Draft:Prospa Ochimana

Prospa Ochimana
Prospa Ochimana
Background information
Born (1988-11-06) November 6, 1988 (age 36)
Kaduna, Nigeria
OriginKogi State, Nigeria
GenresGospel|Contemporary worship|Worship
Occupation(s)Musician, Songwriter
Instrument(s)Piano, Vocals
Years active2017-present
Websitetornveilmusic.com

Prosper Temerojo Ochimana (born November  6, 1988) is an International Nigerian-born Gospel Artist, Music coach, Songwriter, and worship leader. He is best known globally with singles like "Ekwueme", "Out Of My Belly", "You Are Jehovah", "My Devotion", "The Great I Am", and "It All Belongs to You". His accolades include Clima Awards, Gospel Touch Music Award, and City People Music Awards, amongst Other awards and nominations across the globe.

Early Life

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Prosper Ochimana was born in Kaduna State and later moved to Abuja, Nigeria in 2001. Prospa Ochimana hails from Kogi State, middle belt Nigeria. Prospa started singing as a teenager back in 1992. In 2007 he joined the main choir of Dunamis International Gospel Church led by Dr. Paul Enenche.

Prospa studied linguistics at Nassarawa State University, Keffi, Nassarawa, Nigeria, and obtained a certificate from the Dunamis School of Ministry[1] in Abuja, Nigeria.

Career

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Prospa Ochimana is a highly spirit-filled Nigerian Gospel Music Artist, Music coach, Songwriter, and worship leader who started to pursue his career at the age of 18.

He released his debut single, 'Ekwueme', in 2017 where he featured now deceased Osinachi Nwachukwu. Since then, he has gone on to release some successful singles, collaborating with other popular gospel artists such as Okey Sokay and Mercy Chinwo. His songs are known for their inspiring lyrics and captivating melodies.

Prospa Ochimana is the President of Tornveil Music Ministry.  He is the convener of the yearly worship concert tagged “The Jesus Experience” which hosts Music Ministers from around the world.

Personal Life

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Prospa Ochimana is the 4th child from a family of 7. Attended St Paul’s Anglican Nursery and Primary School, Kakuri Kaduna, Government Secondary School Jabi, Government Secondary School Gwarinpa and Nasarawa State University, Keffi in NIgeria.

Discography

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  • Ekueme To The World Project (2018)
  • Out Of My Belly (Single) (2021)
  • ⁠Out of My Belly (Live) Featuring Theophilus Sunday and Moses Akoh
  • My Devotion (2023)
  • My Worship Featuring Dunsin Oyekan  (Single) (2023)

Awards

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  • In 2018 Prospa Ochimana was nominated for City People Music Awards Gospel Artiste of the Year.[2]
  • His Single Ekueme was nominated for “Song of Excellence” at the 2018 African Gospel Music & Media Awards.[3]
  • His Single Ekwueme was the Clima Awards Song of the Year for 2018.
  • Winner of African Artiste of the Year at Gospel Touch Music Award UK 2018.
  • Winner of African Male Artiste of the Year at Gospel Touch Music Award UK 2019.[4]
  • Winner of City People Music Awards Gospel Artist of the Year 2019.[5]
  • Winner of Clima Awards Outstanding Artist of the Year for 2019.
  • He is nominated for Male Artist of the Year and Best Collaboration (for Out of My Belly - Prospa Ochimana ft Theophilus Sunday & Moses Akoh) at the 2023 Kingdom Achievers Awards.[6]
  • Amongst Other awards and nominations across the globe.

References

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  1. ^ "Dunamis School of Ministry". Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  2. ^ Reporter (2018-10-17). "#CPMA2018: City People Music Awards Nominees' List Out". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  3. ^ admin (2018-04-26). "AFRICAN GOSPEL MUSIC & MEDIA AWARDS 2018 Announces Nominees and Opens Voting for All Categories | @AGMMA2018, @UncleCharles7 |". Gospel Centric. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  4. ^ "2019 Winners | Gospel Touch Music Awards". gtmusicawards.com. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  5. ^ Reporter (2019-11-05). "Winners Emerge @ City People Music Awards". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  6. ^ Mix, Pulse (2023-10-23). "Kingdom Achievers awards full nomination list 2023". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-07-15.