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Behold, Top Eight Gospel Acts

Published

10 years ago

March 18, 2016

Frank Edwards

Gospel music is gaining
grounds in Nigeria and beyond. Below is a list of top 8 remarkable gospel singers in the country.
1.Frank Edwards: Frank Ugochukwu Edwards, a member of Christ Embassy Church in Nigeria is signed to the church’s Love World Records. Frank began singing at the age of ten years as he learnt how to play the piano from his father. Currently, he has four albums to his credit, with latest one ‘Tag Jam’ released in November 2011 which took Frank to the A-class of Gospel artistes.
2.Sinach: Also signed to Love World Records and a key member of the music team at Christ Embassy, Sinach has become a household name in Nigeria. She has over 200 songs to her credit, including ‘Awesome God; ‘Simply Devoted; ‘I am ready for your Spirit; Shout of the King’, All things are Possible’ and others. Sinach ministers as a vocalist and worship leader of Christ Embassy, alongside Love World Music team.
3. Lara George: Lara was a member of the former Kush group which was one of the contemporary Gospel music groups in Nigeria in the early 2000. She is regarded as one of the classiest Nigerian Gospel artistes. The Lagos born Singer started as a member of the choir at her almamater, Queens college Yaba, Lagos, and kicked off her music career as a professional in 1997. Her husband, a legal practitioner also doubles as her manager.
4. Buchi: Born in Kaduna to Abia State parents, Buchi started out as a reggae singer while in school. He obtained a BA in english language and Literary studies from University of Lagos in 1986 and MA in 1988. He later took a lecturing job in the school while studying for doctorate degree. In 1992, Buchi gave his life to Jesus Christ at the Christ Embassy Church and has remained with the ministry till date.
His first album released in 1999 (These days), second album released in 2002 (So Beautiful), third album released in 2005 (What a Life). Buchi is married to Jane and they have four children.
5. Chris Morgan: The name Chris Morgan Abah Ochogwu, might not sound familiar, but he is the brain behind “Worship on the hills of African”, a vision that is dedicated to raising people to worship God in spirit and in truth.
The Benue State singer is no doubt an accomplished music minister, whose songs are filled with the divine presence of God, with great lyrical depth and inspiration and a great message of hope for our generation. He is based in Abuja with his wife, Queen Eunice.
6. Joe Praize: Joe Praize, singer and songwriter, also belongs to the Christ Embassy Love World, Born Joseph Omo Ebhodagne, the acclaimed Gospel Music minister who hails from Edo State released his debut album, ‘My Praise’.
7. Tope Alabi: The beautiful music minister who hails from Yewa, Imeko of Ogun State, joined the then Jesters International, a theatre group with acts such as Jacob, Papilolo and Aderupoko at Ibadan and since then, she has distinguished herself as both a talented actress and singer. She has over five albums to her credit and over 800 movie sound tracks.
8. Samsong: Born Samson Uche Mogekwu in Delta State. Samsong is one of the popular gospel singers in Nigeria. The ‘Bianule’ crooner has bagged several awards since his debut in gospel music.
He has remarkably utilized his talent in spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ across the world.

Entertainment

NGO hails Tinubu’s climate awareness tour

Published

3 weeks ago

March 9, 2026

The Tide

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

Published

1 month ago

February 27, 2026

The Tide

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

Published

1 month ago

February 27, 2026

The Tide

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.