TOP NIGERIAN GOSPEL SINGERS

MIDNIGHT CREW

Midnight Crew (consisting of Mike Abdul, Patricia King, Odunayo Ojo and Olugbenga Oyebola) is a Nigerian gospel group that has written their name in the fabric of the Nigerian music industry. And even though they’ve been singing since 2001, it was the monster hit track ‘Igwe’ from their second album that brought them to limelight, and since then, there has been no turning back for the young Christian singers.

Today, Mike Abdul, a member of the group sat down with Nollywood gossip’s At Home With Aniema for a chat. Enjoy:
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KEFEE

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Her music career started at the age of eight in the children’s choir. She moved on to the adult choir when she was fifteen.
Became choir director at eighteen because she could teach the three parts namely Soprano, Alto & Tenor.



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Sinach, an award winning songwriter, worship leader and recording artist is a key member of the LoveWorld music team of Christ Embassy who started singing at a very young age. However, it was not until she met the man of God, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, that she knew that she was called and then began her training towards using her talent for ministry.

For over fifteen years Sinach has been privileged to witness, first hand, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and amazing miracles take place in the lives of people while ministering in music, as her mentor Pastor Chris ministered in the Healing School, several crusades, and conventions all over the world.

As a song writer who has written over 200 songs and won several awards, Sinach believes in writing from her heart and knowing what the Spirit of God is saying to the Church. Mostly inspired by the ministry of the Word by her Pastor, she has written songs such as Awesome God, Simply Devoted, I am ready for Your Spirit, Shout of the King, All things are possible, Born to win, Fire in me, More of You, No failure with God, 'This is your Season', which won the Song of the Year award in 2008 and still counting.

She has won several awards through the years and among them, the prestigious LoveWorld Awards for ‘Song Writer and Vocalist of the year’. She has also won awards for her work in providing praise and worship music material for the church in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Many of her songs are sung by several churches and people all over the world. 

As a gifted vocalist and a worship leader, Sinach, with the LoveWorld Music team, has ministered to millions of people all over the world in mega programs such as Night of Bliss with Pastor Chris, Word at Work conventions with Pastor Chris, Youth Conferences with Pastor Chris, The Higher Life Conference, The Christ Embassy Healing School and many other programs by Pastor Chris with record attendance of over three million people.

She has also ministered to millions around the world on LoveWorld Sat, LoveWorld Plus, LoveWorld Television and other major television networks all over the world on the program Atmosphere for Miracles with Pastor Chris.

Sinach is fuelled by her passion to see people all over the world inspired to worship and praise God through Spirit-born music and lyrics and to see the name of God lifted up through her music. She has a passion for the glory of God! This reflects in her writings and productions, delivered under the anointing of the Holy Spirit.

Psalm 150: 6 "Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord!"
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BUCHI

Buchi's Biography
Born in Kaduna , Nigeria to parents of Abia State origin, Buchi’s early education began in Enugu and took him through Methodist College , Uzuakoli and Federal Government College , Enugu . In 1983, he came to Lagos to study English Language and Literary Studies at the University of Lagos , obtained a BA in 1986, MA in 1988 and later the same year took up an appointment to lecture at the same institution alongside a PhD programe. Buchi remained at the Department of English until 1994 when he yielded to the higher calling to propagate the gospel of Jesus through writing and singing in the reggae genre.

While in the university, his casual involvement in black activism through reggae club grew more intense after listening to Oliver Thambo and the officials of ANC (African National Congress) from South Africa, during the club’s exhibition on “Apartheid in South Africa” Again, having studied the black activist literature of Dennis Bruts, Wole Soyinka, Muta Baruka and the likes, Buchi’s preoccupation with reggae music as an “outcry against oppression” became deeper. Little wonder he also became involved in one of the campus confraternities which at the time prided themselves as anti oppression movements. This preoccupation with reggae music took a new turn when his friend Ras Kimono invited him to join the team of deejays on the Floating Bukka – a reggae nightclub situated on a docked vessel on the Marina , Lagos Island .

Foremost on the list of Buchi’s strong musical influences are Eric Donaldson, Joseph Hills , Burning Spear and Frankie Paul. In 1992, Buchi gave his life to Jesus in Christ Embassy Church and transmitted from the nightclub to the choir of that ministry, where he has remained till date. 1st album released 1999 (These Days) 2nd album released 2002 (So Beautiful) 3rd album released 2005 (What a Life) Married to Jane with 4 children Has ministered in church concerts including Reinhard Burnke’s stadium-packed outreaches. Multiple award winner including prestigious AMEN for Best in Gospel Category, 1999 Faith, POMP and TOMA Awards for Best Artiste, Reggae Artiste and Gospel album of the year variously.

LARA GEORGE Biography

Lara George is one of the classiest Nigerian gospel singer/ artist in the world today, this multi-talented, singer, producer and music director has a spell-binding and captivating voice, she was a member of the former KUSH group which was one of the earliest modern Gospel music groups in Nigeria. Lara released her first solo album in 2007 which was titled Ijoba Orun, the single was a hit and it still enjoys a huge support and airplay on radio stations, churches and homes. Lara George biography show that the talented singer was born in Lagos; she is the fourth child of five children. Lara developed passion for music while she was amember of the choir in her Alma mater Queens Colege, Yaba Lagos. Lara George studied law at the prestigious University of Lagos and she is also a legal practitioner.

Lara George Music career
Lara George's music career as a professional singer began in 1997 but she released her first hit single ; ijoba orun in 2007. Lara’s professional career began in 1997 when she joined the “Rock solid” group which belongs to a campus fellowship called Rock Foundation Mission, she later met some other talented singers – Ty, Emem and Dapo and together they formed KUSH. KUSH received many international awards and record deal and when the breakup of the group berthed the solo career of Lara. “Your dreams come true” is  the first group album to be released by Lara. Popular Lara George songs include; Orin “I will write a song”, Season, Fig tree, Forever in my heart, I can, Ko ma si {Nobody like you}, More than anything, Higher, Rise, and Higher.

Lara George new album
In 2008, Lara George album- forever in my heart won him several awards, these include ; 2008 Voice of the year award at the Nigerian Music award, and Female artiste of the year at the 2009 Nigerian Gospel music awards. Lara claims, her personal experiences as well as experiences shared from other people always influence her songs. Lara George New Album was released in July 2009, it was a sophomore album that comes with 14 tracks and she features Lord of Ajasa, and Midnight crew’s Pat Uwaje in 2 of her hit songs from the album- Run with you, and Ko le baje. Lara George 2012 album was titled “Higher” and it comes with lots of hit songs.

Lara George wedding
Lara George wedding to her husband Gbenga George is blessed with a son- Adeoba Alexander George. Lara George married her husband few years ago in Lagos Nigeria. Lara George husband is also a legal practitioner who also doubles as Lara’s manager.