Emmanuel Iren

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Emmanuel Iren
Birth nameEmmanuel Aniefiok Iren
Born (1989-12-18) December 18, 1989 (age 34)
Origin Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • pastor
Instrument(s)Vocals and drums
Years active2008–present
Spouse(s)Laju Iren

Emmanuel Aniefiok Iren (born 18 December 1989) well known as Emmanuel Iren is a Nigerian preacher, gospel singer and songwriter. [1] He is the Founder of Celebration Church International (CCI), headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. [2] [3] In 2018, he debuted his first album Kerygma and in 2022, he released his second album Apostolos:Voice of Transition. [4] [5]

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Early life and education

Emmanuel Iren was born on 18 December, 1989 and hails from Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. He attained his primary education from Saint Bernadettes Nursery and Primary School in Ipaja, Lagos. [6] From there, he moved to Queen’s Choice Nursery and Primary School College in Ikotun, Lagos and later attended Doregos Private Academy where he acquired his secondary education. [7]

In 2011, he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Building Technology from Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. He also holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. [8] [9]

Career

Ministry

In 2008, Emmanuel Iren started a Christian campus fellowship known as Triumphal Youth Fellowship as an undergraduate student in Covenant University. [10] The fellowship soon grew beyond the campus walls, and into a full-time ministry. [11] [12]

On 11 November 2012, the Triumphal Church was opened in Lagos. Two years after, in 2014, it was renamed the Celebration Church International, also known as CCI. [13] [14] Presently, the Celebration Church International has over 11,000 members worldwide with 27 branches: across Nigeria,the United Kingdom, Canada and the USA. [15]

Music career

Emmanuel Iren debuted his first album Kerygma in 2017 with the Outburst Music Group. In 2021, he was featured by Nigerian gospel artiste Odunayo Adebayo in the hit song Zoe. [16]

In August 2022, he announced the release of his debut album Apostolos: Voice of Transition, which comprised 13 tracks including Overcome, In Your Name, Holy Ghost and Glory. The album featured other gospel artistes like Sinach, Nosa and Judikay. [17] [18] [19] Shortly after its release, the album peaked as one of the top 10 on Apple Music. [20] [21]

In preparation of the release of his sophomore album, on April 12, 2024 he released the song "Agalliao" featuring acclaimed gospel music minister Nathaniel Bassey, a joy anthem currently making waves among believers across the globe.

Discography

Albums

Year of ReleaseTitleDetailsRef
2018Kerygma

(feat Outburst Music Group)

  • Recording Type: Live
  • No. of Tracks: 15
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming
 [22]
2022Apostolos: (Sounds of Transition)
  • Recording Type: Live
  • No. of Tracks: 13
  • Format: Digital Download, Streaming
 [23] [24]

Singles

As lead artist

  • Grace Changes Everything (feat Sinach)
  • Holy Ghost (feat Sinach)
  • Overcome (feat E-Daniels)
  • Prophetic Chant (feat Nosa)
  • Fire On My Altar
  • Power in Abundance (feat Bajulaye Victor)
  • The Glory (feat Outburst Music Group)
  • Yes To Your Will
  • In Your name (feat Judikay)
  • The Glory of the Lord reveals
  • Agalliao (feat Nathaniel Bassey)
  • Zoe (Odunayo Adebayo feat Emmanuel Iren) [25]
  • Bo Ta Jor (Prinx Emmanuel feat Emmanuel Iren) [26]
  • Agalliao (Aigbeh Dgong ft Pastor Emmanuel Iren)
  • Ambience (Damilola Praiseworth ft Pastor Emmanuel Iren)

Bibliography

Personal life

At age 24, Iren married Laju Iren in November 2014. [30] [31] [32] They have three daughters and one son.

Recognition

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