Gospel music has experienced lot of chiselling, rebranding and
reconfiguring over the years, from the traditional ones like
hymns which still serves as basis of most church services today, to likes of
songs from The Good women Choir, Evangelist Niyi Adedokun,Jimi Osikoya,Evangelist
Bola Are, to mention few. This, as part of Nigeria Music Industry has
contributed to the success story of the industry as a whole.
Gospel Music, has revolved from the traditional
ones that are purely sang in the indigenous dialect (Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba),
to the modern ones that have the infusion of English language or better Pidgin English
with songs sang in R and B, Hip hop,
Rock, Jazz, Reggae and many more. These seems to attract youngsters and any
youth at heart. Even Fuji that is not generally
accepted in the Gospel arena has come to stay, by the likes of Midnight crew
celebrating it essence.
Gospel music has carved a niche for itself in the
entertainment industry as well as career path to many, with influence of artists like Sammy Okposo, Folake Umosen Midnight crew ,Bolaji Isreal, Lara
George,Sinachi,Danny Praize,Eben,Micah
,Funke Akinokun , Gabriel Eziashi, Frank
Edwards, Psalmos and many more, are all part of the success story of the industry. They
have all been contributing their quota to the booming music Industry.
Also, it is worth to commending the early Gospel Musicians
who may not have harvested from this bountiful harvest but had laid the
foundation for current and upcoming musicians to build on.
Watch out for more next week!!!
©Funmi Adeyemo, August 2016
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