Top gospel artistes making waves with fresh sounds

Ayobami Alli-Hakeem, popularly known as AnEndlessOcean, is a gospel singer and producer known for his emotive, genre-blending songs. Raised by a Muslim father and a Christian mother, AEO explored both faiths before ultimately embracing Christianity. Like many musicians, his journey began in the church, but as a bass guitarist, not a vocalist.

A graduate of Engineering from the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State, AEO was nominated in 2024 for Best Inspirational Single and Best Vocal Performance at the Headies, a nod to his stirring voice and storytelling.

Though he began writing songs in 2011 after learning guitar, his first professional release came in 2016. Since then, he has nurtured a steadily evolving sound. His discography carries a geometric theme, with projects like Apeirogon (2021), Decagon (2023), Hexagon and Octagon (2024), and the upcoming Nonagon.

His music, often centered on divine love, comfortably blends spiritual and secular themes.

 

Samuel Onwubiko, known professionally as Limoblaze, is a well recognised gospel artiste with over 30 million streams. He began his musical journey in church in Makurdi, Benue State, and studied Biochemistry at the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi.

His 2022 breakout hit ‘Jireh’, featuring Grammy Award-winner, Lecrae; and British singer, Happi, charted on three Billboard charts and earned him a MOBO Award and a Headies nomination. Since then, he has released a string of singles and his most recent album, ‘Young and Chosen’, which blends afrobeats, hip-hop, RnB, and soft-funk.

The singer has collaborated with notable names such as Travis Greene, D.A. Truth, Ada Ehi, Johnny Drille, and Banky W. His music, a fusion of sermons and party anthems, reflects his mission to make Christian pop accessible to broader audiences.

“Afrobeats can be about Jesus too. There was a need in the Christian community for music outside of Sunday worship,” he once said.

In 2022, he became the first non-American artiste signed to Reach Records. In 2023, he won Best Afrobeat at the Antigua Barbuda Global Music & Media Awards, and his performance at The Experience in Lagos cemented his role as a leader in Afro-gospel.

 

Born in Lagos but originally from Kwara State, Greatman Takit is a vibrant singer, rapper, and songwriter pushing the boundaries of Afro-gospel. Though the son of a pastor and church minister, Takit wasn’t raised strictly in church music; his early influences ranged from choir practice to Tupac.

He started rapping in secondary school and developed his artistry further at the Federal University of Technology, Minna, as part of a rap group. He officially debuted in 2011 with ‘Ain’t Nobody’, followed by ‘Ijo’ (2013) and ‘Farewemi’ (2014). His 2016 EP, ‘Wildfire’ solidified his presence on the gospel scene.

Takit has said that he believes music should educate and entertain. In 2023, he collaborated with Moses Bliss and Prinx Emmanuel on ‘Daddy Wey Dey Pamper’ and was featured on ‘Glory’ by Israel Houghton and Tim Godfrey in 2025.

He won Best Gospel Rap Artist at the 2024 Kingdom Achievers Awards.

 

Mercy Chinwo’s powerful voice and soulful lyrics have made her one of Nigeria’s leading gospel artistes. She began singing at the age of eight in her church’s children’s choir, eventually becoming music director of the adult choir. After earning a degree in Linguistics and Communication Studies from the University of Port Harcourt, she gained national fame by winning Nigerian Idol Season 2.

Her professional music career launched with ‘Testimony’ (2015) and ‘Igwe’ (2016). In 2017, she signed with EeZee Conceptz, leading to her 2018 hit, ‘Excess Love’. Her collaborations with Nathaniel Bassey, Chioma Jesus, and Moses Bliss have broadened her reach.

In 2025, she won Best Inspirational Single at the Headies for ‘You Do This One’. Though she parted ways with EeZee Conceptz in 2022 and has been embroiled in a messy battle with him, Chinwo has continued to churn out music.

 

Born Prince Emmanuel in Abia State, Prinx Emmanuel is a dynamic afro-gospel artiste, producer, and sound engineer. Raised in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, he lost his father at age 10 but pursued music in church, first as a drummer and later a producer and multi-instrumentalist.

His debut single, ‘Brother Nwachukwu’ (2016) kicked off a promising career defined by his unique “street-church” sound—a fusion of Afrobeats, gospel, and pidgin.

He gained global attention in 2022 with ‘Kumama Papa’, featuring Grace Lokwa and Moses Bliss. His collaborations with Limoblaze (Ifunanya), Greatman Takit, Victor Thompson, and Kola Boy, have strengthened his reputation.

In March 2025, he headlined the Reverb concert in London, United Kingdom. He also performed at The Experience Lagos, sharing the stage with Sinach, Travis Greene, and others.

His accolades include the 2022 Galaxy Music Award for Best Gospel Song and 2025’s Gospel Artist of the Year.

 

Hailing from Kogi State, Theophilus Sunday is a prophetic worship leader and Theatre Arts graduate from the Kogi State University.

Sunday is a key figure at 1Spirit, a movement dedicated to “preparing the church for Christ’s return”.

Stating that it is more than a music ministry, the singer once explained, “Music is just the bait to call the church into God’s burden.”

His sound blends traditional Igala melodies with contemporary rhythms, offering worship that feels deeply spiritual and culturally rooted.

 

Ebuka Hillary, known as Ebuka Songs, is a worship leader celebrated for his powerful chants and solemn music.

A worship leader during his university days, Ebuka released his debut album, ‘Midnight Cry’ in 2021. But it was 2023’s viral single ‘I Will Pray’ that thrust him into the spotlight.

In 2023, he won multiple awards including CLIMA Africa’s Best Male Gospel Artiste and Galaxy Music Awards’ Breakthrough Artist of the Year. He was also listed in YNaija’s 150 Most Interesting People in Culture.

 

Akinade Ibuoye, aka Gaise Baba, is an Afro-fusion gospel artiste blending Yoruba, English, and Pidgin with rich spiritual messages. A graduate of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Osun State, Gaise released his debut album in 2011, with the hit ‘Follow Follow’ enjoying favourable airplay.

In 2015, he signed with Coded Tunes, led by ID Cabasa. Beyond music, he’s passionate about youth empowerment, founding LightOut Initiative, which has impacted over 29,000 students.

His recent track, ‘No Turning Back’, featuring Lawrence Oyor, has been gaining traction.

 

Victoria Orenze, born in Benin City in 1984, is a powerful voice in gospel music. Starting as a backup singer, she studied at MUSON and took a course at Berklee College of Music. She rose to fame after featuring on Nathaniel Bassey’s ‘Alagbada Ina’ and has since released deeply spiritual worship songs that draw global audiences.

In recognition of her contributions to gospel music, she received a nomination for Best Inspirational Single at The Headies 2023 for her song, ‘I Get Backing’, and was also nominated for Gospel Artiste of the Year at the 2023 Galaxy Music Awards.

 

Moses Enang, popularly known as Moses Bliss, hails from Akwa Ibom State. Raised in a musically inclined family, he developed a passion for music early on and began his journey as a member of his local church choir, where his talent quickly stood out.

Although he officially released his debut single, ‘God is Real’ in 2014, it was his 2019 breakout hit, ‘Too Faithful’ that brought him widespread acclaim and established him as a household name in gospel music.

His contributions to gospel music have earned him several accolades, including the African Achievers Award for Excellence in Contemporary Music in 2025, presented at the House of Lords in the UK Parliament.

Bliss’s influence continues to expand globally. He has graced international stages, and in May 2024, he was invited to perform for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, during their visit to Nigeria.