Ebuka Songs Explained

Ebuka Songs
Birth Name:Ebuka Emmanuel Hillary
Birth Date:10 May 1992
Birth Place:Imo State, Nigeria
Years Active:2021-present
Label:Spotlite Nation

Ebuka Emmanuel Hillary (born 10 May 1992) known professionally as Ebuka Songs is a Nigerian gospel artiste and songwriter.[1] He came to recognition with the hit single “I will pray”.[2] He was signed under the record label Spotlite Nation by Moses Bliss in 2023.[3] [4]

Early life and education

Ebuka Songs was born in 1993 in Obinze in Imo State, Nigeria, where he also spent most of his childhood. He is an indigene of Owerri, Imo State, and was born into the family of Mr. and Mrs. Hillary as fourth child of six children.[5]

He acquired his primary and secondary education in Imo State. In 2019, he graduated from Imo State University, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Arts.[6]

Career

Ebuka Songs was born and raised in a devout Christian home, which influenced his musical career. He discovered his passion for music at a young age. However, his musical journey started while he was an undergraduate student at Imo State University, where he served as a worship leader.[7]

In 2021, he released his first official album titled Midnight Cry. In March 2023, he released the hit single "I Will Pray" which earned him recognition.[8] [9] That same year, he was signed by Moses Bliss' record label, Spotelite Nation.[10] [11] [12]

Discography

Singles

Awards and recognition

In December 2023, Ebuka Songs was mentioned among YNaija’s "150 Most Interesting People in Culture" by Chude Jideonwo.[15]

!Year!Award!Category!Result!Ref
2023CLIMA Africa Awards Africa Best Male Gospel Award[16] [17]
Africa Rising Star
Galaxy Music AwardsBreakthrough Artist Of The Year[18]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: No love in Nigeria’s gospel industry — Ebuka Songs . The Whistler Newspaper.
  2. Web site: 2023-04-05 . I Will Pray Lyrics Ebuka Songs . 2024-01-10 . NotjustOk . en-US.
  3. Web site: Alake . Olumide . 2023-12-19 . "I am a soldier wey no fit lift weight": Ebuka Songs flops during gym session . 2024-01-10 . Legit.ng - Nigeria news. . en.
  4. News: Nigerian, Ghanaian gospel stars to dazzle in concert . Vanguard News.
  5. Web site: 5 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT EBUKA SONGS . 2024-01-10.
  6. Web site: Biographies . 2024-03-16 . Ebuka Songs Biography: Real Name, Early Life, Net Worth . 2024-06-20 . en-US.
  7. Web site: Grace . 2024-01-06 . Top 10 Songs of Ebuka Songs . 2024-01-10 . Best Lagos . en-US.
  8. News: Tope Alabi, Ebuka Songs, Beejay Sax, others to headline Alimosho Arise edition 2 . Vanguard Newspaper.
  9. Web site: Opeoluwa . Desalu . 2024-01-04 . SelahAfrik Top 10 Nigerian Gospel Music 2023 Mercy Chinwo, Ebuka Songs & More . 2024-01-10 . SelahAfrik . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2023-11-05 . Actress Ekene reaction to Moses Bliss and Ebukasongs appearance on her wedding day - Why Netizens dey react . 2024-01-10 . BBC News Pidgin.
  11. Web site: Oyedeyi . Imoleayo . 2023-09-11 . Moses Bliss, Sunmisola Agbebi, Ebuka Songs shut down London as thousands gather for worship experience . 2024-01-10 . Tribune Online . en-GB.
  12. Web site: Emmanuel . Solution . 2023-02-09 . Gospel singer Moses Bliss floats label, signs four artistes . 2024-01-10 . Premium Times Nigeria . en-GB.
  13. Web site: 2023-10-23 . Calling My Name (I'm A Soldier) by Ebuka Songs . 2024-01-10 . NotjustOk . en-US.
  14. Web site: Dafe . Daniel . 2023-06-14 . Moses Bliss, Ebuka Songs To Release ‘Jesus Oh’ Song Friday . 2024-01-10 . Oasis Magazine . en-US.
  15. Web site: Jideonwo . Chude . 2022-01-02 . #TheJoy150: The 150 most interesting Nigerians in the culture today who bring me joy, and inspire many » YNaija . 2024-01-10 . YNaija . en-GB.
  16. Web site: Abulude . Samuel . 2023-10-15 . Frank Edwards, Mercy Chinwo, Mashaba, Others Bag CLIMA Africa Awards . 2024-01-10 . en-US.
  17. News: Uzodinma, Sanwo-Olu, Ebukasongs, others to be honoured as CLIMA AFRICA unveils nominees list . Vanguard Newspaper.
  18. News: Galaxy Music Awards 2023: Odumodu Blvck, Burna Boy, Ebukasongs, Mercy Chinwo, Omah Lay, Flavour dominate nominees’ list . Vanguard Newspaper.