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Victor Thompson was born on 11 November 1986 in Lagos State, Nigeria but originally hails from Okpara-Inland in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State. [4] He had his primary education at St. Anthony Nursery and Primary School, and later moved to Caleb International School, while he had his secondary education at Government College, Ikorodu both in Lagos State.
He is the founder of Celebration Church International (CCI), headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. [2] [3] As part of his music career, he is the President of Outburst Music Group, a gospel music band formed out of the church choir for which he has written fourteen songs across the albums Kerygma released in 2017 and Octane released in 2020.
Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin was born in Burutu, Delta State, Nigeria on 15 February 1971. [2] He had his primary school education at Zuokumor Primary School in Burutu L.G.A of Delta State between 1981 and 1986. [3] His secondary education was at Gbesa Grammar School Ojobo, between 1986 and 1992. [4]
Arise, O Compatriots is a Nigerian patriotic song that was used as the national anthem of Nigeria from 1 October 1978 until 2024, when Nigeria, We Hail Thee was reinstated. On 29 May 2024, "Arise, O Compatriots" was officially relinquished followed by the readoption of the first national anthem, "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" used from 1960 until 1978.
Sonny Okosun (1 January 1947 [1] – 24 May 2008) was a Nigerian musician, who was known as the leader of the Ozzidi band. [2] He named his band Ozzidi after a renowned Ijaw river god, but to Okosun the meaning was "there is a message".
Tim Godfrey is the convener of the annual Fearless Gospel Concert, which has hosted several international gospel artists, including Marvin Sapp, Kirk Franklin, Travis Greene, Israel Houghton, JJ Hairston, Sammie Okposo and others.
Ada Ogochukwu Ehi, also simply known by her stage name Ada Ehi, is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, recording and performing artist. She started her musical career at the age of 10 as a backup singer for child star Tosin Jegede.
Nigeria, We Hail Thee is the national anthem of Nigeria. Dating to 1959, the lyrics were written by Lillian Jean Williams and the music was composed by Frances Benda. It was first used upon independence in 1960, until it was replaced by "Arise, O Compatriots" in 1978. [2] "Nigeria, We Hail Thee" was officially readopted on 29 May 2024. [3]