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These Nigerian Afrobeats Songs Are Turning 10 Years In 2023 These Nigerian Afrobeats Songs Are Turning 10 Years In 2023. In this article, TrendyBeatz takes a long nostalgic trip down memory lane to curate a list of songs that turned a decade in this new year, 2023. Here's a TrendyBeatz curated list of songs that made 2013 a stellar year for the Nigerian music scene.
Fear Women: 10 Nigerian Songs That Preach The Gospel Better Fear Women: 10 Nigerian Songs That Preach The Gospel Better. In this article, TrendyBeatz curated a list of ten Nigerian songs that preach the gospel of "Fear Women" in no particular order while reviewing the story behind the lyrics, the context of the theme and the production of each song.
Delineation between Nigerian gospel and secular music has been a subject of academic debate over the years, the current state of the two genres in the area of performance most times makes it almost impossible to differentiate between the two. In terms of instrumentation, performance practice, mannerism, dance movement and many more, there seems not to be a dividing line between the two even though they are separate genres of music. It is against this backdrop that this paper explores the features of both Nigeria gospel and secular music. This is to determine the boundary line between gospel and secular music. It will also serve as a background and establish a platform to build the argument on the hybridisation of Christian gospel music in Nigeria.
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In the United States, gospel artistes achieve mainstream success, attain celebrity status and enjoy widespread fame even among non-believers. Tasha Cobbs, CeCe Winans, Women of Faith, Lauren Daigle, The Elevation Music and Hillsong are household names, show up at red carpet events, have a mammoth social media following, and are almost as well regarded in mainstream media as their secular counterparts like Cardi B or Ariana Grande. Hillsong, for example, had previously sold out another mega venue, Anthem. The band also has over 2 million followers on Instagram and 3.5 million weekly listens on Spotify. They hold tours, sell branded items, and have a cult-like following across social media platforms.
Beyond personal success stories, the music award institutions recognize and enable gospel artistes. The Recording Academy has 5 award categories dedicated solely to the gospel genre. Gospel songs make their way into the Billboard charts, and the Dove awards, the foremost gospel music award in the country, is acknowledged by multiple demographics.
This is surprising, given that Nigeria is a deeply religious country. Plus, Nigeria has a way of exporting everything religious. The biggest churches in the world are in Nigeria (In 2008, the Faith Tabernacle, the auditorium of the Living Faith Church was named the largest auditorium in the world by Guinness World Records.) Nigerian clergymen constitute some of the richest pastors in the world. It appears we neither lack the numbers or the means, so why have gospel artistes not risen to the ranks of mainstream celebrities, enjoying success much as their secular counterparts?
It is thus remarkable what Mr. Ezekiel Onyedikachi ThankGod of Eezee Conceptz is doing. It is easy to see the intentionality behind the grooming of his talents. Eezee Conceptz is one of the very few Christian outfits dedicated to producing excellent gospel music. At the same time, he is intentional about promoting the artistes, and generally going about the business side of the endeavour with a finesse usually absent in such spaces. So, today we have Mercy Chinwo, Judikay and GUC, fruits of his labour.
In conclusion, it is easy to point to others when the challenge is inwards. It is the average Nigerian that gives secular artistes the airplay they garner. Of the many Christian weddings we see, how many of the couples and families involved strictly insist on gospel music at their weddings? How about intentionally seeking to promote Christian content? Nigerian Christians need to become intentional about streaming gospel songs, buying tickets for concerts, and interacting with these stars on social media. If the gospel will be spread abroad, if Nigerian gospel music will travel, then the Nigerian Christian must take part.
In the sphere of Gospel Music, Nigerian artists have significantly impacted the landscape owing to their exceptional talent, inspiring lyrics, and soulful renditions. The contributions of these artists have not only gained recognition within Nigeria, but have made ripples in the international music scene, garnering respect from music lovers worldwide. Here are 20 notable gospel artists in Nigeria well-known for their contributions.
6. Tope Alabi: An indigenous Yoruba Gospel artist, Tope Alabi's unique style and grace has made her one of the most recognized in the Gospel music industry. Her album "Oruko Tuntun" received wide acclaim.
These 20 artists, through their profound lyrical content and compelling melodies, have greatly influenced the Gospel music industry in Nigeria, thereby bringing a fresh perspective to Gospel music on a global scale
I worked on a list of MY (emphasis on 'MY') 15 greatest female Nigerian singers of ALL TIME. Like every list, this one is biased and reflects my taste, but I think it covers a lot of people's tastes too. It covers the spectrum of the female presence in the Nigerian music scene.
The aesthetics of her music shuns the exotic, for realness, warmth and love fairytales. In 2019, she won the 'Album of the Year' category at the Headies, for her debut album, a rare feat for a female act.
Her debut single 'Kele Kele Love' saw her inject American beauty aesthetics into the Nigerian scene. Her follow-up 'Love Me 3X' set the ball rolling for Tiwa Savage, acting as a barrier breaker for women to express their sexuality in the music space and the criticisms that followed.
The music of the Lijadu Sisters can be baffling to tag. It is oddly cohesive like the music of their cousin Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and sometimes funky and trippy like William Onyeabor's.
Their music was edgy with social and political commentary. Their influence in Nigerian music was highlighted when pop star Ayra Starr sampled their classic song 'Orere Elejigbo' on 'Sare'. Alternative icons inspiring an alt-pop star 42 years after.
Her soundtracks touched on spirituality and life lessons, two themes she has stuck to as she pivoted into a full-time gospel minister. With 14 albums to her credit, Tope Alabi is unrivalled in her eloquence in using Yoruba as a spiritual medium to contact the Heavens.
The Reggae act is more than numbers. She has an indelible imprint on Nigerian music. Evi Edna Ogholi waved the green, gold, and red flag with the Lion of Judah as Rastafarian ideology and Reggae music swept through the country in the 80s.
Her style of Reggae music was unique. She sang many of her records in the Iskoko dialect and found relevant space in the WA-ZO-BIA monopolistic triangle. She even delved into other genres like Folk and Country music.
In the 90s, the Elegant Stallion became a feature in Nigeria's home video industry (Nollywood.) In 1999, she starred in 'Conspiracy', arguably one of the best dramatic performances by a Nigerian actor. The song featured a hit from her discography, 'You & I'. The film's success led to a revival of the cult classic song and introduced it to a new generation of music lovers. 'You & I' remains one of the most endearing ballads by a Nigerian singer.
Decades before Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie catapulted onto the world stage with an unapologetic and confident Igbo-centric attitude while displaying an equal understanding of modern pop culture, Onyeka was the avatar for the city Igbo babe. Her timeless songs, 'Bia Nulu' and 'Iyogogo', prove she never strayed away from South-Eastern roots as globalism began to have more influence in Nigerian music.
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