CALABAR, CROSS RIVER STATE — Ugep-born, Atlanta-based music artiste Challex D Boss has emerged as one of the major winners at the 2026 Calabar Entertainment Festival Awards (CEFA), clinching two prestigious awards at the ceremony held yesterday.
The artiste took home the Best Songwriter award for his song Feelz and the Best Male Artiste award, marking a significant milestone in his musical career and bringing further recognition to Ugep's growing presence in the entertainment industry.
The double recognition celebrates not only his artistic performance but also his songwriting abilities, highlighting the creative effort behind the music he shares with his audience.
In his acceptance speech, Challex D Boss expressed gratitude to Almighty God, describing the awards as a collective achievement rather than a personal victory. He dedicated the recognition to God and acknowledged the contributions of his team members, including Faith Philip, Longe David Ubu Junior, Patrick Dominic Oluohu, Daniel Ita and Linden Archer-Graham.
According to the artiste, the people working behind the scenes have played an important role in his growth, particularly in ensuring that the right songs are released and the right career decisions are made.
He also expressed appreciation to his fans for their continued love and support, emphasising that their encouragement remains an important part of his journey.
"Today isn't about me. It's about the people behind the scenes making sure we release the right songs and taking the right steps," he said.
While appreciating the organisers of CEFA for the recognition, Challex D Boss noted that the awards had further motivated him to do more in his musical career.
The Atlanta-based artiste also used the opportunity to announce his forthcoming UNLEASHED Concert 6.0, scheduled to hold on November 21, 2026, at Hogis Royale, promising his fans an exciting experience.
His double victory represents another proud moment for Ugep and its creative community. As an artiste building his career from Atlanta, his achievement reflects the growing reach of Ugep sons and daughters across geographical boundaries and the opportunities available to homegrown talents willing to pursue their creative ambitions.
With recognition for both songwriting and overall male artistry, Challex D Boss has added another notable achievement to his musical journey.
