In 2023, some amazing gospel musicians made music that really lifted our spirits. Let’s celebrate 10 of them who stood out with their powerful voices and uplifting songs.
They not only sang beautifully but also shared messages of faith and love. From moving worship songs to heartfelt hymns, these artists made a significant impact in the gospel music world, bringing comfort and positivity to a world that needed it.
Let’s explore the songs and stories that made them shine in 2023, leaving a lasting impression on our hearts.
Mercy Chinwo
Top on our list is sensational singer, Mercy Nnenda Chinwo. She has been in the music scene since 2012 after she won the second edition of the music talent show ‘Nigerian Idol’.
Having released several hit songs over the years, Mercy Chinwo proved that God’s anointing is very fresh with the Elevated EP she released in 2023.
In the EP she has songs such as Wonder, Hallow, Confidence, Yesterday Today Forever, and Imela.
While Wonder whose lyrics stress the incredible acts of God in the singer’s life is doing well is doing wonderfully well on YouTube with fifteen million views, we have eyes for another.
Mercy’s latest single, ‘You Do This One’ takes the lead as one of the gospel songs that has lifted souls in 2023.
Mercy and her husband, Pastor Blessed Uzochikwa used the song to announce the arrival of their first child, a boy in October. It’s a song of Thanksgiving for all the things things God has done in 2023.
Adeyinka Alaseyori
Adeyinka Alaseyori is an extraordinary gospel singer who has touched lives with her soul-lifting songs over the years.
Adeyinka sings in Yoruba Language. However, the language has never been a barrier as the gospel she proclaims is reckoned globally. Having been in the music scene since 2018, her hit ‘Oniduro’ pushed her into visibility.
In 2023, Adeyinka’s song which has lifted souls is ‘Jesu Nasareti’
Nathaniel Bassey
Nathaniel Bassey fondly called Pastor Nath has been a blessing to the gospel music world as he keeps releasing soul-lifting songs. His songs are a reminder of the power of faith and the everlasting love of God.
Hallelujah Challenge an online praise programme has birthed a series of songs that has helped individuals accept God and help others retract their steps to God.
In 2023, Pastor Nath released songs such as Iba, Let Your Fire Fall, Glory and Honour, Fountain of Mercyn So Beautiful, Ese, and Exalted among several others.
It is worth noting that ‘Jesus Iye’ takes the lead for us as Nathaniel Bassey’s 2023 soul-lifting songs spring up from the Hallelujah Challenge festival, just like Ebenezer and Tobechukwu.
Dunsin Oyekan
Dunsin Oyekan is an incredible worshiper and music minister who has mastered the act of channelling the sounds of the Holy Spirit for the world to hear.
Dustin released a song titled ‘Ogo’ featuring Theophilus Sunday in August 2023.
Ogo which means Glory is sung in English and Yoruba Language. It gives a chilling amount of worship the singers offer to God for sacrificing his only begotten son Jesus as the Lamb for Salvation.
Chidinma Ekile
Chidinma Ekile, a hip-hop singer and songwriter who transitioned to Gospel music is doing wonderfully.
Her first gospel music song ‘Jehovah Overdo’ introduced her to the Christian ministry. In 2023, her single ‘I Recommend Jesus’ stressed why everyone needs to have a taste of God in their lives.
P.Daniel Oluwande
Pastor Daniel Oluwande fondly called P.Daniel is making waves in the gospel music scene with a series of soul-lifting songs.
His 2023 single, ‘Owo Oluwa’ which means ‘The Hand of God’ speaks about the increased speed and transformative energy that comes with God’s presence.
Victoria Orenze
Victoria Orenze sings her soul-lifting songs through life experiences. For 2023, her single ‘I Get Backing’ is tagged the belivers anthem of the year.
Victoria expresses her confidence and trust in God as she issues a sign of warning to the devil’s tricks.
Moses Bliss
Moses Uyoh Enang fondly called Moses Bliss has shown over the years that in worshipping God, size isn’t a barrier.
One of his 2023 singles ‘Miracle No Dey Tire Jesus’ featuring Festizie and Chiezie speaks of the continuous miraculous wonders of God.
Ada Ehi
