Yadah (musician)
Yadah | |
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| Birth name | Agaga Praise Kukeurim |
| Born | January 5, 1996 Abuja, Nigeria |
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| Occupations |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Labels | SonsHub Media |
| Spouse | Okafor Chinonso Daniel (m. 2023) |
Agaga Praise Kukeurim (born 5 January 1996) well known by the stage name Yadah, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and worship leader. Her official debut in the music scene was in 2017 following the release of her first single “Goodie Goodie” . She then released her first EP in 2018 titled “The Blood Covenant,” and her first album, “The Love Story,” in August 2021.[1] She is well known for the hit songs “Beyond Me,” “Free of Charge,” “Onye Inaputara,” “Na Your Hand,” and “Out of Nothing.”
Early life and education
[edit]Agaga Praise Kukeurim was born on 5 January 1996 in Abuja, Nigeria to Rev and Mrs Godwin Agaga but originally hails from Obanliku local government of Cross River State, Nigeria.[2]
After her secondary education, she proceeded to Nasarawa State University, Keffi where she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Economics Education.[3]
Music career
[edit]Yadah officially started her music career in 2017 with the release of her first single "Goodie Goodie". That same year, she was signed into the SonsHub Media Record label. After the debut of her first single, she followed it up with "I'm Confident" and debuted her first EP album in 2018 titled "The Blood Covenant". The EP which comprised 5 tracks and 2 bonus tracks included "Nailed", "Goodie Goodie" and "Forever".[4][5]
Yadah became popular with the release of "Beyond Me" in 2019. Her second album "The Love Story" was released in August 2021 and comprised 15 tracks including "Free of Charge", "Out of Nothing" and 'Beyond Me".[6]
She has collaborated with a number of artistes including Solomon Lange, Chris Morgan, Mercy Chinwo and Sunmisola Agbebi Okeleye. In March 2023, Yadah announced her first American tour[7][8]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]| Year Released | Title | Details | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Love Story | Format: Digital download, streaming
Number of Tracks: 15 |
[9] |
| 2023 | Fathered By the Best | Format: Digital download, streaming
Number of Tracks: 11 |
[10] |
Extended Plays (EPs)
[edit]| Year Released | Title | Details | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Blood Covenant | Format: Digital download, streaming
Number of Tracks: 5 |
[11][12] |
Singles
[edit]As lead artiste
[edit]- Goodie Goodie (2017)[13]
- I'm Confident (2018)
- Free of Charge (2019)
- Beyond Me (2019)
- Onye Inaputara (2020)[14]
- Out of Nothing (2020)
- Nailed -- Live (2021)
- Beyond Me featuring Mercy Chinwo, Prospa Ochimana and Chris Morgan (2022)[15]
- By Yourself (2022)[16]
- Onye Nwere Jesus (2022)[17][18]
- Na Your Hand (2023)[19]
- Never Seen featuring Sunmisola Agbebi (2024)[20]
Tours
[edit]Achievements
[edit]In 2021, she was nominated for the Kingdomboiz Next Rated Artiste Award[23]
Same year, she was nominated for the CLIMA Awards for Discovery artist star of the year.[24][25]
Personal life
[edit]In October 2023, Yadah married her manager, Chinonso Daniel Okafor.
References
[edit]- ^ "Yadah speaks about her music, management, new album". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2023-04-07. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- ^ Team, Henotace (2020-06-02). "5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YADAH (KINGBORN)". HENOTACE.ORG. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- ^ "ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YADAHWOLD". MusicwormCity. 2022-03-03. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- ^ AmenRadio (2021-08-16). "[Music + Video] The Love Story - Yadah". Gospel Songs MP3. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- ^ "Yadah speaks about her music, management, new album". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2023-04-07. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- ^ admin (2021-08-02). "Yadah Preps To Drop Debut Album At YALIC 2.0 - SonsHub". Retrieved 2023-04-28.
- ^ Fountain, Gospel (2023-04-25). "Yadah Announces Her First Ever American World Tour 2023". Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- ^ "Yadah Takes On Global Stage With US Tour, Set To Release New Album". Independent Newspaper.
- ^ The Love Story by Yadah, 2021-08-15, retrieved 2023-04-27
- ^ Fathered By the Best by Yadah, 2023-07-28, retrieved 2023-07-28
- ^ The Blood Covenant by Yadah, 2018-09-20, retrieved 2023-04-27
- ^ Mark, Skete. "Everlasting Love by Yadah |". Latest Gospel. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
- ^ "Goodie Goodie by Yadah". Afrocharts. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- ^ "Yadah Releases Powerful New Song "Onye Inaputara" | GMusicPlus.com". 2020-05-29. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- ^ OpraDre (2022-08-10). "Yadah – Beyond Me Ft. Mercy Chinwo X Prospa Ochimana X Chris Morgan". Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- ^ Network, 360gosepl (2022-08-03). "Minister YADAH Set to release new single "By Yourself"". 360 Gospel Network. Retrieved 2023-04-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ AmenRadio (2022-10-31). "[News] Gospel Diva Yadah Set For "Onye Nwere Jesus" Release". Gospel Songs MP3. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- ^ Cogito (2022-10-31). "Yadah Preps New Igbo Jam Titled – "Onye Nwere Jesus" | COGHIVE 2023". Retrieved 2023-04-28.
- ^ Na Your Hand by Yadah (Music video). 2023-06-05. Retrieved 2024-02-16 – via Apple Music.
- ^ Never Seen - Single by Yadah (Album). 2024-01-05. Retrieved 2024-01-05 – via Apple Music.
- ^ "Yadah Takes On Global Stage With US Tour, Set To Release New Album". Vanguard News.
- ^ "Yadah speaks about her ongoing US tour, plans to release a new album – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- ^ Samson, Henry (2020-01-07). "Kingdom Boiz Music Award (Artiste to watch out for in 2020)". Unik Empire. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- ^ Radio, Worshipculture (2021-05-25). "[News] Sinach, Mercy Chinwo, Judikay, GUC Tops CLIMA Africa 2021 Nomination List". Worshipculture Radio. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- ^ PraiseCamp (27 September 2021). "Peterson Okopi Wins CLIMA Awards - Discovery of the Year 2021 Gospel Artist in Africa". Retrieved 2023-04-27.