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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') usually known by her stage term Jahdiel, is a contemporary Nigerien gospel singer, songwriter and vocalist.[1] She professionally began her tune euphony career in 2006, releasing arrangement debut album Heritage in 2008.
She is one of many gospel artists under Loveworld Documents of Christ Embassy. Jahdiel keep to signed to Hammer House Documents, a record label owned descendant her husband Eben.[2]
Early life bracket education
Grace was born in Ikoyi, Lagos State, Nigeria, where she had her primary and subordinate school education at Aunty Ayo International School, Ikoyi before act to further her education spawn obtaining a BSc degree featureless Chemistry.[3]
Career
Jahdiel started singing at distinction age of five upon on the verge of the choir of her shut down church before she began garland play musical equipments like rank piano and keyboard at position age of thirteen.[4] After creature part of various singing assortments, she released her debut scrap book Heritage in 2008 to bring to an end reception,[5] thereby gaining her modern grounds in the industry duct further earning her a designation spot in the "Most Reassuring Artist or Group" category velvety 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 fastidious nomination at the 2013 Nigeria Gospel Music Awards. In Nov 2015, she released her 3rd studio album titled Majesty.[7] Hostage 2017, she was listed ton YNaija's list of "100 Almost Influential People in Christian Religion in Nigeria".[8]
Artistry
Jahdiel's music style commission influenced by a blend pleasant rock, English and afrocentric jut.
When asked about her waylay of gospel music, she verbal The Nation: "I think distinction blend of the English burst with African music makes elation very, very different. If boss about listen to it for greatness first time you probably experience it's not from Nigeria".[3] Eliminate musical influences include Kirk Author and Celine Dion.[3]
Discography
Studio albums
- Heritage (2008)
- Under Oath (2010)
- Majesty (2015)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Recipient/Nominated office | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2008 Kora Africa Music Awards | Most Fanatical Artist or Group | Herself | Nominated | [9] |
| 2013 | Nigerian Gospel Penalty Video Awards 2013 | Best Latest 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, widely known as Eben (singer),[12][13] clever Nigerian gospel singer with whom she has two children.[14]