Judikay Explained

Judikay
Birth Name:Judith Kanayo
Birth Date:26 October 1994
Birth Place:Sango Otta, Ogun State, Nigeria
Origin:Delta State
Years Active:2013–present
Label:Intimacy Records
Spouse:Anselem Ikechukwu Opara

Judith Kanayo-Opara, (born 26 October 1994) better known by her stage name Judikay is a Nigerian gospel singer,[1] worship leader and songwriter.[2] [3] She gained popularity for her 2019 single "More than Gold".[4] She released her first single, "Nobody Else", in 2013 and released her debut album, Man of Galilee, in November 2019.[5]

Early life and education

Judikay was born in Sango Otta, Ogun State on 26 October, 1994 and was her parents' first child. She hails from Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State.[6] She obtained her secondary education from Dalos College, Ota, Ogun State, and has a Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from the Redeemer’s University, Osun State.[7]

Music career

Judikay began her music journey as a chorister in her church, Christian Pentecostal Mission. Later on, she became a backup vocalist for Florocka.[8] In 2013, she released her first single titled "Nobody Else", marking her official appearance in the music scene. She gained popularity in 2019 when she released her second single “More than Gold”.[9] [10]

On 25, February 2019, she was signed to EeZee Conceptz, a Nigerian gospel record label.[11] That same year in November, she released her first debut album "Man of Galilee", comprising 14 tracks.

In June 2022, Judikay debuted her second album "From this Heart" comprising 12 tracks including "Mudiana", "Jesus is Coming" and "Your Grace".[12] [13] The album received a Boomplay Plaque after hitting 50 million streams on the global music network.[14] [15] "Capable God" also ranked No. 1 on Boomplay's 2021 Top 50 Gospel Songs.[16]

She was featured by gospel artist, Enkay Ogburuche in a song titled “Delight” in January 2023.[17] She has collaborated with other gospel artists including Emmanuel Iren, Mercy Chinwo, Enkay Ogboruche and others.[18]

Discography

Albums

!Year Released!Title!Details!Ref
November 2019Man of Gailee [19]
June 2022From This Heart [20] [21]

Singles

Personal life

Judikay married Ikechukwu Anselem Opara on 7 November 2020, in Lagos, Nigeria.[25] In March 2022, they announced the birth of their son.[26] [27] [28]

Awards and nominations

In November 2020, Judikay was mentioned on YNaija as one of the top 10 Gospel Artistes for October, 2020.[29]

!Year!Award!Category!Result!Ref
2019AGMMABreakthrough Artiste of Excellence[30] [31]
2020Maranatha AwardsBest Breakthrough Female Minister
Impact Gospel AwardsAfrican Artist of the Year[32]
2021Maranatha AwardsGospel Song of The Year
2022Vine AwardsAfrican Act of the Year[33]

External link

Official Website

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nigeria . Guardian . 2023-06-17 . At TAPE, Mercy Chinwo, Judikay, Prinx Emmanuel, others thrill audience . 2023-07-14 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
  2. Web site: Abiodun . Nejo . Judikay, Sammie Okposo, Nathaniel Bassey, others set for Tope Alabi’s concert . Punch Newspapers.
  3. Web site: Sinach, Judikay others set for Emmanuel Iren's Apostolos album . The Nation Newspaper.
  4. Web site: 2023-01-21 . Top Nigerian Gospel Music Artists To Look Out For In 2023 » Yours Truly . 2023-07-14 . www.yourstru.ly . en-US.
  5. Web site: Dekolo . Jolomi . 2023-05-04 . Judikay Gets Boomplay Plaque As Album Hits 50Million Streams On Global Music Network . 2023-07-14 . en-US.
  6. Web site: Judikay Biography (Career, Net worth, Songs) . 2023-07-14 . Naijabiography Media . en-US.
  7. Web site: Man . The New . 2023-07-13 . Biography of Minister Judith Kanayo (Judikay) . 2023-07-14 . The New Man.
  8. Web site: Shogbade . Praise . 2022-09-13 . Top 10 Trending Gospel Songs in Nigeria 2022 . 2023-07-14 . rnn.ng . en-US.
  9. Web site: Know Judikay . 2023-07-14 . EeZee Conceptz . en-GB.
  10. Web site: Reporter . 2022-07-19 . Meet The Top Gospel Artistes Making Waves . 2023-07-14 . City People Magazine . en-US.
  11. Web site: 2019-02-27 . EeZee Conceptz Signs Gospel Music Minister Judikay Kanayo - Praiseworld Radio . 2023-07-14 . Praiseworld Radio Africa's #1 Online Gospel Radio Station Nigeria . en-US.
  12. Web site: 2021-01-04 . Judikay releases new video, 'Jesus Is Coming' WATCH VIDEO! . 2023-07-14 . NotjustOk . en-US.
  13. Web site: BellaNaija.com . 2022-06-10 . New Video: Judikay – Mudiana . 2023-07-14 . BellaNaija . en-US.
  14. Web site: 2023-05-04 . Judikay Reaches 50Million Streams On Boomplay Global Music Network . 2023-07-14 . HENOTACE.ORG . en-US.
  15. Web site: Nigerian gospel hit by Judikay takes Kenya, Tik Tok by storm . 2023-07-14 . The Standard.
  16. Web site: 2021 Top 50 Gospel Songs . Boomplay.
  17. Web site: 2023-02-24 . Enkay Ogboruche’s ‘Declaration’ featuring Judikay hits global music shelves . 2023-07-14 . Tribune Online . en-GB.
  18. Web site: 2022-08-08 . Pastor Emmanuel Iren releases his debut album 'Apostolos' featuring Sinach, Judikay . 2023-07-14 . Pulse Nigeria.
  19. Web site: Judikay - Man of Galilee (Album) . 2023-07-14 . EeZee Conceptz . en-GB.
  20. Web site: From This Heart by Judikay Album . 2023-07-14 . Afrocharts . en.
  21. Web site: 2022-08-18 . Judikay’s "From This Heart" is a Sure Conduit of God’s Presence - Afrocritik . 2023-07-14 . en.
  22. Web site: Admin . 2023-04-12 . Judikay out with new rendition of ‘Song of Angels’ now titled "Jehovah Meliwo" ft. 121Selah . 2023-07-14 . WorshippersGh . en-US.
  23. Web site: 2023-04-09 . Judikay Releases New Single, "Jehovah Meliwo" Feat. 121Selah . 2023-07-14 . NotjustOk . en-US.
  24. Web site: Muhonji . Muhunya . 2023-02-19 . Powerful worship songs in Nigeria: 20 gospel tracks for prayer . 2023-07-14 . Legit.ng - Nigeria news. . en.
  25. Web site: Idowu . Hannah . 2021-08-23 . Full details of singer Judikay's marriage, husband and children . 2023-07-14 . DNB Stories Africa . en-US.
  26. Web site: Gospel singer, Judikay Welcome First Child . The Nation.
  27. Web site: 2022-03-23 . Gospel Singer Judikay And Husband Anselem Opera Welcome First Child Together (Photos) . 2023-07-14 . koko.ng . en-GB.
  28. Web site: It’s A Boy’ – Singer Judikay And Husband Welcome First Child . Vanguard Allure.
  29. Web site: Onakoya . Toluwanimi . 2020-11-08 . Sinach, Nathaniel Bassey, TY Bello Meet YNaija’s Top 10 Gospel Artistes for October » YNaija . 2023-07-14 . YNaija . en-GB.
  30. Web site: African Gospel Music & Media Awards (AGMMA) 2019 . 2023-07-14 . Step FWD UK Christian Chart . en-GB.
  31. Web site: Nkem . Collins . 2019-06-04 . List Of Winners For The Africa Gospel Music & Media Awards (AGMMA 2019) . 2023-07-14 . CeeNaija . en-US.
  32. Web site: Judikay Wins Impact African Artiste Of The Year Awards . 2023-07-14.
  33. Web site: Judikay, Moji Shortbaba, Pompi, and Limoblaze nominated for Vine Awards in Uganda. – Bloom Radio . 2023-07-14 . en-US.