Yadah
Birth nameAgaga Praise Kukeurim
Born (1996-01-05) January 5, 1996
Abuja, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2017–present
LabelsSonsHub Media

Agaga Praise Kukeurim (born 5 January 1996) well known by the stage name Yadah, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and worship leader.[1] 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.[2] She is well known for the hit songs “Beyond Me,” “Free of Charge,” “Onye Inaputara,” and “Out of Nothing.”

Early life and education

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.[3]

After her secondary education, she proceeded to Nasarawa State University, Keffi where she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Economics Education.[4]

Music career

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".[5][6]

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".[7]

She has collaborated with a number of artistes including Solomon Lange, Chris Morgan and Mercy Chinwo. In March 2023, Yadah announced her first American tour[8][9]

Discography

Albums

Year Released Title Details Ref
2021 The Love Story Format: Digital download, streaming

Number of Tracks: 15

 [10]

Extended Plays (EPs)

Year Released Title Details Ref
2018 The Blood Covenant Format: Digital download, streaming

Number of Tracks: 5

 [11][12]

Singles

As lead artiste

  • 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)

Tours

US Tour [19][20]

Achievements

In 2021, she was nominated for the Kingdomboiz Next Rated Artiste Award[21]

Same year, she was nominated for the CLIMA Awards for Discovery artist star of the year.[22][23]

Personal life

In October 2023, Yadah married her manager, Chinonso Daniel Okafor.

References

  1. ↑ "Who is Yadah?". Yadah. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  2. ↑ "Yadah speaks about her music, management, new album". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2023-04-07. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  3. ↑ Team, Henotace (2020-06-02). "5 THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YADAH (KINGBORN)". HENOTACE.ORG. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  4. ↑ "ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT YADAHWOLD". MusicwormCity. 2022-03-03. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  5. ↑ AmenRadio (2021-08-16). "[Music + Video] The Love Story - Yadah". Gospel Songs MP3. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  6. ↑ "Yadah speaks about her music, management, new album". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2023-04-07. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  7. ↑ admin (2021-08-02). "Yadah Preps To Drop Debut Album At YALIC 2.0 - SonsHub". Retrieved 2023-04-28.
  8. ↑ Fountain, Gospel (2023-04-25). "Yadah Announces Her First Ever American World Tour 2023". Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  9. ↑ "Yadah Takes On Global Stage With US Tour, Set To Release New Album". Independent Newspaper.
  10. ↑ The Love Story by Yadah, 2021-08-15, retrieved 2023-04-27
  11. ↑ The Blood Covenant by Yadah, 2018-09-20, retrieved 2023-04-27
  12. ↑ Mark, Skete. "Everlasting Love by Yadah |". Latest Gospel. Retrieved 2023-09-30.
  13. ↑ "Goodie Goodie by Yadah". Afrocharts. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  14. ↑ "Yadah Releases Powerful New Song "Onye Inaputara" | GMusicPlus.com". 2020-05-29. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  15. ↑ OpraDre (2022-08-10). "Yadah – Beyond Me Ft. Mercy Chinwo X Prospa Ochimana X Chris Morgan". Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  16. ↑ 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)
  17. ↑ AmenRadio (2022-10-31). "[News] Gospel Diva Yadah Set For "Onye Nwere Jesus" Release". Gospel Songs MP3. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  18. ↑ Cogito (2022-10-31). "Yadah Preps New Igbo Jam Titled – "Onye Nwere Jesus" | COGHIVE 2023". Retrieved 2023-04-28.
  19. ↑ "Yadah Takes On Global Stage With US Tour, Set To Release New Album". Vanguard News.
  20. ↑ "Yadah speaks about her ongoing US tour, plans to release a new album – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  21. ↑ Samson, Henry (2020-01-07). "Kingdom Boiz Music Award (Artiste to watch out for in 2020)". Unik Empire. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  22. ↑ Radio, Worshipculture (2021-05-25). "[News] Sinach, Mercy Chinwo, Judikay, GUC Tops CLIMA Africa 2021 Nomination List". Worshipculture Radio. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
  23. ↑ PraiseCamp. "Peterson Okopi Wins CLIMA Awards - Discovery of the Year 2021 Gospel Artist in Africa". Retrieved 2023-04-27.
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