GOSPEL MINISTERS ACROSS AFRICA: FOCUS ON THE INSPIRING CAREERS OF SINACH AND BENJAMIN DUBE
Blessed Sunday, readers! Once again, we’re here to present the finest collection of Gospel Ministers Across Africa (GMAA), guaranteed to uplift your day. In today’s episode, we shine the spotlight on two of the most consistent and influential Gospel ministers: Sinach from Nigeria and Benjamin Dube from South Africa. These two artists have set the pace for many contemporary gospel singers that you know and love today.
1. SINACH (NIGERIA)
Born on March 30th, 1972, Osinachi Kalu Okoro, known professionally as Sinach has been an unflinching inspiration to the African gospel industry. Sincah has served as a worship leader for over 30 years, and is one of the biggest successes in the contemporary music era, with some of the biggest hits.
Sinach has compiled over 13 albums, including both studio and live recordings, all of which have earned her numerous accolades. Hits like “Way Maker” and “I Know Who I Am” have become some of her biggest career successes. In just eight years, her song “Way Maker” has accumulated over 246 million views on YouTube alone, while “I Know Who I Am” has garnered over 138 million streams on the same platform during the same period.
“Way Maker” is still on the top 10 list of the most streamed songs in Nigeria in 2024, which underscores the song’s immense popularity.
In 2019, she became the first African artist to tour and headline shows in India. Then in May 2020, she achieved another milestone by becoming the first African artist to top the Billboard Christian Songwriters chart. Two years later, she became one of the first gospel artist from Africa to join the Grammy Recording Academy as a voting member.
She has received so many honors, some of which are the Bethlehem Hall of Faith Certificate of Commemoration during her visit to Isreal in December 2017.
If you’re looking for a spirit-filled worsh experience to uplift your soul with praise, then we highly recommend Sinach. Her extensive discography features numerous songs that are sure to inspire worship and praise.
2. BENJAMIN DUBE (SOUTH AFRICA)
Not many pastors are musicians like Benjamin Dube, who stands as one of the foremost exporters of South African gospel music. Leading the High Praise Center in Johannesburg, he has been making significant contributions since 1980 and continues to strive in ministry.
Born in 1962, and a father of four, he has produced 15 career albums, several of which have reached gold and platinum status. In addition to his exceptional vocals, he is also proficient in piano and guitar, setting him apart from other musicians.
He has witnessed both the traditional and digital eras of music and has adapted with the times. While many artists from the previous era have struggled to maintain visibility in mainstream media, he remains highly acessible and ranls among the most streamed South African gospel ministers.
Growing in a gospel family that was renowned in South Africa for their church performances, Dube’s career began at the young age, starting as early as seven. What’s even more fascinating about his career is how intentional and consistent he has been with his recording and live performances. Dube’s YouTube channel has lots of uplifting songs that can make your day better.
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