In today’s episode of Gospel Ministers Across Africa (GMAA), we take a look at awe-inspiring African singers taking the Gospel to the ends of the world with their music. We focus on Limoblaze, Kambua, Chidinma Ekile and KS Bloom.
LIMOBLAZE:
Samuel Onwubiko is a Nigerian gospel singer/rapper who’s popularly known as Limoblaze. The singer is signed to an American gospel record label called Reach Records.
Limoblaze has been in the music industry since 2014, but his miraculous breakthrough came in 2023 when he broke lose with his hit single – “Jireh” featuring Lecrae and HappiMusic. Eversince, he’s been an intriguing artist in the industry, delivering back-to-back hits.
Limoblaze has always been an ardent artist with a distinct work ethic and inspiration. He’ll drop many songs, but “Jireh” remains that one song you’ll use to reference his journey
KAMBUA:
Kambua Mathu, known simply as Kambua, isn’t new to the gospel music scene. The Kenyan singer who was born in 1986, has a full mastery of the art of music, given that after excelling in music during her childhood with the church choir, she decided to further her studies later on in her career in Calgary, Canada where she acquired a degree in music.
Kambua, used to be a mother of four until she tragically lost one of her kids. Nonetheless, her career has been productive as she is one of the most influential Kenyan artists.
The 38-year-old has three albums to her name, and continues to take her craft beyond Kenya. She’s one consistent gospel singer you can always count on to bring you good music and that Africaness in her Productions.
CHIDINMA EKILE:
Who doesn’t know about Chidinma Ekile, one of Nigeria’s finest singers? Chidinma used to be in the secular industry till she made an impeccable U-turn to become a gospel artist. Chidinma has been in the music industry for a long time but unlike many artists who switch lanes and get lost in the mud, Chidinma’s music career in gospel has actually been impressive. She is signed to Eezee Conceptz, a label that used to harbor Mercy Chinwo. The label also has artists like Judikay and others.
Chidinma’s switch has been undeniably smooth and steady. She settled effortlessly in the gospel industry, after conquering the secular Afrobeats scene. In less than two years, she has been consistent and garnering huge numbers across streaming platforms.
Her “Jevoha overdo” has amassed over 45 million streams; an unprecedented milestone for a gospel singer of her caliber.
KS BLOOM:
Ivorian gospel sensation, KS Bloom features yet again in this episode of GMAA, given his consistency and tenacity. KS Bloom has remained an ardent exporter of the Ivorian culture through his music. With impressive collaborations and albums, KS Bloom stands out with his unique story as a gospel artist. The singer/rapper used to be Muslim before converting to Christianity, and this is arguably the best career decision he’d ever make.
He’s been pushing the gospel insistently. You can’t deny that he’s one of the most influential gospel outfits that Ivory Coast has been blessed to have amongst many others. Check out one of KS Bloom’s hit tracks below featuring Chidinma below.
Which of these artists did you enjoy listening to?
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