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Popular Secular Songs That Appeal To Gospel Clan
The Music industry in Nigeria is all encompassing as it covers various hip-hop, RnB, Afro-beat, dancehall, reggae among others. There are notable Nigerian music stars that have released songs that rule both the secular and gospel genres. These songs are loved and appreciated in most social circles such as clubs and other social events as well as embraced in religious class. They include the following:
- Korede Bello – Godwin
‘Godwin’ is by far the biggest song Korede Bello has ever done and the song blew him into limelight and a favorite among almost every Nigerian. The song which was released in January 2015 talks about how Godwins in every situation, a picture that almost every Nigerian can associate with.
2.Darey Alade – Pray For Me
Pray for me is another remarkable song by Dare Alade and this is one of our favourites. Talk about a song, that was beautifully written and sung, then ‘Pray for me’ is what you are talking about. Darey featured the Soweto Gospel Choir and had an eyecandy video for the song which has been getting massive airplays across the continent.
3.Timi Dakolo – Wish Me Well
‘Wish me well’ by Timi Dakolo is one powerful song by the singer that shows off his vocal prowess. The song was produced by Super talented Cobhams Asuquo.
4.Adekunle Gold – Pick Up
Adekunle Gold has had a steady rise. Since he released his debut single titled ‘Sade’. The singer showed again that he has what it takes to take it to the top when he dropped the single ‘Pick Up’. The song which features the Yoruba language talks about how he wants God to change his story. The song also has a remarkable video and is a favourite among Nigerians.
5.Phyno – Fada Fada
Phyno is one of Nigeria’s popular indigenous rapper and he continues to show his versatility when he released his Ghetto gospel song titled ‘Fada Fada, a song he featured his business partner and most collaborated artist, Olamide to deliver. The song is a favorite among Nigerians and Phyno recently revealed that he’s been invited to churches severally to perform the song.
6.Yemi Alade – Nagode
Yemi Alade is one of Africa’s leading female singers. The vocal powerhouse dropped the song ‘Nagode’ and it instantly became a hit. The song was produced by selebobo and was released in July, 2015.
7.Chidinma – If No Be God
The singer has since carved a niche for herself in the music industry. The singer who said she was born blind decided to thank God with this powerful song titled, ‘if No Be God’. Many of her fans can relate to the song because of Chidinma’s ordeal when she was born without sight and how she managed to see.
8.Humble Smith – Osinachi
Humble Smith rose to fame with the release of his powerful song titled ‘Osinachi’ and even became an industry favorite when he enlisted Davido to be on the remix. Davido took shots at Dele Momodu in the song, which some fans didn’t like at all as they felt a song as great as that should not have been remixed. Osinachi is a favouriet and Humbles. He has performed the song at a number of churches too.
9.Jaywon-This Year
Jaywon’s music career cannot be talked about without talking about the biggest song of his career titled ‘This Year’. The song, talks about what he wants from God in the new year and is still a favourite among all age grades.
10.Dagrin Ft Omawumi – ThankGod
Da Grin may be gone, but one of the remarkable songs the rapper ever released was ‘Thank God’ off his second album ‘CEO’ (Chief Executive Omo-ita). The song talks about DaGrin’s experience and ordeal growing up as he thanked God for how far he had come in life despite all odds.
Critics claimed that her body makeover was one of the reasons she allegedly left the marriage and noted that she was still out in public with the video of her club outing.
Reacting to the allegations, Ogbodo came to Bambam’s defence. She stated that no woman would leave her marriage simply because she went under the knife. According to her, it is the man who drives a woman to leave.
The mother of three further explained that no woman willingly leaves a marriage she has invested in over many years. If a woman does leave, it is the man’s fault, possibly due to abuse that she chooses not to disclose publicly.
She added that a man must have shown the woman disrespect or failed to nurture the marriage.
Ogbodo emphasised that if a man refuses to love, protect, and give peace to his wife, the responsibility for the breakdown rests entirely with him.
It would be recalled that Uche Ogbodo also recently underwent cosmetic surgery and shared videos with her fans online,
The actress had remained on the lips of many Nigerians following her role in the trending movie Love in Every Word.
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her distaste for individuals who attend events without being invited. The actress in an Instagram video, spoke about the importance of self respect and being considerate.
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her distaste for individuals who attend events without being invited. The actress in an Instagram video, spoke about the importance of self respect and being considerate.
The Tide Entertainment reports that she questioned the popular act of ‘gate crashing’, regarding it as a rude and disrespectful behaviour. Henshaw also urged Nigerians to refrain from attending gatherings where they are not invited.Nigerian Politics Analysis
”I want to talk about something rampant, has been rampant, and is still rampant. I just want to ask those of you who show up uninvited at events and parties, what’s your purpose? What do you aim to achieve? Then, those of you who receive a card that admits only one person and invite all your village people, don’t check with the host; you pack your people and come. What are you doing there? Why don’t you respect yourself and stay away? It’s rude, you’re a gate crasher. Respect yourself enough to stay away from places you aren’t invited to,” she said.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled dates for both the 99th Academy Awards and its landmark 100th ceremony. The back-to-back events, set for 2027 and 2028, will mark the final years of the Oscars airing on longtime broadcast partner ABC before a major shift to YouTube.
The 99th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, followed by the historic 100th edition on Sunday, March 5, 2028. Both ceremonies will broadcast live at 7 p.m. ET from the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and reach audiences in over 200 territories worldwide. Looking ahead, the Academy has also confirmed a venue change, with the ceremony set to move to the Peacock Theater beginning in 2029, where it will remain through 2039.
The Tide Entertainment reports that the announcement comes amid a shifting broadcast landscape. ABC is gearing up for a packed 2027 schedule, including its debut as the home of the Grammy Awards and its first Super Bowl broadcast in over two decades. Meanwhile, this year’s Oscars telecast saw a dip in viewership, drawing 17.86 million viewers across ABC and Hulu, a 9% decline from the previous year’s five-year high.
Still, excitement around the awards remains strong. The most recent ceremony crowned Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” as Best Picture, while early buzz for the upcoming season is already building. Anticipated contenders include the Ryan Gosling-led “Project Hail Mary,” Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three” starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, and Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s “Digger” featuring Tom Cruise.
No hosts have been announced yet for either ceremony, adding another layer of anticipation to the milestone events.
In addition to confirming the ceremony dates, the Academy also released its full calendar for the 2026–2027 awards season, outlining key milestones from the eligibility period beginning January 1, 2026, to nominations voting in January 2027, and final voting in early March.