Freke
Freke spent
growing up years in Lagos and then Akwa Ibom. From
Akwa Ibom, his name commenced a parade that has led his performances from pole
to pole across cities and nations from Africa to Europe. From singing in
a teens' choir in Lagos, he has glided to
featuring in international concerts, conferences and events. In 2012 he was
nominated for the Crystal Gospel Awards.
The
native of Ikono L.G.A, now lives with his family in Abuja. He has been a national favorite for leading the Nigerian
national anthem, is not only a singer, but is also much sought after as a Corporate
Emcee.
The amazing news is that he leads a train of music A-listers who are relocating to Uyo, Akwa Ibom.
The amazing news is that he leads a train of music A-listers who are relocating to Uyo, Akwa Ibom.
Timi
Dakolo
Born January
20, 1981, in Accra, Ghana
to a Bayelsa born father, David dakolo, and a Ghanaian
mother, Norah, Timi Dakolo was raised by his grandmother Ateni Dakolo in
Port Harcourt, and he credits her as his early
singing teacher.
Timi started
singing in church at the age of twelve till he became a leading Nigerian singer
having broken into renown with a win of the inaugural season of Idols West Africa in 2007.
He is one of very few Nigerian church folk to be profiled on Wikipedia and
verified on Twitter.
Midnight
Crew
Starting out
as a group of eleven, the group that became, arguably the most exciting gospel quartet
in Nigeria, consists of Mike Abdul, Patricia King, Odunayo Ojo and Olugbenga
Oyebola. They have been singing since 2001, but ‘Igwe’ from their
second album brought them to the globe. Their music is described as eclectic,
robust and full of character, taking something from every genre of music
available to its four proprietors..
AWARDS:
Music Group
of The Year : City People Awards, 2009.
Gospel
Artiste of The Year : Nigerian Entertainment Awards(USA), 2009.
Best
Traditional Song : Nigerian Gospel Music Awards, 2009.
Most Popular
Song of The Year : Nigerian Gospel Music Awards, 2009.
Album of The
Year : Nigerian Gospel Music Awards, 2009.
Best Non-UK
based group: Africa Gospel Music Awards UK, 2010
Best Non-UK
song of the year : Africa Gospel Music Awards UK, 2010.
Best
Indigenous Gospel Song : Nigeria Gospel Music Awards, 2011.
Gospel Group
of the Year : Kingdom Africa Awards, 2011.
Gospel
Artiste of the Year : Kingdom Africa Awards, 2011.
AITY Dennis Inyang
Pst Aity was
once a Television Producer, a French Teacher, an Advertising Practitioner and a
newspaper/magazine Editor. She is today a multi-award winning gospel music
mother of many and Associate Presiding Pastor/ Music Director of Sure Word
Assembly International.
Few accolades
of hers;
Nigeria’s
Outstanding Female Gospel Artiste of the Year,
Niger Delta
Forum Award of Excellence,
Best Akwa
Ibom Gospel Artiste of the year,
Role Model
for Youths Award,
Excellence
Award presented to her by the Akwa Ibom State Government, etc.
Joe
Praize
Joseph Omo
Ebhodaghe is the man we know as Joe Praize. A steadfast member of Christ Embassy Joe
Praize is known to minister with Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD. world over. His
most recognized songs include the anthem “Mighty God”, “Your love”, “Destined
to win,” and “What a mighty God”.
Preye
Preye Odede has
Graced some of the finest stages, performing alongside revered gospel acts on
both sides of the music industry divide of gospel and mainstream. With over 13
different nominations, 5 awards won and more there is certainly something phenomenal
about this one. His’ was nominated as best gospel video on the NMVA
(Nigerian Music Video Awards)- ‘Ebezina’ shot by Akin Alabi.
PITA
“My name is
Peter Linus and P.I.T.A
is an acronym for Praise In This Age. It comprises a group
of young vibrant Christians who intend to be the alternative to secular
music; we carry the message of Jesus in a manner of urgency to the ends of the
earth through music and words. I’m privileged be the team leader” (from an
interview with House On The Rock press).
Uduak Umo
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