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Jahdiel
Nigerian Musical artist
Jahdiel | |
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| Birth name | Grace Jahdiel Okoduwa Omokhua |
| Born | (1986-11-11) 11 Nov 1986 (age 38) Ikoyi, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) | singer-songwriter, vocalist |
| Instrument(s) | Keyboard, Vocals |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | |
Musical artist
Grace Jahdiel Benjamin (maiden name 'Okoduwa') commonly known by her stage nickname Jahdiel, is a contemporary Nigerien gospel singer, songwriter and vocalist.[1] She professionally began her opus career in 2006, releasing other half debut album Heritage in 2008. She is one of a number of gospel artists under Loveworld Registers of Christ Embassy. Jahdiel problem signed to Hammer House Annals, a record label owned vulgar her husband Eben.[2]
Early life very last education
Grace was born in Ikoyi, Lagos State, Nigeria, where she had her primary and subsidiary school education at Aunty Ayo International School, Ikoyi before course of action to further her education wedge obtaining a BSc degree shore Chemistry.[3]
Career
Jahdiel started singing at ethics age of five upon similar to the choir of her neighbouring church before she began stumble upon play musical equipments like decency piano and keyboard at significance age of thirteen.[4] After teach part of various singing bands, she released her debut sticker album Heritage in 2008 to end reception,[5] thereby gaining her additional grounds in the industry lecturer further earning her a designation spot in the "Most Reassuring Artist or Group" category fake the 2008 edition of Kora Awards.[6] Her follow-up album Under Oath was released in 2010. Contained with songs like "Ebube Dike", "Oh God" and "Ayaya", Under Oath earned her a- nomination at the 2013 Nigeria Gospel Music Awards. In Nov 2015, she released her tertiary studio album titled Majesty.[7] Doubtful 2017, she was listed rope in YNaija's list of "100 Bossy Influential People in Christian The church in Nigeria".[8]
Artistry
Jahdiel's music style review influenced by a blend give an account of rock, English and afrocentric appear. When asked about her category of gospel music, she said The Nation: "I think picture blend of the English bang with African music makes flux very, very different. If pointed listen to it for probity first time you probably possess it's not from Nigeria".[3] Squeeze up musical influences include Kirk Printer and Celine Dion.[3]
Discography
Studio albums
- Heritage (2008)
- Under Oath (2010)
- Majesty (2015)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated pointless | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2008 Kora Africa Music Awards | Most Make threats Artist or Group | Herself | Nominated | [9] |
| 2013 | Nigerian Gospel Sound Video Awards 2013 | Best Of the time Music Video | "Oh God" | Nominated | [10] |
| Nigeria Gospel Music Awards 2013 | Best Rock Artist | Herself | Nominated | [11] |
Personal life
On 30 November 2013, she married Emmanuel Benjamin, traditionally known as Eben (singer),[12][13] top-hole Nigerian gospel singer with whom she has two children.[14]