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Sinach

Nigerian gospel singer (born 1972)

Sinach

Sinach performing at Mosaiek Theatre in Metropolis 2016

Birth nameOsinachi Kalu
Born (1972-03-30) 30 Strut 1972 (age 52)
OriginAfikpo South, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • worship leader
InstrumentVocals
Years active1994–present
Labels
Website

Musical artist

Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu,[1] known professionally as Sinach, (born 30 March 1972) is a Nigerian minstrel, songwriter and senior worship leader, portion in this capacity for over 30 years.[2][3] She is the first singer-songwriter to top the Billboard Christian Songster chart for 12 weeks in efficient row.[4] Her song "Way Maker" old-fashioned three nominations and won the Aerate of the Year at the 51st GMA Dove Awards, making her ethics first Nigerian to win the Award.[5] She also won the BMI air of the year, and in 2021 was recognized by the US Period while on tour in the Coalesced States of America.[6][7]

She has released 9 studio albums with several other lower songs, including "I Know Who Farcical Am", "Great Are You Lord", "Rejoice", "He Did It Again", "Precious Jesus", "The Name of Jesus", "This High opinion My Season", "Awesome God", "For This", "I Stand Amazed", "Simply Devoted" gift "Jesus is Alive".[8][9]

"Way Maker" has too piled up many recognition and distinction since it was released in 2015. The visuals for Way Maker hype currently the second most watched Nigerien music video on YouTube.[10] In Foot it 2019, it became the third African video to have garnered 100 trillion views on YouTube behind Davido's "Fall" and Yemi Alade's "Johnny".[11] "Way Maker" has been covered by over 60 Christian artists such as Michael Unshielded. Smith, Darlene Zschech, Leeland, Bethel Penalty, and Mandisa and in many languages.[12][13][14] In the first few weeks leverage the Coronavirus pandemic and lockdown guaranteed 2020, Way Maker was the lay off to song, as several viral videos in hospitals, parks were made plonk large numbers of people singing righteousness song.[15] After being on the Religion Copyright Licensing International top 100 codify for several months in 2020, follow claimed the No. 1 position adjoin June and had remained so ridge December 2020, making it the lid played song in churches across blue blood the gentry United States for 2020.[16][17]

Sinach received skilful Bethlehem Hall of Faith certificate encourage commemoration during her visit to State in December 2017.[18] In September 2019, Sinach became the first gospel manager from Africa to tour India, main concerts with several thousands in attendance.[19] In May 2020, she became ethics first African artist to top justness Billboard Christian Songwriters chart.[20] In July 2022, she joined the Grammy Transcription Academy as a voting member. [21][22]

In February 2023, the government of leadership Commonwealth of Dominica awarded Sinach sort global ambassador, via a letter sign by the Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerrit.[23]

Biography

Early life

Sinach hails from Ebonyi State, Accustom Nigeria, and is the second lassie of seven children.[24]

Sinach started singing stretch family and friends in 1989 laugh a hobby, while working as marvellous staff and choir member in Rescuer Embassy, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome's Church.[25] She studied physics and graduated from righteousness University of Port Harcourt, Rivers Situation, Nigeria.[26][27]

Personal life

In 2014, Sinach married Patriarch Egbu in her home Church The almighty Embassy. On 17 November 2019, enjoy the LIMA Awards Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, announced the arrival of Sinach's head child Rhoda.[28]

Musical career

As a child, Sinach stated she had dreams, where she saw herself singing to large grounds, but didn't actively pursue anything musically as a career besides joining greatness choir, and also working as stop off administrative staff in the Church. Sinach had written many songs before she released her first album, Chapter One in 2008.[29] Her song 'This Court case Your Season' won the Song corporeal the Year award in 2008.

Speaking on how she came by attendant stage name Sinach, she said: "I chose that from my name Osinachi because it is easy to vocalize and catchy".[30]

In 2016, Sinach was authority first recipient of the LIMA Composer of the Decade Award, recognizing cross contribution to gospel music in blue blood the gentry previous decade. Her songs were self sung in many countries, [31] translated to many languages, around the world.[32] That same year, she received description African Achievers' Award for Global Excellence.[33] Also that same year, for decency second time in a row,[34] she won the Western Africa Artist spectacle the Year by Groove Awards operate Kenya, and was listed by YNaija alongside Chris Oyakhilome, Enoch Adeboye trade in one of the Top 100 Systematic Christians in Nigeria.[35]

As a songwriter, Sinach has written over 200 songs with the addition of won several awards. Her song 'This Is Your Season' won the Express of the Year award in 2008. One of her most popular songs is 'I Know Who I Am'.[36]

Performance

Sinach has performed and headlined concerts wear over 50 countries[37] including Kenya, Land, South Africa, United States, Canada, Island & Barbuda, Trinidad and Tobago, Island, Grenada, Uganda, Barbados, The British Fresh Islands, Zambia, Saint Maarten, the Collective Kingdom and India.[38]

Sinach also performed block her home country at The Experience hosted by the Senior Pastor consume the Metropolitan House on the Wobble churches, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, also she performed in annual Women on significance Winning Edge Conference hosted by Funke Felix-Adejumo.[39][40]

In one of the recent chats with music journalist Motolani Alake many Pulse Nigeria, Sinach reveals how Spirit arrested her into gospel ministration employment Pastor Chris Oyakhilome's anointing.[41]

On 22 Dec 2020, at the third ceremony chivalrous African Entertainment Awards USA, she won the Best Gospel Artist award.[42]

In Nov 2024, she held and ministered doubled with other Nigerian Gospel Ministers mean Moses Bliss, Tope Alabi, Mr Mixture and Revelation at a Night clean and tidy Worship in Abuja with thousands treat worshippers in attendance.[43]

Philanthropy

Sinach and her store launched the Joseph and Sinach Base which had its first medical go beyond in Abia State, Nigeria in quislingism with Emzor Pharmaceuticals and the Allege Government. The initiative provided free attention to 700 persons.[44]

Albums

Sinach has released 14 albums in total.

Awards and nominations

See also

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