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Diana Mary Tiku Nsan Nominated As Yala Achievers Award Media Peronality Of The Year
Joel Ajayi
Broadcast Journalist and award winning media professional, Diana Mary Nsan , PhD has been nominated as Yala Achievers Awards Media Personality of the year. Diana Mary’s nomination as Media Personality of the Year is a testament to her outstanding contributions to the media industry.
As a renowned broadcaster, media manager, communications consultant, and speech trainer, Daina Mary has made a lasting impact. Her expertise and experience have earned her numerous awards and recognition.
DIANA MARY hails from Yala Nkum in Ikom LGA of CRS. She is a vivacious, distinct, award winning media professional who is a valuable asset in her work and academic affiliations. She is result oriented, purpose driven and focused on delivering excellence in all her endeavours and art.
As an emblazoned broadcast journalist who started her career at the Cross River State Broadcasting Corporation while an undergraduate student in the Department of Modern Languages and Translation Studies (UNICAL), she has produced and presented various programmes on television and radio. Diana Mary is always on the path of learning and growing.
She underwent Media Skills Acquisition/Attachment with the BBC World Service Trust, Africa Adaptation Programme and International Center for Journalist Media Capacity Development, amongst others.
In 2012 , she was recognized and awarded by the Lagos State Government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) for her outstanding performance in environmental journalism while covering major bits on UN REDD programme in Cross River State.
She once made the lists of Vanguard’s Top On Air Personalities (OAP). In 2017,Diana-Mary Tiku Nsan was profiled by Profiles and Biographies, Future Leaders:50 Young People to watch, just to highlight a few mentions and awards.
As a Media Practitioner ,her flair has seen her cover News casting, presentation, production and editing, main stream and new media. Her good command of English and French Languages make her an outstanding events compere.
She has served as an official government house compere in Cross River State for two consecutive administrations from 2004-2015, anchoring state, national and international events. Public speaking is her forte.
On the path of advancement, she ventured into academia and lectured French in the School of Languages, Cross River State College of Education, Awi, Akamkpa for twelve years. During the period, she earned her M.A. and PhD.
Diana-Mary has a heart for service to humanity and adding value, she volunteers for several NGOs as a voice for vulnerable children and women. She contested elections to represent Ikom 1 State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly in 2019 under the umbrella of the SDP.
She has served as Special Assistant Media to the 36th Honourable Minister of Sports and Honourable Minister of State for Industry of the Federal Republic of Nigeria until Feburary 2025.
A mother who is passionate about holistic education for children, a sports enthusiast who loves and plays tennis, loves plants and art, Daina Mary’s nomination is due to her dedication, hard work, and passion for the media industry.
It’s worth noting that Daina Mary have made significant contributions to the industry in Nigeria and itis in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the industry that she is being nominated as YALA ACHIEVERS AWARD MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR.
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Mariaa Voice expands gospel music mission with ‘Akoko Mi’ and four-volume CCC Hymns series
Maria Abimbola Iyaomolere, popularly known as Mariaa Voice, is expanding the scope of her gospel music ministry with a growing body of work that combines original inspirational music with a deliberate effort to preserve and promote the rich hymn tradition of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC).
Following the release of her inspirational single, “Akoko Mi (My Season),” Mariaa Voice has continued to build on a musical journey that increasingly reflects both her artistic identity and her desire to use music as a vehicle for faith, learning and spiritual upliftment.
“Akoko Mi,” which translates to “My Season,” carries a message of hope, patience and divine timing. Re…
[9:59 am, 31/08/2026] Wikipedia Guy: Mariaa Voice expands gospel music mission with ‘Akoko Mi’ and four-volume CCC Hymns series
Maria Abimbola Iyaomolere, popularly known as Mariaa Voice, is expanding the scope of her gospel music ministry with a growing body of work that combines original inspirational music with a deliberate effort to preserve and promote the rich hymn tradition of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC).
Following the release of her inspirational single, “Akoko Mi (My Season),” Mariaa Voice has continued to build on a musical journey that increasingly reflects both her artistic identity and her desire to use music as a vehicle for faith, learning and spiritual upliftment.
“Akoko Mi,” which translates to “My Season,” carries a message of hope, patience and divine timing. Released in 2026, the song presents a declaration that seasons change, doors open and transformation comes at the appointed time. Its accompanying visual further reinforces the message of trusting the process and remaining hopeful for what lies ahead.
For Mariaa Voice, however, the song represents only one part of a broader musical assignment.
A particularly significant aspect of her recent work has been the CCC Hymns project, which has now grown to four volumes. The project brings together hymns from the Celestial Church of Christ, with Mariaa Voice intentionally selecting many songs that are not among the more commonly known hymns regularly heard in church settings.
According to the gospel minister, some of the selections also draw from newer hymns contained in the CCC New Revised Standard version, allowing the project to introduce listeners to a wider range of the church’s musical heritage.
“So far I have done CCC HYMNS VOL 1, 2, 3 & 4,” she said, explaining the motivation behind the project.
“The majority of the hymns in each album are not the common ones, some are new hymns included in the CCC New Revised Standard version.”
For Mariaa Voice, the project goes beyond recording and releasing music. It is also an effort to help people discover and learn hymns that they may otherwise have little opportunity to encounter.
“The main reason behind it is not just to showcase the beautiful and spirit-filled hymns God has given the church, but it’s also an avenue for people to actually learn to sing these hymns,” she explained.
That approach has given the project a distinctive place within her growing catalogue. Rather than concentrating solely on contemporary gospel sounds, Mariaa Voice is using her vocal ability and recording experience to bring renewed attention to a repertoire rooted in the worship tradition of the Celestial Church of Christ.
Her official catalogue now features four volumes of the CCC Hymns project alongside original songs including “IRE,” “ORI MI,” “Sin Oluwa,” “Se’yanú” and “Oti Funmilayo.”
The development represents a natural progression for an artiste whose musical journey began in the church.
As previously documented, Mariaa Voice’s early exposure to music came through the church choir, including her time with the “Little Angels” choir, before her talent was recognised and she was encouraged to pursue music professionally.
Over the years, that foundation has developed into a career spanning gospel music, songwriting, recording, performance and voice-over artistry. Her repertoire has also demonstrated a willingness to explore different contemporary gospel influences while maintaining a strong emphasis on positive and uplifting messages.
With “Akoko Mi,” that message remains central.
The song is built around the reassurance that delay does not mean denial and that every individual has a season ordained for them.
“Akoko Mi (My Season) is not just a song, it’s a declaration,” Mariaa Voice said.
“A reminder that no matter how long it takes, your time will come. Transformation will happen. Doors will open. Grace will speak. Nothing can stop what God has already ordained for you.”
That message has become particularly consistent with the direction of her recent work, music that does not merely entertain but seeks to encourage listeners, strengthen their faith and point them towards hope.
While the CCC Hymns series looks back to a rich worship tradition and helps bring lesser-known hymns to a wider audience, “Akoko Mi” looks forward, offering a contemporary expression of faith and expectation.
Together, the two strands of her recent work reveal an artiste increasingly defining her ministry around both preservation and inspiration, preserving hymns that deserve to be heard while creating new music that speaks to the experiences and expectations of today’s listeners.
With four CCC Hymns volumes now completed and “Akoko Mi” adding another chapter to her catalogue, Mariaa Voice continues to carve out a distinctive space for herself as a gospel minister committed to using her voice not only to perform, but also to teach, inspire and preserve a musical heritage for the next generation.
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