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23 Sep
Popular comedian and prophet, Bayegun Oluwatoyin, popularly known as Woli Arole, has alleged the existence of a “cabal” within the Nigerian gospel music industry, vowing to publicly call out those fingered.
16 Sep
In a remarkable accomplishment, renowned gospel singer and actress Tamela Mann has achieved a significant milestone as her iconic hit single, "Take Me To The King," has been certified Double Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). This remarkable achievement underscores Mann's enduring impact on the music industry and her unwavering connection with…
6 May
Within the Nigerian music scene, the Christian gospel section is one that is impossible to ignore. From the golden era of Midnight Crew to the evergreen evolutions from TY Bello, down to the experimental discographies of its new generation singers...
29 May 2021
Just like the American rapper J. Cole who recently followed his dream of being a professional basketball player, a serving Nigerian political is taking his shot at a music career. The Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi recently released a gospel music video in commemoration of his birthday. Amaechi, who clocked 56 on Thursday, can be…
2 May 2021
Nigerian singer Chidinma Ekile, best known for her award winning Afropop song "Kedike", has ditched secular music. Chidinma on Sunday announced that she is now a gospel singer. The announcement coincidences with her 30th birthday. "MY NAME IS MINISTER CHIDINMA EKILE. I'M A CRUSADER OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS. I'M A CRUSADER OF THE GOSPEL…
28 Apr 2021
Who is Mercy Chinwo? Mercy Nnenda Chinwo was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, on September 5, 1990. She is the fourth of five children in her family (first daughter). Chinwo began singing at the age of eight, first in her church's children's choir and then in the adult choir before embarking on her musical…
4 Apr 2021
Nigerian Gospel music artist, Joy Moses, better known as Jees Classy, has said that her first musical album titled, 'Revolution' is set for release soon.
24 Feb 2021
Nigerian gospel industry has transformed and adapted to the changing tunes and styles globally, adapting to its new sounds, performance dynamics and distribution models. It has brought with it hope at a time when Covid Pandemic has ravaged nations and concomitantly catering to artists when options for outdoor events and gatherings have been deemed inappropriate.
29 Sep 2019
Rev. Fr. Lawrence Adelana, a.k.a Fada Fuji, is a Catholic priest and fuji artiste. He spoke to INNOCENT ANORUO on how he found himself in this genre of music and why he hungers to perform at The Experience, a yearly gospel concert organised in Lagos
2 Jun 2019
Controversial Nigerian singer and popular nudist, Caroline Sam popularly known as Maheeda in a recent chat with Pulse have said there is still the possibility of her going into gospel music. The Netherland-based artist revealed that despite being known as the baddest Nigerian nudist, she is not worth emulating and according to her, her love…
3 Mar 2018
Elizabeth Ngozi Ehigiamusoe, popularly known as Ehiliz might not be a household name in the gospel music scene, but she is no stranger in the industry. From 1994, when she dropped her first album, Behold I Stand, till date, the Anambra State native already has 11 albums to her credit. She tells DANIEL ANAZIA how…

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