Jahdiel

Grace Jahdiel Benjamin (maiden name 'Okoduwa') popularly known by her stage name Jahdiel, is a contemporary Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and vocalist. Many of Jahdiel's Songs became very popular and trendy on social media in line with a great number of streaming and downloads on Boomplay.

She was born on 11th November, 1986 and professionally began her music career in 2006, releasing her debut album Heritage in 2008. She is one of several gospel artists under Loveworld Records of Christ Embassy. Jahdiel is signed to Hammer House Records, a record label owned by her husband Eben.

Career
Grace was born in Ikoyi, Lagos State, Nigeria where she had her primary and secondary school education at Aunty Ayo International School, Ikoyi before proceeding to further her education by obtaining a BSc degree in Chemistry. She started singing at the age of five upon joining the choir of her local church before she began to play musical equipment like the piano and keyboard at the age of thirteen. After being part of various singing groups, she released her debut album Heritage in 2008 to massive reception, thereby gaining her new grounds in the industry and further earning her a nomination spot in the "Most Promising Artist or Group" category at the 2008 edition of Kora Awards.

Her follow-up album Under Oath was released in 2010. Contained with songs like "Ebube Dike", "Oh God" and "Ayaya", Under Oath earned her a nomination at the 2013 Nigeria Gospel Music Awards. In November 2015, she released her third studio album titled Majesty. In 2017, she was listed in YNaija's list of "100 Most Influential People in Christian Ministry in Nigeria".Jahdiel's music style is influenced by a blend of rock, English and afrocentric pop. When asked about her style of gospel music, she told The Nation: "I think the blend of the English pop with African music makes it very, very different. If you listen to it for the first time you probably feel it's not from Nigeria". Her musical influences include Kirk Franklin and Celine Dion.

Achievements
She has been blessed to win major awards and get accorded for nominations like the 2008 Kora Africa Music Awards for Most Promising Artist or Group, the 2013 Nigerian Gospel Music Video Awards for Best Contemporary Music Video and Best Rock Artist. Follow Boomplay and keep up to date with the latest songs of Jahdiel's and information.

Jahdiel's Songs
• Jesu Doh
• My Light
• My Hands
• When You Say Yes
• Heritage
• Ebube Dike
• Spirit Of Truth
• Game Changer
• Just Like You
• Another Day

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