Nii Armah Mettle, is professionally known by his stage name, Joe Mettle.
Mettle is a much-acclaimed Ghanaian gospel musician and songwriter.
On April 8, 2017, Mettle created history by being the first Ghanaian Gospel artist to win the much coveted Artist of the year award at the 2017 Ghana Music Awards.
That aside, he has received many honors in Ghana and beyond, and has played on international stages with International Gospel Artistes like Nathaniel Bassey, Donnie McClurkin, Ntokozo Mbambo, Michael Stuckey amongst others.
He is married to Selassie Mettle (née Dzisa).
During his early days of singing, he worked as a supporting vocalist for some Ghanaian Gospel greats including Cindy Thompson, the late Danny Nettey, and Reverend Tom Bright Davies.
Joe has appeared on the popular South African Broadcasting Corporation’s TV show named, “Gospel Classics” which also showcased Donnie McClurkin. He earned the Best Male Gospel Artiste in Africa at the Trumpet Gospel Awards hosted in South Africa.
He has numerous 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 ascribed to him, that got him nominations at the 2017 VGMA is titled “Ɔnwanwani” (meaning, God of Wonders).
Reference
Joe Mettle. Wikipedia . Retrieved 24 September 2024
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