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Gospel songs are a kind of motivational Christian music that has become a major part of Nigerian music.In the 1960s the Evangelical Church of West Africa Choir was popular, and in the early 1970s Bola Aare, Ebenezer Obey and later, Panam Percy Paul, Onyeka Onwenu, Tope Alabi, and Kefee were notable.
Gospel music is composed and performed for many purposes, including aesthetic pleasure, religious or ceremonial purposes, and as an entertainment product for the marketplace. Gospel music is characterized by dominant vocals and strong use of harmony with Christian lyrics. Gospel music can be traced to the early 17th century. [1]
He contributed significantly to Nigerian gospel over the years and he is currently the Director of Music at the Redeemed Christian Church of God. [8] In recognition of his immense contributions to gospel music in Nigeria, he was bestowed with the Award of Excellence by the Redeemed Christian Church of God in 2007 and in 2008, he received the ...
Igbo Christian Music (also referred to as Igbo gospel music) is an Igbo traditional musical genre written, performed, and sung to narrate or express Christian faith, values, or topics. [1] The genre is vibrant and spiritually uplifting.
He is the founder of Celebration Church International (CCI), headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. [2] [3] As part of his music career, he is the President of Outburst Music Group, a gospel music band formed out of the church choir for which he has written fourteen songs across the albums Kerygma released in 2017 and Octane released in 2020.
Nathaniel Bassey (Listen) ⓘ (born 27 August 1981) is a Nigerian singer, pastor, trumpeter and gospel songwriter popularly known for his songs "Imela", "Onise Iyanu", and "Olowogbogboro." [ 1 ] Over the years, Bassey has established himself as one of the prominent and most listened-to gospel ministers in Nigeria.
Christopher Delvan Gwamna Ajiyat (born 12 December 1960) is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter [1] and presiding pastor of The King of All Kings Church of the Capstone, formally New Life Pastoral Centre (New Life Assembly), [2] based in Kaduna, Nigeria and also oversees the ministerial arms such as: Arewa Christian Initiative; House of Jeduthun; Metahost Partnerships and Pisgah Media.
Buchi Atuonwu, popularly known as Buchi, is a Nigerian song-writer, author, poet spoken words and reggae gospel artist. He started as a disc jockey in night clubs. [1] Buchi is part of Christ Embassy's LoveWorld Music and Arts Ministry. [1]