Top 5 Gospel Musicians of the Decade
The Nigerian gospel music industry is one that has never been short of talent. In the last 10 years, there are selected gospel musicians who have been consistent in displaying their talents through performances and hit singles.
Just as it is in the secular music sector, these gospel artistes have been consistently churning out hit singles with massive numbers in terms of streams.
Tope Alabi is arguable among the most consistent gospel artistes of their generation. Since she released her debut album, Ore Ti O Common in 2001, she has produced no less than five studio albums.
Although, she was more popular at a time for being the voice behind Nollywood soundtracks; she has also pivoted into stage performances at ceremonies.
Dr. Panam Percy Paul is a globally acclaimed gospel artiste from Adamawa State. Panam as he is fondly called is based In Jos, Plateau State.
Since his historic and revolutionary debut in 1976 with the album Dynamic Good News, he has remained one of the most formidable forces in gospel music in Nigeria and Africa. His repertoire boost of landmark songs includes, My body is your sanctuary, Praise God in the African way, Bring down your glory, and a host of others.
Having debuted his music career in 1997 after surviving a motor accident that affected his spinal cord, Yinka Ayefele, in 1998, dropped his first studio album titled, Bitter Experience.
Ayefele makes gospel-themed music with a party hue. This decade alone, he has released nine albums.
Osinachi Kalu popularly known as Sinach has written and recorded over 200 songs with several hit tracks.
Some of her his songs include –Awesome God, I am ready for Your Spirit, More of You, Waymaker, You are the fire in me, Shout of a King, You deserve, This is your Season, I know Who I Am, and lots more.
Sammie Okposo is another gospel musician whose accomplishment has so far been felt in the course of the decade. Releasing his debut album, Unconditional Love, in 2002, he has went on to win several awards.
With his track Welu Welu, Okposo has since been maintaining his spot as one of the Nigerian music stars that has gained global traction.
