Strand Town Hall was packed to the rafters on Saturday 15 March during the Look At God Music Awards (LAGMA).
Now in the fourth year, the awards are the brainchild of renowned businessman Yandisa Magagana.
The awards seek to shine the spotlight on talented individuals in the surrounding communities, while motivating and encouraging young artists and groups in various fields.
“I’m very happy to see that there are people who appreciate and recognise what we are doing in the community.” – Jerry Bobi
The awards are comprised of at least 30 categories, including sports and community organisations.
“We want to give them (nominees) a platform to showcase their talent and skills. This is a sign of appreciation, and we are saying well done to them. We believe that their input in the community has changed the perception that people have and put the area on the map,” he said.
According to Magagana, the awards have grown exponentially in the last few years, with new categories added annually.
“The response was electrifying. We added a few categories which, included Best Content Creator of the Year, Best Performed School of the Year, Best Youth Starter Up Business, Best Fitness Influencer of the Year, to count a few. We wanted to make sure that no one was left behind,” he stated.
Jerry Bobi, the owner and founder of the Jerry Bobi Youth Development and Bazuka United FC, was the biggest winner of the day. He walked away with three awards, including the Best Community Leader of the Year, Best Community Based Organisation and Best Team of the Year for his team. He said it was an honour for him to be among the nominees.
“I’m very happy to see that there are people who appreciate and recognise what we are doing in the community. I didn’t expect anything, but with the grace of God I managed to win three,” said Bobi, adding that what he did everything out of love