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20 Most Famous Gospel Artists In Nigeria (2023)
There has never been a talent shortage in the Nigerian gospel industry. Artists of both sexes have demonstrated their abilities via songwriting, singing, and live performances.
Let’s talk about the 20 Most Famous Gospel Artists In Nigeria. There has never been a talent shortage in the Nigerian gospel industry. Artists of both sexes have demonstrated their abilities via songwriting, singing, and live performances. Nigerian gospel musicians combine several components in their songs to enhance their artistic quality. In this article, RNN has put together a list of the 20 most famous gospel artists in Nigeria who are causing a stir in the gospel sector in Nigeria. If you enjoy gospel music, you should be familiar with these artists:
1. Dunsin Oyekan
One of the best gospel musicians in Nigeria, Dunsin Oyekan is known for his songs all over the world. He first played the guitar before starting to sing.
2. Osinachi Kalu
Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu, also known as Sinach, is a senior worship leader from Nigeria who has been in this position for more than 30 years. She is the first solo artist to spend 12 weeks at the top of the Billboard Christian Songwriter list.
3. Nathaniel Bassey
Nigerian trumpeter, gospel songwriter, singer, and pastor Nathaniel Bassey is well-known for his songs “Imela,” “Onise Iyanu,” and “Olowogbogboro.” Nathaniel Bassey has made a name for himself as one of Nigeria’s most well-known and popular gospel preachers throughout the years.
4. Mercy Chinwo
Mercy Chinwo is one of the top gospel artists in Nigeria. She was once a winner at the talent hunt with her amazing vocals
5. Moses Bliss
One of Nigeria’s multi-talented music ministers with a distinctive approach to music is Moses Bliss. He writes songs frequently, is a seasoned worship leader, a music director, a talented singer, and a multi-instrumentalist.
A few singles by Moses Bliss have received a lot of radio, traveled far, and touched many people’s lives. He released a song called “E No Dey Fall My Hand” in January 2017 and was described as a fast-rising pastor to keep an eye on.
6. Gift Ugochukwu
Gift Ugochukwu Christopher, better known by his stage name Minister GUC, is a Nigerian singer, musician, and gospel songwriter who was born on October 8, 1993. After his debut album, All That Matters, Desperate, and Yours, was released in December 2020, he became well-known.
7. Eben
Nigerian gospel singer, composer, and worship leader Eben goes by the name Emmanuel Benjamin. His upbeat and energizing music has found an audience among listeners of all ages. With lyrics that reflect his Christian faith and his conviction in the effectiveness of prayer, Eben’s music frequently explores topics of worship, faith, and the mighty hand of God.
8. Sunmisola Agbebi
Sunshine Agbebi Elizabeth, better known by her stage name “Sunmisola Agbebi,” is a Nigerian worship leader and songwriter. She launched her debut single, Amazing, in November 2020, but she rose to fame in 2020 thanks to the smash hit “Koseunti,” a revamped rendition of an ancient Christ Apostolic Church praise song.
9. Theophilus Sunday
Pastor Theophilus Sunday, a well-known Nigerian gospel pastor and singer, was born on May 9, 1987. He is a special gospel pastor with a peculiar anointing that emanates through his chants and songs. He is a native of Dekina in Nigeria’s Kogi State.
10. Tope Alabi
Tope Alabi is a Nigerian Yoruba gospel performer, composer, and actress. She is renowned for her distinctive musical style, which combines modern gospel with age-old African rhythms.
11. Chioma Jesus
Evangelist Amaka Okwuoha, popularly known as “Chioma Jesus,” is a prominent local gospel songwriter from the eastern part of Nigeria and a female gospel performer.
12. Lawrence Oyor
Lawrence Oyor is a Nigerian gospel performer, composer, and musician who was born in Ibadan and now resides in Lagos. Lawrence Oyor is a law-trained b.sc. graduate of the University of Ibadan, often known as (UNIBADAN). Along with his twin brother Godswill Oyor, he received his diploma in 2013.
13. Ebuka Songs
Ebuka Songs is a native of Umo State in the east of Nigeria. Furthermore, Ebuka Songs completed his secondary education before enrolling at Imo State University, where he earned a degree in theater art. Despite this, Ebuka Songs has published an astounding amount of music.
14. Solomon Lange
Nigerian gospel performer Solomon Lange is renowned for his devotion to particular musical genres. He is also a humanitarian, priest, and peace ambassador.
15. Onos Ariyo
Singer-songwriter Onoriode Ebiere Ariyo, also known as Onos Ariyo, is from Nigeria. She is well known for the highly praised song “Alagbara” by Nigerian music producer Wilson Joel.
16. Judikay
Judith, often known as Judikay, has a lengthy history in the evangelical music industry. She started her singing career by backing up Florocka, whose real name is Akinwunmi Nathan Oluniyi Akiremi. She made her debut with the track “Nobody Else” in 2013. Since that time, Judikay has been a gospel music industry force to be reckoned with.
17. Emma Oh My God
Emmanuel Edunjobi, better known by his stage name “Emma Oh My God (OMG)”, is a Nigerian comedian, multi-instrumentalist, content creator, YouTuber (Vlogger), event host, TV/Radio presenter, actor, producer, and gospel music artist. Abeokuta, Ogun State is where Emma Oh My God is from.
18. Kent Edunjobi
Kent Edunjobi is a skilled Nigerian musician, singer, voice teacher, composer of movie soundtracks, and songwriter.
19. Victor Orenze
Victoria Orenze is a well-known Nigerian preacher, gospel singer, composer, recording artist, and stage performer.
20. Tim Godfrey
Nigerian gospel musician, composer, and producer Tim Godfrey. He is renowned for making upbeat, soulful music that appeals to listeners of all ages. Since its release on digital music outlets in 2018, “Nara,” his debut hit single, has had over 30 million plays.
Conclusion
The gospel music landscape in Nigeria has been greatly influenced by these singers, whose heartfelt and uplifting music has inspired and motivated audiences of all ages.
Their presence and influence in the business are evident from the millions of streams their initial hit songs have received on digital music services. These musicians will undoubtedly keep inspiring people with their songs as the Nigerian gospel music landscape expands and changes.
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