Bakulipanam Percy Paul Mokungah, widely known by his stage name Panam Percy Paul, is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose musical career spans 40 years. He was born to major Paul Harley, an officer in the Nigerian Army, and composer Paulina Paul Mokungah in 1958. Paul's kind of music is praise and worship styled in the feel of country music and African high life.[1][2][3][4]
Panam Percy Paul | |
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 In 2015 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Bakulipanam Percy Paul Mokungah |
| Born | Numan, Adamawa State, Nigeria |
| Origin | Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, guitarist, organist |
| Instrument(s) | Harmonica, guitar |
| Years active | (1981 –present) |
Musical career edit
Panam Percy Paul started his musical career at age twenty while he was still in school as an undergraduate at Kaduna Polytechnic. He worked at Radio ELWA Christian Communications as a production supervisor and engineer.[5]
Personal life edit
Panam Percy Paul is from Plateau State and was born in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Paul married his wife, Tina, in 1981. Together, they have four children.
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Event | Prize | Result | Ref | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | FAME Gospel Music Award | Artist of the Year | Nominated | ||
| Best Producer of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Best Vocalist of the Year | Won | ||||
| 1995 | BMI Music Award | Artist of the Year | Won | ||
| 1996 | Adamawa State Excellence | — | Won | ||
| 2014 | Crystal Awards | Crystal Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | [6] | |
| 2018 | Who is Who Awards | Award of Excellence in Music[7] | Recognized Impact Maker on the Plateau | Won | [1] |
Discography edit
Studio albums edit
- Beautiful People (1976)
- Oh Ye Gates (1978)
- Don`t You Cry (1980)
- Bring Down the Glory 1 (1984)
- Panam Percy Paul and Friends (1987)
- Bring Down the Glory 2: God of War (1989)
- At This Christmas with Panam Percy Paul (1991)
- Bring Down The Glory 3: Higher Than High (1993)
- Master of the Universe (1995)
- Bring Down the Glory 4: Deep Intimacy (2003)
- Cheer up (2007)
- Destiny (2009)
- Return
- Bring Down Your Glory 5: Throne Of Grace (2013)
Other works edit
Apart from music, Panam has written a book titled “Bring Down the Glory”, named after his album. He also has a college called the “Panam College of Music Ministry” in Jos, Plateau State of Nigeria.[8] His record label Panam Music World serves as an organization to assist the education of musicians.[9]
References edit
- ^ "Meet Panam Percy Paul, the man who doesn't collabo with 'sinners' | The Nation". Thenationonlineng.net. 2012-09-29. Retrieved 2014-08-16.
- ^ Alawode, Abisola (2014-05-30). "Nigeria: Panam Percy Paul - Icon of Gospel Music". allAfrica.com. Retrieved 2014-08-16.
- ^ "Panam Percy Paul: Celebrates 40 years in Music". Today in Abuja. Retrieved 2014-08-16.
- ^ Nwamu, Aniebo (2014-05-30). "Panam Percy Paul: Icon Of Gospel Music | Nigerian News from Leadership Newspapers". Leadership.ng. Retrieved 2014-08-16.
- ^ Samuel, Charis (2019-12-16). "HAPPY BIRTHDAY DR. PANAM PERCY PAUL". Charis Samuel Blog. Retrieved 2020-05-28.
- ^ "Panam Percy Paul bags Crystal Lifetime Achievement Award - The Sun News". Sunnewsonline.com. 2014-07-07. Retrieved 2014-08-16.
- ^ "Confirmed Impact Maker on the Plateau - Dr Panam Percy Paul - WHOisWHO Awards (Photo/Video)". matthewteghaBLOG. Retrieved 2018-08-02.
- ^ "Nigerian Gospel Rendition – All Over To You, Panam Percy Paul". Joy! Digital. Retrieved 2020-05-28.
- ^ Bp-Relate (2016-10-11). "Biography Of Panam Percy Paul -Gospel Artist". Believers Portal. Retrieved 2020-05-28.