I Recommend, You Listen: 5 Naija Gospel Songs to Power Your Week

Almost everyday, I receive emails from Nigerian gospel artistes, promoters, bloggers, etc sharing new music with me.  While I would love to tell you that every single song I listen to is awesome, uplifting and unforgettable (in a good way), that is not the case.

So, I have decided that in addition to sharing new releases with you, I will also compile a list of recommended, hand-selected songs for you to add to your music playlist. These songs will be uplifting, inspiring and encouraging to power your week.

Who doesn't want that? :-)

If you have any songs you would like to recommend, kindly send the relevant details (music file, i.e. mp3 or mp4, cover art and press release / biography) to music@therelentlessbuilder.com.

Here is the first set of recommended Nigerian gospel songs to power your week.


1. Bunibe - Obiora Obiwon




Released in September 2015, Bunibe is a "unique pop interpretation of the trendy highlife polyrhythmic sounds traceable to south-eastern Nigeria, Obiwon’s origin." Obiwon gives you different scenarios, everyday life experiences where you have to "bunibe" your way to victory.

According to Obiwon, Bunibe means "to lift," "to raise" and "to praise."

The song was produced by Phat-E.

MUSIC: Dr. Sankty - Spirit of Peace Featuring T-Klex


It is impossible to listen to this song and not notice the "Malian" (or is it Senegalese) influence in it.  This style is called AfroFusion.

Until I heard this track, the only other gospel artiste I had heard experiment with that "Malian" element was Kenny K'ore.  I like Dr. Sankty and T-Klex's version especially as they weave in noticeable Hausa lyrics into the song. Something different.  I like!

Okay, you can listen to it now. :-)