Sinach is a popular household name in the Nigerian gospel music industry. She is known for writing inspiring songs; many of which have become anthems in many churches and homes within Nigeria and beyond.
This article contains a biography, career, songs, and awards of Sinach.
Biography
Osinach Egbu Joseph, popularly known as Sinach, was born on 30th March 1973 in Ebonyi state. After her primary and secondary education in her village in Ebonyi state, Sinach went to the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers state, where she had her tertiary education.
Early life and career
Sinach began writing songs when she was about 19 years old, in the local congregation. Before actively going into music ministry, she worked as an administrative staff at Believer Loveworld church. This was where she met Pastor Chris Oyakhilome who helped her pursue her music career.
Sinach released her first album in 2008 after the debut of her hit single, I know who I am.
Since the release of her first album, she has released over 200 songs and has won numerous awards from across the world.
So far, she has recorded 9 albums. She still serves as an international worship leader to date.
Albums
Below is a list of her albums.
- Chapter one
- I’m blessed
- Shout it loud
- From glory to glory
- Sinach at Christmas
- He did it again
- Waymaker
- There’s an overflow
- Best of Sinach
- Great God
Sinach Songs
Sinach has released over 200 songs. Below is a list of some of her songs.
- Awesome God
- Fire in me
- I know who I am
- Matchless love
- From glory to glory
- Great are you Lord
- All I see is You
- I fly
- I humbly bow
- Omemma
- Shout it loud
- You are so good
- He did it again
Sinach Husband
She got married to Joseph Egbu in 2014 and the couple have a beautiful daughter.
Sinach Quotes
Below are some popular quotes by Sinach.
- “It is illegal for Satan to charge you twice for what Jesus has already paid for!! He already paid for your health, wealth and all!!! Go!!!”
- “You have to come to the full realization that you are in charge of your seasons!!”
- “If you are a man or a woman, surround yourself with people who speak the word of God over your life and if you don’t have those kinds of people, surround yourself with the Word of God and make it the loudest voice in your ears!”
- “The secret of happiness is in fulfilling the things that God has placed in your heart.”
- “Putting your life in God’s hand doesn’t mean you should not be diligent; improve yourself and seek to become the best at what you do. Quality and excellence are important ingredients for success, and they are products of diligence.”
- “Refuse to be pulled down by the voices of condemnation and fear around you! Let the voice of God through His Word be the loudest voice in your ear.”
- “The key is to be content with where God has placed you because your happiness isn’t coming from your husband or anywhere else, but your joy, happiness, and fulfilment will come from the calling that God has upon your life.”
Awards and Nomination
- Song of the year Award – 2008
- Songwriter of the Decade Award at the Loveworld International Music and Arts Awards (LIMA) – 2016
- Groove Awards Western Africa Artist Of The Year – 2016
- African Achievers’ Award for Global Excellence – 2016
- Nigerian Entertainment Award for Inspirational Artist – 2017
- Best International Artiste of the year at the Sterling Gospel Music Awards – 2017
- Top 100 Influential Christians in Nigeria – 2019
- Song of the Year Award at the Loveworld International Music and Arts Awards (LIMA) – 2019
- Africa Gospel Female Artist of the Year nominee at the Africa Gospel Award – 2019
- PulseNg named Sinach as their No.1 female artiste of the decade – 2019
- Africa Gospel Artist of the Year nominee at the Africa Gospel Award – 2019
- Nominated at the Africa Gospel Award for the Africa Gospel Worship Artist of the Year – 2019
