One of the fast-rising gospel musician in Nigeria, Modupeola Ogunmoku, popularly known as Shalom Praise have said that she started singing at age 10. She reveals many of her life history in an interview with our reporter recently. Excerpt.
You are a gospel singer, how did you come about venturing into gospel music, is it God's calling or personal calling?
I got this calling from God.
When did you start singing and at what point did you settle for gospel music?
I started singing since when I was age 10 in Methodist church Kano State, I was among the youngest in the adult choir. Then, I used to lead praise called ‘Idupe Ose', Ose ‘meaning weekly thanksgiving and with this privilege given to me, I gained boldness to face the crowd and sing with confidence. I settled for gospel music in 2016 and since then God has been faithful.
Have you waxed any album?
Yes, I have a single track Titled
OLUWA SANU MI and an Album launch last year July Titled ‘OLORUN ALAGBARA (The Almighty God) with 7 tracks of songs.
Where do you normally stage your show?
My ministrations are mostly in church except if i have reception like wedding birthday etc. These can be in a hall or an open ground.
What are the unique things about praise worship?
The unique things about praise worship is that, it brings down the glory of God, praises takes away depression, during praises, burdens are lifted, praises bring Joy, praise draw men to God, praise also strengthen our faith in God.
How do you get inspiration for your songs?
It's always from God and He has been faithful.
You grew up in the North, which mean you can speak Hausa, do you have songs you composed in Hausa or other non Yoruba languages ?
Yes, I was born in Kano State. Yes I have songs in Hausa language. Yes, my Hausa song is on Audiomack titled NAKA NE and the other one I sang in Redemption camp is
What are some of the challenges you have encountered?
Hmmmm, so many but let me mention few, challenge about finance; going out for ministration and nothing is being given even to appreciate all because I do not harge church. We also do have challenges with instrumentalists etc.
Where do you hope to take this gospel journey?
To the whole world if Jesus tarries
Who are your role models?
Mama Bola Are, Mama Tope Alabi, Nathaniel Bassey and so on.
Who is Dupe Ogunmoku?
Modupeola Ogunmoku now Modupeola Okulate (Shalom Praise) is a native of EKITI State married to Pastor Olatunji Okulate, a Mother, a lover of God and lover of good things.
What is your advice to upcoming artiste?
Look unto Jesus and stay focused .
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