Chinyere Udoma
Sis. Chinyere Udoma | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Sis Chi, Big Mother, Odudu Woman |
| Born | 1976 Ibadan, Nigeria |
| Origin | Nigerian |
| Genres | Igbo Christian music, gospel, contemporary gospel, worship |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Labels | CGVM studio musics, C. Meks Music Int’l Ltd. |
| Spouse(s) | Ifeanyi Akaekpuchionwa |
Chinyere Udoma (born 1976), is a Nigerian gospel musician, singer and songwriter best known for singing Igbo gospel music with her angelic voice. She first gained her first recognized hit, “Agu N’eche Mba” in 2000. In 2010, she released the single "Adim Well Loaded".[1]
Early life and education[edit]
Udoma had her education in mass communication from University of Nigeria although she was born in Ibadan.[2][3] She is from Igbo descent. She started out as a chorister at St Mary's Catholic Church, Nnokwa where she garnered recognition.[1] In 1999, she debuted her first song, "Ị dịghị ajọ njọ." In 2018 during the Women of Praise inaugural concert, She was featured alongside Cece Winans to perform.[4][5]
Personal life[edit]
She is married to Ifeanyi Akaekpuchionwa whom she said had met in a crusade.[1]
Accolades[edit]
Her songs has been featured in CLIMA awards.[6] Her debut, Agu N'eche mba, has been praised on African contemporary musical education calling it "Christology."[7] In 2022, The Stone Magazine awarded her the Gospel Artiste of the year for South East, Nigeria.[8] She was nominated as the stage most outstanding music minister of the year for the 2023 CLIMA AFRICA Awards.[9]
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
- Idighi Ajo Njo (1999)
- Agu N’eche Mba (2000)
- Divine Praise (2001)
- Evergreen Worship (2001)
- Chim Si Afo N’afo Goziem (2002)
- Omeokachie (2002)
- Chim Mechiri Akwukwo (2003)
- Pure Praise (2005)
- Pure Paise 2 (2008)
- Wind of Glory (2009)
- Adim Well Loaded (2010)
- It’s Done (Omewo Ya) (2013)
- Marvelous God (2016)
- Manifestation Time (Udo Di) (2016)
- Endless (2019)
- Merciful God (2021)
- Walk With Jesus (2021)
- Eze Mmuo (ENDLESS WALK WITH JESUS RELOADED) (2023)
EPs[edit]
- Year Of Blessing (2024)
Singles[edit]
- Agu N'eche mba[10]
- Adim Well Loaded
- Pure Praise
- Wind Of Glory
- To You Be All The Glory
- Jesus Surprise Me
- Come and See
- The Marvelous God
- Jehovah Mara Over
- Oke Ebube
- Chimamaka
- Imenem l
- Ebenebe
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Chinyere Udoma: Ihe ndị ị maghị maka otiegwu ụka". BBC Igbo. 18 March 2021. Archived from the original on 2 July 2023. Retrieved 29 January 2024.
- ^ Njoku 2017, p. 29.
- ^ "Chinyere Udoma biography and achievements". Legit NG. 29 January 2018. Archived from the original on 19 January 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Cece Winans to feature in Women of Praise 2018 concert in Nigeria". The Sun Nigeria. 28 October 2018.
- ^ Esther Emmanuel (29 October 2018). "American Gospel Star Cece Winans Storms Nigeria For Women Of Praise Concert". The Whistler Newspaper.
- ^ "CLIMA Africa Awards Set To Celebrate Top Artistes". Leadership News. October 2023. Archived from the original on 7 December 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ Ezigbo, V. I., Walls, A. F. (2010). Re-imagining African Christologies: Conversing with the Interpretations and Appropriations of Jesus Christ in African Christianity. United States: Pickwick Publications. ISBN 9781606088227
- ^ Ikechukwu Anyanwu (15 December 2022). "STONE MAGAZINE HOLDS 8TH ANNIVERSARY & AWARDS GALA NIGHT". Arise Afrika. Archived from the original on 23 March 2023. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
- ^ "Uzodinma, Sanwo-Olu, others to be honoured as CLIMA AFRICA unveils nominees list". Vanguard News. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ Okpala, G. I. N. (2007). 2007 Synod Report of the Proceedings of the Third Session of the Fourth Synod: Held at Immanuel Anglican Church, Ekwulumili, Nnewi South Local Government Area, Anambra State. Niger: Diocese of Nnewi.
Work cited[edit]
- Njoku, M.C.Anya (2017). "Revamping the unpopularity of music as a school subject in Nigeria through indigenization: A Proposal". International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities Reviews. 7 (1). ISSN 2276-8645.