The beauty to enjoy amongst many other things about music, are the range of versatility and diversity that each song carries, especially when it comes to language. And we sure have a couple of people to share about their style of music with you today. So, let’s get right into it:
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Ishaya Chingtok
Ishaya Chingtok is the first on our list. Ishaku is a beloved Nigerian gospel singer, worship leader, and songwriter whose ministry has touched countless hearts both locally and internationally. He was born in Kano State, Nigeria. It won’t be a cliche if we say he grew up with a deep love for God and music, as that is evidently seen in his life.
Chingtok is a deep worshipper and psalmist with seven albums in his library titled: The Worship Expressions Series which contains True of You (2011), The Eternal God (2016), The Living Word (2018), Our God Reigns (2018), Zuciyata (2019), Overflow (2022), and The Bridge (2022).
He wrote songs like “I Want To See Your Face” — a sound that communicates deep desire for God, which eventually went viral when another gospel singer, Victoria Orenze, sang it. He also gave us “Nina Yesu Ne” and “Forever God”.
He is the Founder and Senior Pastor of God-Life Assembly International, a thriving church in the heart of Zaria, Kaduna State in Northern Nigeria.
Watch his video here
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Solomon Lange
Have you heard of “Yabo”? Solomon Lange really did give us that song as a gift in 2012. It was indeed a song of praise on the lips of many that year. He also gave us “Na Gode” in 2019, “Mai Tamako Na” in 2020, and “This Worship” in 2022, in which none of it is short of God-inspired writing.
Solomon is a famous Nigerian gospel singer and motivational speaker. He is from a town called Wasa in Kaduna State. He started singing in his village Baptist Church choir at the age of 9. This early exposure to music laid the foundation for his future career as a gospel artist.
His music career started in 1997 with a small gospel music band. Despite the challenges of growing up in a relatively small community, Lange’s passion for music never waned. His musical influences include a blend of international and Nigerian gospel icons such as The Winans, R. Kelly, Panam Percy Paul, and Mamman Shata. Throughout his career, Lange has released several more albums, including Grateful (2014), Grace (2016), and Victory (2018).
Watch his video on YouTube
His music is known for its powerful messages of faith, gratitude, and divine grace. He has also collaborated with other notable gospel artists such as Sammie Okposo, Panam Percy Paul, Donnie McClurkin, and Micah Stampley, further expanding his reach and influence.
You should listen to Solomon Lange more.
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David Dam
This man of God’s sound was first discovered by a song of his, titled “Ebenezer”, which garnered the attention of many through the ministry of Apostle Joshua Selman Nimmak, Founder of the “Koinonia Global (Eternity Network International). And recently, another song amplified his voice: “Only Yeshua” has been making rounds on the internet for about a year now.
Watch his rendition at Koinonia Global
Born on October 9, Minister David Dam is a gospel music minstrel, a worshipper, and a Psalmist from Jos, Nigeria. He is driven by a desire to see people love God. He is also the Associate (Assistant) Music Director of Eternity Network International (Koinonia Global) and formerly served as the Music Director of Zaria Rhema Chapel International.
David Dam is happily married to his heartthrob, Gabbie Jane David, a Nigerian fashion designer and stylist. They got married in 2021 and together, they are fulfilling God’s purpose. If you haven’t been listening to his songs, you should check them out and excitedly look forward to his upcoming projects.
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Benjamin Lange
Benjamin Lange is also a gospel artist and song writer. His musical influence includes Solomon Lange, Jeremiah Gyang, Don Moen and others. He loves to sing in the Hausa language. “Kuzo” is his first single, meaning ‘Come and See’. It’s a song you should start your day with, filled with testimonies of victory and encouragement.
Benjamin’s musical journey has also seen him collaborate with established artists. Notably, he featured alongside Kate Praise on Solomon Lange’s song “Holy,” a track from the 2018 album Victory. This collaboration highlighted his versatility and ability to complement other voices in creating uplifting gospel music.
Listen to Benjamin Lange featured in Solomon Lange’s song
It is obvious that Solomon Lange’s influence is undeniably evident on his musical journey, and we excitedly await more God-given songs through him.
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Kaestrings
It’s a surprising discovery to find out that this maestro of Hausa songs that we have come to love and appreciate, is not a Hausa man. Isn’t that incredible? Kingsley Innocent Owoicho-Oche, popularly known as “Kaestrings” is from the Idoma tribe but was raised in Kaduna State. He is a gifted Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, and worship leader whose music has touched hearts across Nigeria and beyond.
From “Ga Shi Nan” in 2017 to several other songs like “Broken”, “Haske”, “Rahama” and many other songs, his musical journey has been both inspiring and transformative. Kaestrings may not have been a Hausa by birth but he is definitely that by heart. You should check out his songs, they will surely bless you.
Watch Rahama on YouTube
Let’s hear from you in the comment section. Who have you been listening to amongst these five wonderful singers?
