There is a new set of gospel musicians taking the industry by storm in Nigeria. They are talented, vibrant, and creative. They love God and always want to worship Him through songs. They are also new. They’re not the old gospel musicians we’re all used to. In this report, City People’s Contributing Editor, IYABO OYAWALE unveils 20 of such gospel artistes.
JUDIKAY
Judikay is a renowned Nigerian Gospel Minister and worshiper signed under the EeZee Concept Gospel Music Record Label. She is popularly known for her gospel single “More than Gold” where she featured Nigeria’s top gospel musician, Mercy Chinwo.
From the Igbo Eastern extraction of Nigeria, Judikay was born on 26th October to the Kanayo family as the first child in a family of four children. She is particularly from Osimili South Local Government area of Asaba in Delta State. Her stage name, Judikay is shortened from her real name, Judith Kanayo. She is a graduate of Theatre Arts from the Redeemer’s University, owned by Redeemed Christian Church of God in Osun State.
MOSES BLISS
Moses Bliss is a 27-year-old Nigerian Talented Gospel Artist, who rose to fame with his song “Too Faithful” released in 2019. He is a pianist, a drummer, a vocal coach, a music director of the Engraced Music crew (TEM crew) and the CEO of TEM Planet. Moses Bliss was born on the 20th of February 1995. He comes from Akwa Ibom State. Moses studied at the National Open University of Nigeria.
GUC
GUC is a multi-genre gospel music minister from in Port Harcourt who has shared the life-changing gospel through songs across the country. The ministry of Gift Ugochi Christopher began in Port Harcourt.
Born in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State, GUC hails from Emohua LGA, Port-Harcourt, a local government area in Rivers State, Nigeria. The name GUC is gotten from the initials of his name.
He married Nene Ntuk, the love of his life, on the 6th March, 2021 at Lemaco Halls and Garden, Plot 24/26 Ada George Road in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State.
PSALMOS
Mobolaji Yemisi Adekunle-Oniyo, popularly known as Psalmos, is a Nigerian gospel singer, praise and worship leader and a songwriter who rose to prominence following the release of her hit song “Oluwa ku’se” featuring Kore. Since then, Psalmos has ministered in a number of churches across Nigeria and UK, including Gloryhouse church in London.
Born October 31st, 1981, Psalmos is married to her Music Producer, Dekunle Oniyo. She used to work as a banker before getting into the music industry.
CHIDINMA
Chidinma Ekile, best known for her award winning Afropop song “Kedike”, ditched secular music for gospel music when she clocked 30 last year. She rose to stardom in 2010 after winning the third season of Project Fame West Africa. She also won Best Female West African Act at the 2012 Kora Awards. She is currently signed with Eezee Concept, with the release of her song, Jehovah Overdo.
JAYMIKEE
A native of Ilesha, Osun State, Jaymikee is a music producer known for his religious-based lyrics and songs. At the age of 14, he commenced his ministry as a background music producer for Mount Zion Film Productions. He is a graduate of Mass Communication from Bowen University. He began his career at a very young age after his father, Mike Bamiloye, noticed his talent, he allowed him produce music for some of their movies. He has quite a number of songs to his name. Jaymikee is the second son of Evangelist Mike and Gloria Bamiloye of the Mount Zion Faith Ministries fame. He was born on November 7, 1997.
KAESTRINGS
Popularly called Kaestrings, Kingsley Innocent Owoicho-Oche is Idoma by tribe. He resides in the North with his family. He’s quite versatile on the guitar. He discovered his love for singing very early in life and joined his church choir in Zaria. He improved himself from there. He read Fine Arts at the Ahmadu Bello University. He started his music pursuit at Gospel Ministry International (GMI) but later joined Apostle Joshua Selman’s Koinonia Global.
DEBORAH PAUL-ENENCHE
Deborah Paul Enenche was born on 28th of March, 1995. She is a top-rated gospel singer and first born of Pastor Paul Eneche, founder and senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Church, Abuja. Deborah read Law at Northumbria University. She was called to bar in the year 2019. But, she is more known for her music career.
FOLABI NUEL
Folabi Nuel is a seasoned gospel minister who has over the years of his ministry, served many life-changing songs and albums to the listening ears of many. He is best known for his singles ‘Yeshua’ and ‘In my Boat’ which ranked in the top 5 of the gospel music chart for weeks. The Lagos-based Artiste was born on the 7th of January, 1992 and studied at the University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
AYOMIKUN ALABI
Ayomikun Alabi is the daughter of popular Nigerian Gospel Singer, Tope Alabi. Ayomikun is a beautiful Nigerian Gospel singer, songwriter and entrepreneur. A graduate of Music from Bowen University, this delectable lady sings contemporary gospel music. Her songs appeal to the youth.
GREATMAN TAKIT
Nigerian rapper and singer Greatman Takit, and former member of multiple award winning music group ‘The Gratitude’ has just made his music comeback with a new song titled “Sound of Rain.”
The track, which is Greatman’s first song since his music hiatus in 2016, is a very inspirational song that challenges Christians to stand up as the light and voice of God, be the change, and the solution to many unanswered questions. It was produced by Timothy Gyang.
T’KEYZ
T’KEYZ is a talented recording artiste, instrumentalist, singer/songwriter, producer and a well-honed musician. He expresses his love for God through his music and believes that God has placed in his heart, creative sounds and messages to share to the world. He has released hit songs which includes “E’gole” , “Jesus Did It”, and” Ijo Ope”.
YADAH
Yadah started singing in the assemblies of God children’s church at a tender age, although never knowing it was going to be a career. As a pastor’s child, it was common to be active in church departments. She was active in campus choir in the university too and had gone for 2 music competitions which she never won or got any relevant positions in. But, she sang to fame in 2019 when she released her hit single, “Beyond Me”.
PETERSON OKOPI
Okopi has a unique sound and style of music. 2020 was a great year for him with the release of two heavy sounds. With “YOU’RE AMAZING” and “UP TO SOMETHING”, Peterson is definitely poised to make his mark in the gospel music industry.
MANUS AKPANKE
Manus is an Abuja-based Gospel Recording artist and producer. He is not entirely young and new. Just like Yadah, he can be described as a fast-rising gospel act. 2020 was a big year for him as he released two super hit singles. “YOUR NAME” and “THE SAME”. Both songs enjoyed massive airplay and Manus is definitely a gospel artiste to look out for.
AGHOGHO
Aghogho is a Multigenre Inspirational Gospel Music Minister, recording artiste, Human Resources professional, wife and mother. The Abuja-based singer has to her credit an album titled “You Are” which was released in a live concert in October 2019. She is dogged and passionate about her music ministry and her consistency is worthy of emulation.
THE MACAULAY SISTERS
This consists of Sinmidele and Ore Maculay. They often sing with TY Bello. They were featured on her “Amen Amen” song.
GOODNESS PATRICK
Goodness Patrick made her debut with the song “You’re Mighty” a few years back and in 2020, she released another hit single titled “THE KING IS HERE”. The song, which was recorded live at Sounds and Beats studio, Lagos, was a huge blessing in 2020 and is still blessing lives.
121 SELAH
Call this group the emerging face of contemporary gospel music and you won’t be wrong. This groups made up of Fasipe Ikeoluwa, Shammah John (SJ), Praximus, Chioma, Peculiar Chioma, Remii, Odulate Moyosoreoluwa, and of course the Leader of the Team, PD Wallson. It won the Old Mutual Amazing Voices competition in 2021 and is known for their beautiful and compelling song writings and harmonious sound. They were also featured on TY Bello’s “Amen Amen.”
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