Praise And Esther Set To Release New Albums
By Church News
Gospel music singers Praise Ayomide and Esther Nweje are set to take the Nigerian Gospel Music scene by storm as their latest albums are set to be released in the coming weeks.
The duo, managed by AkwaAmaka Music have been in the studios for the past few months recording some tantalizing set of hit songs that would give Nigerian Christians and music lovers something to think about.
Praise Ayomide, better known by her stage name, Praise Ayo, is a 13-year-old singer from Ondo State who has been making quiet but giant strides in the Nigerian music scene.
Praise virtually started singing from the cradle, as she was just six years old when she joined the choir of her church. Her remarkable voice and passion for singing saw her participate in several singing competitions quite early in life.
Praise released her debut song titled ‘Loyal God’ in March 2021. The same month she released her second song, ‘You Are the One.’ This was followed by ‘Rise Up’ in April 2021.
Her breakthrough came in September 2021 with her debut album, ‘Standout’. She followed this with another single titled, ‘Burst My Mind’, which was released in September 2021.
Esther Nweje, whose full name is Esther Ugoh Nweje, hails from Ukpor, in Anambra State and she started singing professionally in 2002.
Her first album released in 2004 was titled, Igwe Ọkaa Omee while her second album was released eight years later in 2012 with the caption, Mma Agha.
Esther has performed in many church programs and is a regular participant in yearly programmes such as Ascension Worship, and Testimony of Worship amongst others. She is currently the lead vocalist in her church and other adoration programmes.
Esther has been a feature on radio and the music scene for quite a while. She participated in a Personal Identity Show with HOD Radio Network, USA and had a one-on-one interview as an artist with Donna Stewart.
Aside from being a musician, she is also a songwriter, motivational speaker, TV Presenter and fashion designer. She is a graduate of the YWCA School of Fashion Design.