Pat Uwaje-King is a name synonymous with excellent gospel music. She’s accrued her reputation through her effortless blending of indigenous music patterns with those of classical gospel, realising a mix that’s made her endear to different generations of listeners. This artistic ethos was evident as far back as ten years ago, when she began cutting the in-roads of a solo career.

Most recently, this skill was brought to the fore when she performed at a Super Sunday Worship which took place at the London headquarters of the Kingsway International Christian Centre (KICC), the church pastored by Matthew Ashimolowo. Beginning the event with an account of her long relationship with the church, she held the space spellbound for every second of her stay.

Then she gave a testimony, leading her way onto the glorious presence of God with thanksgiving. By the time she launched with “How great is our God?” it was impossible not to sing along with this instrument of the Lord’s power. Backed by the multitudinous voices, the worship session became more.

It’s quite remarkable the ease with which she moved one of the strongest Christian demographics in the U.K. Established in 1992 by Pastor Ashimolowo, it has grown into regular 12,000 plus members on its Sunday services. Watching the video of Pat Uwaje-King performing, the mastery is apparent.

Such powerful ability is the unique grace granted to Pat Uwaje-King, who continues to perform elsewhere. Regardless of the venue, one thing has always been clear: she knows her voice and how to utilise it in praise, and her commitment to God’s name has never faltered, even after all these years. These unified aspects of her craft and presentation makes it as such that any discussion about the most influential gospel musicians is incomplete without the name Pat Uwaje-King.

Uwaje-King has continued to be a worthy vessel for God’s message, traveling widely and performing at several prestigious productions and events. These showings bring her on-stage flair to life, offering the view of a charismatic singer and an even more enthralling performer, one adept at rousing the crowd to worship while maintaining the sonic standards of the band around her.

As evidenced on the KICC stage, Pat Uwaje-King is a musician who reaches deep into the spiritual and social consciousness. By giving her unique spin on some of the most memorable Nigerian gospel songs, she shows an inclination to appeal to the original tastes of her audience, a touch that would have brought great solace to the fellowship. Inspiring a memorable praise session, her over thirty-minutes on-stage moved quickly like a breeze, which is in line with what they say about good times.

With this performance, Pat-Uwaje King stands out as one of the great gospel artists of her time, with a trailblazer’s ear for the most original melodies and stories.