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Minister GUC

Gift Ugochi Christopher (born October 8, 1993) is a Nigerian singer, musician and gospel songwriter popularly known by his stage name Minister GUC[1][2]. He gained recognition following the release of his first album in December 2020 with the hit tracks All that matters, Desperate and Yours.[3] He officially began his music career in 2019 after he was signed by a record label, EeZee Conceptz.[4]

Minister GUC
Birth nameGift Ugochi Christopher
Born (1993-10-08) 8 October 1993 (age 30)
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Genresgospel, contemporary worship
Occupation(s)Songwriter, Gospel Musician
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2019-present
LabelsEeZee Conceptz

Early life and education edit

GUC was born on October 8, 1993, in Port Harcourt and originally hails from Emuoha Local Government Area, Rivers State.[5] After his primary and secondary education, he proceeded to study at the University of Port Harcourt,Nigeria, in 2013.

Music career edit

He started his musical career in Port Harcourt as part of a music team with his friends [6] In November 2019, GUC was signed to the record label, EeZee Conceptz to join Mercy Chinwo, Judikay and other gospel artistes.[7][8] He released his debut album in 2020 titled "The Message" comprising 12 tracks including All that matters, Desperate, Yours and God of Vengeance. In October 2020, GUC topped the list of gospel artistes in Nigeria to reach the highest views that same year on YouTube.[9][10][11]

In April 2022, he released a 13-track album titled "To Yahweh's Delight".

Personal life edit

GUC is currently married to Nkpoikana Ntuk (Nene Ntuk). The couple held their traditional wedding on 4 November 2021[12] and their white wedding on 6 March 2021 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.[13][14][15] On 6 March 2022, exactly one year after their marriage, the couple announced the birth of their daughter and first child.[16][17]

Discography edit

Albums edit

Title Details
The Message
  • Date Released: 4 December 2020
  • Number of songs: 12
  • Label: Eezee Conceptz[18]
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming, CD
To Yahweh's Delight
  • Date Released: 29 April 2022 [19][20]
  • Number of songs: 13
  • Label: Eezee Conceptz
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming, CD

Singles edit

  • The Bill (2020) [21]
  • In this place (2021)[22][23]
  • Through Eternity (2022)[24]
  • Yahweh Remix (2022)[25]
  • Goodness of God (2023)[26]
  • Ikechi (2023)

Awards and achievements edit

Title Year Category Result Reference
Maranatha Gospel Awards 2020 Best Breakthrough Male Minister Africa Won [27][28]
CLIMA Africa 2021 Gospel Song of the year Nominated [29]
Songwriter of the year Nominated
Discovery of the year Nominated
Beatz Award 2022 Afro Gospel Producer Of The Year

"Omemma" by Eezee Conceptz

Nominated [30]

References edit

  1. ^ "How Minister GUC electrified extravagant Praise concert in Lagos". Vanguard Ng.
  2. ^ "DailyNews". dailynews.gov.bw. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  3. ^ Omondi, Ryan (2023-02-19). "Powerful worship songs in Nigeria: 20 gospel tracks for prayer". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  4. ^ Andlin, Mary (2019-11-04). "Eezee Conceptz Record Label Signed GUC with mouth-watering deal". Gospel Songs Mp3. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  5. ^ "Biography of Minister Gift Ugochi Christopher (GUC)". The New Man. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  6. ^ admin (2022-08-02). "Official Profile And Biography Of Minister GUC; Nationality, Education, Age, Real Name, Wife, Family and Career". Nigeria Radio Stations Blog. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  7. ^ Blog, AllBaze Gospel (2020-04-29). "EeZee Conceptz Artists / Musicians/ Members [Know More About Eezee History, Bio,] AllBaze.com". AllBaze.com. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  8. ^ ekpenyong, Ebenezer (2019-11-05). "Eezee Conceptz Announces GUC As Their Newest Music Artiste". Premium9ja. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  9. ^ Moses, Orode (2020-10-04). "20 Million Views "All That Matters" Live Powerful Song By GUC". Gospel Songs Mp3. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  10. ^ "20 Most Viewed Nigerian Christian Music Video on YouTube | Nigerian Praise". Nigerian Praise | Here are the lyrics. Clap your hands and sing along... WORSHIP... That's what we were created for!. 2022-01-25. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  11. ^ "TurnTable Charts | Top Gospel Songs". www.turntablecharts.com. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
  12. ^ "Photos: Minister GUC Ties The Knot in Traditional Wedding Ceremony | GMusicPlus.com". 2021-03-05. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  13. ^ admin (2021-03-02). "Port Harcourt will be Hot this Weekend. See who is also Getting Married". www.suprememagazine.news. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  14. ^ "My marriage...with Minister GUC". Punch Newspapers. 2022-03-11. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  15. ^ nairadiary (2023-03-06). ""God Bless The Day I Met You, My Love", Minister GUC Writes As He Celebrates Their Anniversary". Naira Diary. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  16. ^ Samson, Henry (2022-03-06). "Minister GUC & Wife Welcomes Baby On Their One Year Wedding Anniversary". Unik Empire. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  17. ^ Henry, Ihuoma Chiadikaobi (2022-03-07). "Meet Nene, Wife Of Minister GUC Who Just Put To Bed". Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  18. ^ Eunice, Anjolaoluwa (2022-01-17). "All You Need to Know about Eezee Conceptz". youlaif.com. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  19. ^ admin (2022-04-30). "Minister GUC Releases Sophomore Album Titled "To Yahweh's Delight" + "Sound Of Revival" Video | @ministerguc |". Gospel Centric. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  20. ^ "To Yahweh's Delight -- Minister GUC". Amazon. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  21. ^ "GUC Brings a Timely Message on "The Bill" – New Single | GMusicPlus.com". 2020-04-03. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  22. ^ "Gospel Fountain: African Gospel MP3 Music Download, Videos". Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  23. ^ Naija (2021-04-16). "Official Video: GUC – In This Place » An amazing Video". Jesusful. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  24. ^ Trendyhiphop (2023-03-13). "Minister GUC – Through Eternity (Mp3 Download)". TrendyHipHop. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  25. ^ "DownloadAnthony Kani Collabs with Minister GUC for "Yahweh" Remix | GMusicPlus.com". 2022-11-16. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  26. ^ Goodness of God - Single by Minister GUC, 2023-02-17, retrieved 2023-03-13
  27. ^ "Mercy Chinwo, Judikay, GUC win at 2020 Maranatha Awards | GMusicPlus.com". 2020-10-12. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  28. ^ Gospeltrender. "Maranatha Awards 2020 Ministers Winners List". Gospeltrender. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  29. ^ "[News] Sinach, Mercy Chinwo, Judikay, GUC Tops CLIMA Africa 2021 Nomination List". Worshipculture Radio. 2021-05-25. Retrieved 2023-03-13.
  30. ^ "FULL LIST: Pheelz, Burna Boy, Simi up for Beatz Awards 2022". TheCable Lifestyle. 2022-10-26. Retrieved 2023-03-14.
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