By Oluwatosin Maliki
The Nigerian gospel music industry has witnessed remarkable growth over the years, with numerous artists gaining prominence through their soul-stirring gospel compositions.
Life can be a rollercoaster, and we all experience mood swings, moments of sadness, and uncertainty about what the future holds.
To uplift your spirits and remind you that brighter days are ahead, we’ve handpicked seven songs that will touch your heart and mind. We are confident that these melodies will breathe new life into you.
Here are seven exceptional songs that have resonated with audiences, bringing joy and hope to their lives.
1. Mercy Chinwo; Na You Dey Reign
Mercy Chinwo released this amazing song in September 2020, the 4 Million view and counting is an indication of how impactful and successful it has been. Some of the reviews received pointed to the song being uplifting, “Full”, Danceable, Relatable and some wished they were even Nigerian from Mercy Chinwo’s expression.
2. Mercy Chinwo; Tasted Of Your Power
This song is one of the tracks played in Mercy Chinwo’s latest album, titled: “Satisfied”, Mercy led an incredible worship session with the team as they sang “In different ways I have tasted of Your Power. Jesus You are too real, You are a great God Onye Olu Ebube (Onye Olu Ebube)”.
This song personalizes experience with God and fully expresses the intimate love and walk with God.
3. Mercy Chinwo; Onememma
Another song off her “Satisfied” Album, Onememma played a critical role in balancing the dynamics and build-up owing that it was among the first to be released. A song telling God who He Is, part of the singable lyrics are:
“Jesus you are good, Jesus you are kind, Jesus you are wonderful to me…
4. Abraham Akatu; Ogbenjuwa
This song is a masterpiece, Abraham started his first line by exalting God: “You are older than time” of this song Ogbenjuwa (My Captain or Warrior)? Well, He has an infectious smile and He is fully present in the recording while fully articulating every word in the song.
He noted on his Youtube release page that Ogbejuwa is a song that speaks of God’s Mighty Acts of war on behalf of the saints as Jesus remains the captain of our salvation.
What I love about this song is that it starts with a slow pace yet fully accentuated song owing to the inclusion of the percussion section and the real traditional sound to match the lyrics.
5. Nathaniel Bassey; Onise Iyanu
Onise Iyanu means ‘God of awesome wonders.’ Nathaniel Bassey totally nailed it on this song.
He gave perfect delivery, his voice totally accepted, the range being his best, instrumentation didn’t compete, perfect production and also timely in its release.
The song has over 16 million views, the song has gone beyond Africa. Nathaniel Bassey Said, “Our God is truly a God of awesome wonders whom none can fathom. He is the ONISE IYANU !!! ”
6. Nathaniel Bassey; I’ve come to worship
Nathaniel produced yet another powerful song, it is refreshing, uplifting, and worth sharing, a song somber in color, incorporating full strings, acoustic piano cover with a top-line electric piano.
This is a worship song with a serious conveyance of surrender and adoration to God. The melodic line is repetitive to enable worshippers to focus on God.
7. Adeyinka Alaseyori; Arojinle (Deep Thought)
Adeyinka sang this song, ‘Arojinle’, it is an intense worship song that reveals the numerous goodness of God to mankind, many of which we take lightly or look at as insignificant” She notes on her YouTube page.
