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Who is the Richest Igbo Gospel Musician in Nigeria?

The Igbo language is the native language spoken in the Eastern part of Nigeria, and one thing is known about them, they love to make money. Igbo people are hard workers and always know how to create unique solutions that will yield financial gains in any and every situation. 

Today you can find Igbos in every part of the country, as it is one of the three main languages spoken in Nigeria. The gospel music scene has witnessed loads of talented singers from the East, and we can say they are known for their melodic and high-pitched voices. 

The common thing about most gospel singers in Nigeria is that they perform most of the time in church, and most of them are ministers and choristers dedicated to preaching the gospel to the world through their music. Most Igbo gospel musicians use music as a form of expression through the Igbo language.

Many people love listening to songs in their dialect because it captures the deep meaning and reaches places familiar English songs can not. These Igbo gospel musicians have been able to dominate the gospel music scene and push forward the Igbo language through their music today.

Even people not from the eastern part of Nigeria enjoy and love Igbo gospel music. So in this article, we will look at who is the richest Igbo gospel musician in Nigeria.

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Who Is The Richest Igbo Gospel Musician In Nigeria?

Igbo gospel musicians deserve the accolades because they have been able to branch out from just an Eastern audience to have a mix of various tribes as a part of their fan base. People from other tribes and races fall in love effortlessly with the Igbo language because of the seamless way they arrange their lyrics and beats and deliver the songs.

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Today Igbo gospel music is as accepted as any other music, and Igbo gospel musicians are smiling to the bank because their hard work paid off. The preservation of one’s culture and heritage, and the ability to relate with a song not just on the surface is what these musicians enable people to achieve.

In no particular order, here are the top ten richest Igbo gospel musicians in Nigeria;

1. Frank Edwards

Frank Edwards

Frank Ugochukwu Edwards is a singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist who has won the hearts of many Nigerians with his sonorous voice. The gospel singer hails from Enugu State and is the CEO of Rocktown Records music label

Frank Edwards is the richest Igbo gospel musician in 2023 with an estimated net worth of $900,000.

He started singing at age ten and is skilled in playing the piano, guitar, and drums. He has six albums so far and a lot of hit singles. Some of his famous songs include You Too Dey Bless Me, I Cast My Crown, Another One, Here To Sing, and many others

The song, You Too Dey Bless Me, has gained much recognition locally and internationally because of its upbeat and powerful soulful message. Looking back, his musical foundation in the Christ Embassy Church helped push him into the limelight, and today, he is said to be one of the Richest Igbo Gospel Musician. 

He has garnered wealth from his several hit singles, performances, and ministration. His net worth ranks between $600,000 to $900,000.

2. Sinach

Frank Edwards

Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu, popularly known as Sinach, took the world by storm with her beautiful voice and excellent lyrical arrangement. Sinach is among the richest Igbo gospel musicians who have shown that singing can be more profound than just the lyrics and beats. 

Many people love attending Sinach shows because she never fails to mesmerize the congregation. She hails from Ebonyi State. The singer had her foundation in Christ Embassy. Today, she is an international star.

This talented gem has not just gained ground in Nigeria, she is one of the first gospel musicians in Nigeria to perform at an American church with one of the largest congregations, Joel Osteen’s Lakewood

Her songs have gone topped charts and spent weeks on international Christian music charts. Her song Way Maker was one of the gospel songs that many people ran with during the COVID-19 pandemic because it created a means of comfort for them. 

Some of her songs include I Know Who I Am, Done It Again, There’s An Overflow, and Way Maker. Her net worth ranks between $100,000 to $500,000.

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3. Mercy Chinwo

Mercy Chinwo

Nigerian gospel singer Mercy Chinwo who recently tied the knot is another Igbo gospel musician loved by many in Nigeria. Not only is she loved, but she is cashing out through her singles, as her vast fanbase never fails to listen to her songs. 

The talented singer hails from Rivers State, and she came into the limelight when she emerged as the winner of Nigerian Idol Season 2 in 2012; so far, the rest is history. Some of her songs include Na You Dey Reign, Chinedum, Obinasom, Akamdinelu, and many others. Her net worth ranks between $150,000 to $200,000.

4. Chioma Jesus

Richest Gospel Musicians in Nigeria: 4: Chioma Jesus
Chioma Jesus

Evangelist Amaka Okwuoha popularly known as Chioma Jesus, has been singing in the choir since she was nine. Today, she is one of Nigeria’s most popular and richest Igbo gospel musicians. 

Chioma Jesus hails from Abia State, and she consistently gives that sweet melody in Igbo in her songs. Her hit single, Chioma, which she released in 2012, shot her into the limelight, and fans have not been able to get enough of her music. 

Her net worth ranks between $150,000 to $200,000

5. Prince Gozie And Njideka Okeke

Prince Gozie And Njideka Okeke

The singing couple stands out for their synergy and consistency in giving fans that unique Igbo melody in their music. Prince Gozie And Njideka Okeke both hail from Anambra state, and their spirit-lifting songs are one of the things that made people fall in love with them. They went on to release several albums and many hit singles, and their net worth ranks between $450,00 to $550,000.

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6. Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka

Rev. Father Ejike Mbaka

Father Ejike Mbaka is a Catholic priest who has helped in pushing the gospel not just through his preaching but also through his soul-lifting songs. He hails from Enugu state, where he has been able to carve a niche for himself by releasing gospel songs in the Igbo language. His net worth ranks between $300,000 to $400,00

7. Chinyere Udoma

Chinyere Udoma

Evangelist Chinyere Udoma has dedicated her life to winning souls and moving the hearts of men with her beautiful songs. One unique thing about this female Igbo gospel musician from Enugu State is that she knows how to inflect her voice whenever she is singing in Igbo. Her net worth ranks between $100,00 to $150,000.

8. Cornelius Benjamin

Cornelius Benjamin

Minister Cornelius Benjamin is not just one of the Richest Igbo Gospel Musician in Nigeria but has many awards to his name. The gospel singer hails from Abia State, and some of his songs include Idi Nma, Jehovah, The Lord God Reigns, and many more. His net worth ranks between $50,000 to $70,000.

9. Chidinma

Chidinma

Evangelist Chidinma Ekile popularly known as Chidinma, came into the limelight after she won season three of Project Fame West Africa. Her high-pitched voice endeared her into the hearts of Nigerians from her days on the show. 

She hails from Imo State. Although she formerly sang secular music, the singer stepped into the gospel music scene when she gave her life to Christ in 2021. Since then, she has taken gospel music to a new level because her already established fanbase created an advantage for her. 

The fact that people already love her voice has been an edge that helped as she stepped into the gospel scene. She has released songs like Jehovah Overdo, This Love, Jesus The Son Of God, and many more. 

Her net worth ranks between $2 million to $2.8 million.

10. Isreal Anyanele

Isreal Anyanele

Minister Isreal Anyanele is famous for his deep Igbo songs and soul-lifting lyrics. His songs include Odi Nma, Onye Anyi N’efe, and Abum Onye Ije. He is one of the Richest Igbo Gospel Musician in Nigeria and has been a source of inspiration to many eastern singers.

Gospel music can never die because it is used as a medium to worship and praise God. This genre of music has grown, and even though secular music still has more audience. Gospel musicians have been able to make known their presence and hold their ground in the music industry.

It is commendable that nowadays, as secular musicians like Burna Boy, Wizkid, and others, are cashing out and winning awards. You can find Igbo musicians like Sinach, Chidinma, and Mercy Chinwo who can measure up to them.

In the same way, secular musicians have a huge fanbase and are cashing out. That is the same way Igbo gospel musicians have huge and responsive fans who are always cheering them up. 

The Igbo language’s beautification is brought to light through the voice and skilful arrangement of this Igbo gospel music. It is refreshing to know that you can serve God and still connect with him, not just in English but in your native language. 

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