There are some gospel songs that have become so much a part of church life that they almost feel anonymous.
You hear them during Sunday service, prayer meetings, revival programmes, weddings, and family devotions. They’ve been passed from one generation to another, and many of us can sing every line without ever asking a simple question:
Who wrote this song?
Well, the answer to many of those songs is Mummy Toun Soetan.
For decades, she wrote songs that found their way into churches across Nigeria and beyond. While her name may not be familiar to everyone, her songs certainly are.
Here are some of the timeless songs many believers grew up singing.
1. Alpha Omega
Alpha Omega (2x)
Iwo ni mo f’iyin fún óò Baba (2x)»
2. Baba F’agbara Rẹ Hàn
Baba f’agbara rẹ hàn (2x)
Ki gbogbo aráyé lè mọ dájú pé
Jesu nìkan l’ọba lórí ayé gbogbo
Baba f’agbara rẹ hàn
3. Darling Jesus
Darling Jesus, Darling Jesus
Oh my Darling Jesus, You’re a Wonderful God
I love You so, my Darling Jesus
Oh my Darling Jesus, You’re a Wonderful God
4. On the Mountain, in the Valley
On the mountain, in the valley,
On the land, and in the sea
The Lord is my portion in the land of the living,
The Lord is good forevermore.
5. I Will Praise the Lord
I will praise the Lord (2x)
I will praise the Lord with my whole heart.
With my whole heart, I will praise the Lord.
Precious people, praise the Lord.
6. At the Mention of Your Name
At the mention of Your name, every knee must bow.
At the mention of Your name, every tongue confess.
That You are Lord, You are Lord of all.
You are King, You are King of kings.
7. Glory, Glory Hallelujah
Glory, Glory Hallelujah
Glory, Glory Praise the Lord
Glory, Glory Hallelujah
Glory, Glory Praise the Lord
8. Higher, Higher, Higher
Higher, Higher, Higher
Higher Jesus Higher
Higher, Higher, Higher
Higher Jesus Higher
9. Jesus Is a Mighty God
Jesus is a mighty God
He’s a mighty God
Heaven and earth bow before Him
He’s a mighty God
10. Sẹ̀sẹ̀ Ní Nú Mi Dùn (My Lifetime)
Sẹ̀sẹ̀ nínú mi dùn
Ayọ̀ kúnnú ọkàn mi
Tori mo ní Jésù Olúwa
Ayọ̀ kúnnú ọkàn mi
Many people also know the English version:
My lifetime, I will give God my lifetime…
For many Nigerians, this song became a staple at wedding receptions, especially during the bridal entrance. Whether in English or Yoruba, it’s one of those songs that instantly brings back memories.
Mummy Toun Soetan may not always be the first name people mention when they talk about Nigerian gospel music, but her songs have become part of the worship culture of countless churches.
They’ve comforted believers, filled prayer meetings with praise, and echoed through wedding halls and Sunday services for decades.
If this article made you realize that you’ve been singing her songs all these years without knowing who wrote them, then there’s even more to discover.
In our next article, we’ll take a closer look at the life of Mummy Toun Soetan—her journey to faith, her music ministry, the inspiration behind her songwriting, and the lasting legacy she left in Nigerian gospel music .
