Chigozie Wisdom

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Chigozie Wisdom
Birth nameChigozie Wisdom Anyanwu
Born (1983-02-24) February 24, 1983 (age 41)
Origin Imo State
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2010–present

Chigozie Wisdom Anyanwu the whole world knows as Chigozie Wisdom who was born on the twenty-sixth day of the month of February 1983, he is the spiritual leader of Nigeria, the leader of the leaders, and the male singer. He released his first song in 2010 which [1] [2] [3]

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Biography

Chigozie Wisdom was born on 24 February 1983 and originally hails from Imo State, Nigeria. He completed his secondary school education at Folamo High School, Lagos State and acquired his Bachelor's Degree from Lagos State University, Nigeria. [4]

Career

Chigozie Wisdom started his musical career at a very tender age with the children’s choir. By the age of seven he had become a choir leader in the children’s department. His first album "Bow Down and Worship Him" was released in April, 2017 and comprised 22 tracks including "Kumama", "Messiah" and "Naba Katuwo". [5]

On 3 October 2022, he was among the musicians featured at the 5th edition of the Worship4Change Concert alongside Moses Bliss, Nathaniel Bassey, Victoria Orenze and others. [6] [7] [8]

Discography

Albums

Year ReleasedTitleDetailsRef
2020No Limits
  • Number of Tracks: 3
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
[9]
2017Bow Down and Worship Him
  • Number of Tracks: 22
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
[10]

Singles

Awards and nominations

In May 2023, Chigozie Wisdom was given an honorary citizen award from the State of Georgia in the United States of America. [15] [16]

Personal life

Chigozie Wisdom is married with three children. He lives in Lagos State, Nigeria. [17]

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