It’s no news that there are famous Nigerian Gospel Singers gracing the international stage and churches. The music industry is just so big and has lots of talents. In the last 5 years, it has witnessed massive growth and has birthed lots of talented singers and trendy gospel hits.
These have put not just Nigeria on the map but the entire continent. We have witnessed numerous collaborations between our gospel musicians and their foreign counterparts, so many top-notch songs, and gospel music concerts within and outside Nigeria by Nigerian gospel artistes. The works and contributions of these Christian singers have brought gospel music to the house.
Here we will be discussing the top 20 famous Nigerian gospel singers whose impacts and arts have brought them into the limelight and made them household names.
Top 20 Popular Nigerian Gospel Artists
1. Sinach
Osinach Joseph Kalu, popularly known by the stage name Sinach, is an award-winning Nigerian gospel artist, singer, song writer, and minister. She is undoubtedly one of the most popular gospel artists not only in Nigeria but also in Africa.
The 50-year-old “I know who I am” crooner, has written and released numerous hit songs, garnering millions of streams across various streaming platforms. Some of her hit songs include Great Are You Lord, The Name Jesus, Way Maker, and Precious Jesus, to mention but a few. She began singing in her teens and has grown to become a household name in the Nigerian gospel music scene.
2. Nathaniel Bassey
Nathaniel Bassey is currently one of the big guns in the gospel music industry. The 45-year-old singer, song writer, and minister gained spotlight when he released the song titled ‘imela’ which became a big hit.
Some of his other hit songs include Onise Iyanu and Olowogbogboro, among many others. The Imela Crooner became more popular when he created the Hallelujah Challenge on Instagram, which attracted over 60,000 people.
3. Mercy Chinwo
Mercy Chinwo is a super talented, award-winning gospel singer and songwriter. She became very popular after winning the Nigerian idol award in 2012. The “excess love” crooner has released numerous hit songs, some of which include igwe, testimony, omeka nnaya, incredible God, excess love, which trended very high, and so many other hit tracks. She is one of the most popular Nigerian gospel artists.
4. Chidimma Ekile
Chidimma Ekile is a very popular former Nigerian afrobeat singer who is now a gospel singer. Chidimma rose to stardom after winning MTN Project Fame and has since become famous. She was formerly one of the biggest Nigerian female hip-hop artists before she joined the gospel music scene three years ago. The Jehovah overdo crooner’s talent for gospel music ministry spans back to her childhood, when she was a member of the choir in her local church.
5. Ada Ehi
Ada Ogochukwu Ehi, popularly known as Ada Ehi, is an award-winning gospel artist, song writer, and minister. She began her journey in the industry in 2009 and has since become famous, particularly for her sonorous voice and numerous hit songs. Some of her popular hits include Our God Reign, I overcame, and Only You Jesus, amongst many others.
6. Nikki Laoye
Born Oyenike Laoye, Nikki Laoye is a famous female Nigerian gospel artist, song writer, performer, dancer, and movie actress. She is known for rendering spirit-filled worship performances. She started music in 2005 and has produced plenty of hit gospel songs, some of which have never felt this way or been coupled with others.
7. Frank Edward
Frank Ugochukwu Edward, popularly known as Frank Edward, is not only popular for his constant music hits but is also believed to be one of the best gospel artists in Africa. The gospel singer, son writer, and global performer is known for several hit songs. Eze ndi eze, mighty warrior, you are good, and so many others are worthy mentions.
8. Tope Alabi
Tope Alabi is a famous gospel artist who has been in the spotlight for more than a decade. She is not only a gospel artist but also a movie song composer and actress. She has numerous hits to her name, and most of her songs are written in Yoruba.
9. Lara George
Lara George is a lead gospel singer and performer who started her career at Queen’s University College, Lagos, and released her debut song in 1997. The Ijoba Orun Crooner is popular for her sonorous voice, several hit songs, and multiple awards.
10. TY Bello
TY Bello is a popular Nigerian gospel singer, song writer, and philanthropist. She started her career as far back as her university days, when she joined a gospel band with the name KUSH. Some of her hit songs include Alayo, War, and Restorer.
11. Steve Crown
Born Steve Crown Okolo, Steve Crown is a popular Nigerian male gospel musician who rose to stardom after he released his hit song titled You Are Great. The song is among the most popular gospel songs in history. Steve’s career has been bliss, with numerous collaborations with the likes of Don Moen.
12. Yinka Ayefele
Olayinka Ayefele is a known afro-gospel music artist. He is popular for his fuji genre of gospel music. Ayefele has had his career spanning more than two decades in the limelight. Some of his popular hits include My hands are blessed, bitter experience, and living testimony, to mention but a few.
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13. Chioma Jesus
Amaka Okwuoha, popularly known by the stage name Chioma Jesus, is a popular gospel musician with numerous hit tracks. She is known for rendering most of her soul-lifting songs in the Igbo language. Amazingly, her first song was written in Yoruba. She is a member of the Nigerian Scripture Union.
14. Samsong
Born Samuel Uche Mogekwu, Samsong is a famous Nigerian gospel artist who started his career as far back as high school. He released his debut single, Count Your Blessings, in 2002, which catapulted him into the limelight. He has numerous other songs and albums to his name.
15. Judikay
Judith Kanayo, known by the stage name Judikay, is a talented singer, song writer, and former backup singer. She began her career as a backup singer and took it to the next stage when she released her debut song, Nobody Else. She has been in the spotlight ever since and has released several other hits.
16. Mike Abdul
Michael Olayinka Abdul, popularly known as Mike Abdul, is a music producer, instrumentalist, singer, and songwriter. He is known for producing several hit songs, including Morire, Eyan Jesu, Iro Hallelujah, Korede, and many others.
17. Eben
Born Emmanuel Benjamin, Eben is a popular vocalist, singer, and song writer who started off as a rapper before switching to gospel music. The Imaranmma Crooner has several hits to his name. Some of them include God Dey and Iwo Nikan, among many others.
18. Dunsin Oyekan
Dunsin Oyekan is a famous gospel artist and guitarist. He followed in the footsteps of his father, who was also a gospel artist, and entered the industry. Hes known by a fan name, the Eagle, particularly for his interest in and love for soul-winning. He has hosted several praise and worship events with great attendance.
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19. Tim Godfrey
Tim Godfrey, born Timothy Chukwudi Godfrey, is a popular music director, vocalist, and song producer. He is often called Nigerian Kirk Franklin, particularly for his sonorous vocals. Some of his popular songs include Miracle Everywhere, Hallelujah, u be God, and several others. He is currently the owner of a popular gospel record label known as ROX Nation.
20. Buchi
Buchi Bwai is a famous gospel musician and minister. He is popular for his reggae style of gospel music. He started developing an interest in gospel music during his university days at the University of Lagos. He released his debut album in 1999 and gained fame a few years later.
