HYMNTESTANT NO 1
ID:
JESSICA
Jessica Etta
is a fresh graduate awaiting the call to NYSC: A sonorous singer with a warm
disposition and a generous smile. Jessica is in the Hymnstitute to improve her
skills, learn more and prove herself on the grand stage. She is Cross
River-born and a chorister at Christ the King Catholic Chaplaincy, Owerri, Imo
State. Her favourite hymn is Praise to the Lord, The
Almighty. Jessica is an alto.
HYMNTESTANT
NO 2
ID:
VICTOR
Victor Ige
is a tailor and a music enthusiast: A member of several choral singing groups
with a love for meeting new people. Victor loves camping and believes the
Hymnstitute will be a natural habitat as he tests his church music
limits. Victor is an Oyo State indigene but speaks Bini in addition
to his native Yoruba. He is a chorister at St. Anthony's Catholic Church,
Gbaja, Surulere, Lagos. His favourite hymn is Once In Royal David’s
City. Victor is a Tenor.
HYMNTESTANT
NO 3
ID: JSON
Johnson
‘Json’ Ikpeama is a student and a musician. A lover of ‘God music’, Json
started a Foundation for taking care of orphans and took a one-year time off
from his University education to sing for God before succeeding in entering the
Hymnstitute at the second time of asking. Json is from Mbaise in Imo State. He
is a chorister of the Basilica of Grace Anglican Church, Gudu, Abuja. His
favourite hymn is "Be Still My soul”. Json is a Tenor.
HYMNTESTANT
NO 4
ID: YINKA
Yinka Erinle
Odunayo, a mother of two, a mass communications graduate and a caterer: A lover
of reading, singing and meeting people. She is a versatile soloist with over 10
years singing experience spanning many singing ensembles. She is a chorister at
her home church, Celestial Church of Christ, Akoka Parish, Lagos. Her favourite
hymns are eclectic: the Yoruba hymn “E korin ke gborin” and the classic “All
Creatures of our God and King”. Yinka is a Soprano.
HYMNTESTANT
NO 5
ID:
ECHEZONA
Echezona
Christopher Okekeifi is an ICT specialist and a soloist. An impactful
worshipper with stage presence, Echezona is an advert for hymns and church
music in all their forms. In his spare time, he loves singing,
playing and gaming. Echezona is from Anambra State. He is a chorister at the St
James Anglican Church, Asokoro Abuja. His favourite hymn is the all-time great
“My God How Wonderful Thou Art”. He is a Baritone.
HYMNTESTANT
NO 6
HYMNTESTANT
ID: CHRISTIANA
Christiana
Oluwatoyin Oluwatobi is an Economist by training, a children educator by
vocation and a musician by passion. A lover of writing, singing and acting,
Christiana has the toolkit to succeed in the crucible of the Hymnstitute.
Christiana entered for Hymnodia to improve her confidence and find basis for
self-expression through music. She is a chorister at Archbishop Vining Memorial
Church Cathedral, Ikeja, Lagos. Her favourite hymn is The Solid Rock Praise to
the Lord, The Almighty. Christiana is a Soprano.
HYMNTESTANT
NO 7
HYMNTESTANT
ID: DUKE
Duke Asuquo
is a musician, IT consultant and a ‘God lover’. A singer, hymn lover and
associate music director, Duke believes the sacrifice of staying away from his
family and work will be justified with the learning he will receive at the
Hymnstitute. Duke is a veteran of the classical singing circuit with
proven ability as a soloist. Duke is of Calabar, Cross River State origin. He
is a chorister at The Presbyterian Church of Nigeria Festac Town Parish, Lagos. His
favourite hymn is “‘Tis So Sweet”. Duke is a Tenor.
HYMNTESTANT
NO 8
HYMNTESTANT
ID: EMMANUEL
Emmanuel
Onubogu is a music prodigy and hold post-graduate qualifications in Music
Elocution. A founder of several chorale groups and programs in promotion of
church music. Emmanuel, an Imo State born who is coming to Hymnodia “with a
full package of all I love in music and worship”. With a conflict resolution
capability and teaching skills in tow, Emmanuel could be a peacemaker among the
Hymntestants. He is a chorister at the Valleyside Seventh Day Adventist Church,
Oregun, Ikeja Lagos. Emmanuel has no declared favourite among the
hymns. Emmanuel is a Baritone.
HYMNTESTANT
NO 9
HYMNTESTANT
ID: EDIOMO
Ediomo Akpan
is prolific musician whose refers to himself as a ‘church boy’. Soft spoken and
self-effacing, his quiet mien belies the voice strength he carries when he
starts to sing. A graduate of the ABRSM Advanced Chorale Singing program,
Ediomo has sung in several choirs over the past 9 years. Ediomo is a
pseudo-polyglot, he speaks English, Spanish and his native language Annang. He
is an Akwa Ibom-born, Lagos-bred soloist with proficiency on the classical
flute. He is a chorister at the House On The Rock Church, Lekki, Lagos. His
favourite hymn is A Mighty Fortress is our God. Ediomo is Tenor.
HYMNTESTANT
NO 10
HYMNTESTANT
ID: ELIZABETH
Elizabeth
Olaitan is a music teacher, classical singer and worship leader. Elizabeth is a
“proud daughter of Ibadan” Oyo State and splits her time into teaching music
across a divergent studentship from primary school up to the professional
levels. She counts talking and singing as her hobbies. She has over 20 years’
singing experience across genres. She is a chorister and worship leader at the
Redeemed Christian Church of God, City of David, Victoria Island, Lagos. Her
favourite hymn is “To God be the glory”. Elizabeth is a Soprano.
HYMNTESTANT
NO 11
HYMNTESTANT
ID: FRANK
Frank Okoye
is an estate valuer turned classical soloist. In his words, “I just love to
sing and worship with all my heart”. Despite his renown, Frank sees himself as
“still a learner”. Every singing opportunity is a big opportunity for him.
Thus, he entered Hymnodia to seize an opportunity for greatness. Supremely
confident yet humble in his disposition, this Anambra State born worshipper has
more than two decades of singing experience. He is a chorister at St James
Anglican Church, Asokoro, Abuja. His favourite hymn is “God Is
Working His Purpose Out”. Frank is a Tenor.
HYMNTESTANT
NO 12
HYMNTESTANT
ID: OGOCHUKWU
Ogochukwu
Onwuelingo is a psychologist, ex-banker and a baker with music as a natural
detour. She has a fresh, unladen voice and she confesses “hymns are part of
me”. This mother of two has been a chorister for 14 years and entered Hymnodia
to join in spreading the good news of hymns. Ogochukwu believes the Hymnstitute
will be tasking but aims to realise her own potentials no matter how it goes.
Her hobbies are singing, cooking/baking and meeting people. She is a
chorister at St. Denis Catholic Church, Akoka/Bariga and she speaks Yoruba
better than her Igbo mother tongue. Her favourite hymn is "God give us
Christian homes”. Ogochukwu is a Soprano.
HYMNTESTANT
NO 13
HYMNTESTANT
ID: STEPHEN
Stephen
Nwosu is a full-time musician, though he read estate management in school. He
is comfortable and even precocious at the same level in both classical and
contemporary renditions of church music. Stephen has over 12 years singing
experience. His other hobbies outside singing are tennis and cooking. He speaks
Yoruba and Igbo languages fluently and can sing in them too. In addition to
singing, Stephen plays the saxophone and the clarinet. He worships and sings as
a chorister at the Holy Trinity Church, Ikoyi, Lagos. His favourite hymn is “Master
the tempest is raging”. Stephen is a Tenor.
HYMNTESTANT
NO 14
HYMNTESTANT
ID: MARGARET
Margaret
Thomas is a vivacious soloist with a disarming personality. She is an
accountant by training, an ex-banker and a part time student but her greatest
joy comes when she sings. She is driven to succeed in all that she does, so she
is looking forward to conquering the challenge of the Hymnstitute. She comes to
Hymnodia to find herself and serve God with her vocal cords. Margaret is
fulfilled making it into the Hymnstitute considering the talents she saw at the
auditions. A native of Zangon-Kataf in Kaduna, Margaret speaks Hausa, Igbo and
her native Pyap fluently. Her hobbies are singing, baking and reading. She is a
chorister at St. Simon Catholic Church, Mararaba, Kaduna. Her favourite hymn is
"Christ Be Our Light”. Margaret is a Soprano.
HYMNTESTANT
NO 15
HYMNTESTANT
ID: ENENCHE
Jacob
Enenche Okwori is a singer and composer with unfinished business at the
Hymnstitute. In pursuit of his professional qualifications, his sojourn in
Hymnodia 2019 was terminated midway. The Dean promised him automatic admission
to season 2. Fast forward 12 months later, Enenche has become a full-fledged
medical doctor and tucked in one year of housemanship under his belt too. He can’t
wait to unleash himself on the Hymnstitute. Enenche has been a choirmaster for
14 years. He currently sings with the St Peter Claver Catholic Chaplaincy
Uniabuja, as well as the OLPH Cathedral Choir & Immaculate Conception Choir
in Makurdi. His favourite hymn is “All Creatures of Our God and King”. Enenche
is a Tenor.
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