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Popular Secular Songs That Appeal To Gospel Clan
The Music industry in Nigeria is all encompassing as it covers various hip-hop, RnB, Afro-beat, dancehall, reggae among others. There are notable Nigerian music stars that have released songs that rule both the secular and gospel genres. These songs are loved and appreciated in most social circles such as clubs and other social events as well as embraced in religious class. They include the following:
- Korede Bello – Godwin
‘Godwin’ is by far the biggest song Korede Bello has ever done and the song blew him into limelight and a favorite among almost every Nigerian. The song which was released in January 2015 talks about how Godwins in every situation, a picture that almost every Nigerian can associate with.
2.Darey Alade – Pray For Me
Pray for me is another remarkable song by Dare Alade and this is one of our favourites. Talk about a song, that was beautifully written and sung, then ‘Pray for me’ is what you are talking about. Darey featured the Soweto Gospel Choir and had an eyecandy video for the song which has been getting massive airplays across the continent.
3.Timi Dakolo – Wish Me Well
‘Wish me well’ by Timi Dakolo is one powerful song by the singer that shows off his vocal prowess. The song was produced by Super talented Cobhams Asuquo.
4.Adekunle Gold – Pick Up
Adekunle Gold has had a steady rise. Since he released his debut single titled ‘Sade’. The singer showed again that he has what it takes to take it to the top when he dropped the single ‘Pick Up’. The song which features the Yoruba language talks about how he wants God to change his story. The song also has a remarkable video and is a favourite among Nigerians.
5.Phyno – Fada Fada
Phyno is one of Nigeria’s popular indigenous rapper and he continues to show his versatility when he released his Ghetto gospel song titled ‘Fada Fada, a song he featured his business partner and most collaborated artist, Olamide to deliver. The song is a favorite among Nigerians and Phyno recently revealed that he’s been invited to churches severally to perform the song.
6.Yemi Alade – Nagode
Yemi Alade is one of Africa’s leading female singers. The vocal powerhouse dropped the song ‘Nagode’ and it instantly became a hit. The song was produced by selebobo and was released in July, 2015.
7.Chidinma – If No Be God
The singer has since carved a niche for herself in the music industry. The singer who said she was born blind decided to thank God with this powerful song titled, ‘if No Be God’. Many of her fans can relate to the song because of Chidinma’s ordeal when she was born without sight and how she managed to see.
8.Humble Smith – Osinachi
Humble Smith rose to fame with the release of his powerful song titled ‘Osinachi’ and even became an industry favorite when he enlisted Davido to be on the remix. Davido took shots at Dele Momodu in the song, which some fans didn’t like at all as they felt a song as great as that should not have been remixed. Osinachi is a favouriet and Humbles. He has performed the song at a number of churches too.
9.Jaywon-This Year
Jaywon’s music career cannot be talked about without talking about the biggest song of his career titled ‘This Year’. The song, talks about what he wants from God in the new year and is still a favourite among all age grades.
10.Dagrin Ft Omawumi – ThankGod
Da Grin may be gone, but one of the remarkable songs the rapper ever released was ‘Thank God’ off his second album ‘CEO’ (Chief Executive Omo-ita). The song talks about DaGrin’s experience and ordeal growing up as he thanked God for how far he had come in life despite all odds.
Spotify yesterday revealed a significant surge in heartbreak song streams in Nigeria during the Valentine’s Day season, with a 626 percent increase between 2022 and 2024.
This was disclosed in a statement issued in Lagos, Nigeria by Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa Phiona Okumu.
Okumu said, “Spotify data reveals a surprising trend, a massive surge in heartbreak song streams.
“Nigerians are turning to their playlists to express their emotions, with a staggering 626 per cent overall growth in heartbreak streams from 2022 to 2024.
“This Valentine, the sound of love is accompanied by the sound of heartbreak, and the data shows it’s louder than ever before.”
She said on Valentine’s Day, most surprisingly, male listeners streamed heartbreak songs at a significantly higher rate than female listeners, with a 362 per cent increase compared to 169 per cent among women.
“This could suggest that men resonate with the feeling of heartbreak more and turn to music as a private outlet for processing emotions.
“Whatever the reason, one thing is clear, when love is in the air, so is heartbreak and Nigerian men are pressing play on their pain more than expected.
“While Valentine’s Day is often celebrated with grand gestures, heartbreak is a common theme on Valentine’s Day -more than what’s publicly shown,” she said.
Nigerians will join their counterparts across the world to mark the 2025 Valentine’s today.
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has joined MLS side San Diego FC’s ownership group as a club partner.
SDFC announced today that Tems joined the ownership group through her company, The Leading Vibe.
In the process, Tems became the first African woman to be involved in MLS ownership.
“We are delighted that Tems has joined San Diego FC as a club partner,” SDFC chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour said in a statement.
“Tems is a globally significant artist who will help us reach new audiences and spread the word about our unique project, which, of course, has its foundations in sub-Saharan Africa through the unique Right to Dream organisation.”
Reacting to her addition as the latest partner in SDFC’s ownership group, the singer said: “I am thrilled to join San Diego FC’s ownership group and to be part of a club that celebrates creativity, culture, and the power of community.
“Football has a unique way of bringing people together, and I am excited to help build something special in San Diego, a city that thrives on diversity and innovation.”
Fashion and beauty entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani, has claimed she is enduring back pain and that her spine is degenerating.
Lawani revealed this in a video posted on social media last Tuesday.
In the clip, she opened up about her experience with epidural anesthesia, an injection administered to pregnant women in the spine to reduce pain during childbirth.
The mother of three claimed that since receiving the injection, she has not felt like herself.
She accused doctors of not fully informing women about the long-term side effects of epidurals.
According to Lawani, she received the anesthetic injection during the birth of her last two children.
She said, “When you hear ‘epidural,’ run. Doctors tell you about the side effects but do not tell you about the long-term effects on your body. I have about three friends having the same issues that I am having.
“Like, I am just 42, how did I end up with spine issues? I have a degenerating spine. I have implants in my spine. I go paralyzed. I can’t stand for a long time. I can’t even breathe properly sometimes because it affected so many things in my body when I had the surgery.
“They will not tell you because you just want the pain to go away. I have had two epidurals. I had my first as natural birth. The last two were epidural. The last one I had epidural because I had to undergo a surgery and I had no choice.
“See, the pain does not stop. My back is killing me and my spine is degenerating.”