Uncle Charles

Charles Koranteng is no stranger to the gospel music industry has a passion for African gospel music (Afro Gospel) and its development, and is involved in the production and promotion of music of that genre. He is the founder of the Africa Gospel Music & Media Awards, an annual event that celebrates gospel music of African origin and runs 1615 Media, a Christian media and events company. Charles is also a member of the board of advisers of WOAMM (Women of African Origin in Music Ministry) an organization that serves as a support system for women of African origin in music ministry. He presented a Christian chat show on Faith TV which promoted the work of established and up-and-coming gospel singers and also produces content for radio and TV. Contrary to what you might think, Charles’ taste in music is very eclectic and he loves listening to jazz (all the better if fused with African gospel music) in his spare time and when stuck in traffic. A university lecturer, he loves cooking in his spare time and supports Arsenal FC. He has presented shows on ABN Radio, and Prayz In Radio and currently presents shows on UGN Jamz, Premier Gospel Radio, and Gtracks Radio. He received an Award for Industry Development at the Step FWD Awards held at the Fairfield Hall,  London in 2023