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Popular Secular Songs That Appeal To Gospel Clan

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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:

  1. 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.

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NGO hails Tinubu’s climate awareness tour

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Jewel Environmental Initiative (JEI), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has commended President Bola Tinubu for inaugurating the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour, urging Nigerians and stakeholders to support the initiative nationwide.
Mr Ismail Bima, Chief Executive Officer of JEI, said in a statement in Gombe yesterday that the tour would significantly strengthen public understanding of climate change and encourage collective environmental responsibility.
Bima described the initiative as a clear affirmation of the Federal Government’s commitment to pursuing practical solution driven strategies that addressed climate challenges and safeguarded livelihoods, ecosystems, and national development efforts.
He noted that the programme would achieve its objectives if government institutions, private organisations, civil society groups, and citizens actively played their respective roles in promoting awareness, resilience, and sustainable practices.
According to him, the inauguration marks an important step toward building a nationwide movement capable of delivering measurable progress in Nigeria’s broader efforts to secure a climate resilient future for generations.
He said JEI fully aligned with the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour, noting that the initiative could inspire innovation, strengthen environmental education, and promote sustainable development across communities nationwide.
Bima also commended the Minister of Environment and urged federal, state, and local stakeholders to support the initiative, stressing that climate change impacts affected all citizens regardless of region or status.
He emphasised that growing climate pressures on agriculture, livelihoods, and ecosystems made the awareness tour timely, adding that stronger information sharing and partnerships were necessary to confront environmental risks nationwide.
He urged authorities to implement the initiative with sustained commitment, extend activities to grassroots communities, and collaborate with state and local governments to ensure wider participation and maximum impact nationwide effectively.
The Tide source reports that President Tinubu inaugurated the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour in Abuja on Tuesday to promote climate resilience and sustainable development nationwide initiatives.
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They Booed, Threw Bottles At Me – Tems Recounts

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R&B star, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has recounted the early-career challenges she faced, revealing that she was once booed out of the stage while performing at a school event.

Speaking in an interview with Newsmen, the Crazy Tings crooner shared that she wasn’t only booed but was also harassed with plastic bottles.

“I remember one time I was going to perform at my school as an up-and-coming singer and I thought I was going to receiving a standing ovation.

“But I got booed. They even threw plastic bottles at me,” she recalled.

Tems explained that despite the embarrassing incident and other such rejections, she remained determined to pursue a career in music.

The Tide Entertainment reports that  Tems admitted that some of the initial rejections she faced could be due to her conviction to stick to her originality instead of doing covers or familiar sounds like most of her peers.

The Grammy-winning singer said looking back now, she is glad that she didn’t compromise her style despite the initial pressures.

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Primeboy Pleads For Mohbad’s Burial

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A close associate of late singer Mohbad, Primeboy, has appealed for the artiste’s burial nearly three years after his death.

According to him, Mohbad’s body remains in the mortuary since September 12, 2023, pending burial arrangements.

The Tide Entertainment reports that in a statement Primeboy urged the family, public, and government to permit the burial, stating, “It’s been almost three years since Mohbad left us. His body is still in the mortuary. I’m begging the family, I’m begging the public, I’m begging the government, please let’s bury our brother. He deserves a befitting burial.”

It would be recalled that Mohbad’s death sparked public outrage, protests, and investigations. Ongoing autopsy examinations, police inquiries, and legal proceedings have delayed burial arrangements amid family disagreements and public scrutiny.

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