Minister GUC

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

Gift Ugochi Christopher (born October 8, 1993) is a Nigerian singer, musician and gospel songwriter popularly known by his stage name MinisterGUC [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]

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Early life and education

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

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

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

Albums

TitleDetails
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

Awards and achievements

TitleYearCategoryResultReference
Maranatha Gospel Awards2020Best Breakthrough Male Minister AfricaWon [27] [28]
CLIMA Africa2021Gospel Song of the yearNominated [29]
Songwriter of the yearNominated
Discovery of the yearNominated
Beatz Award2022Afro Gospel Producer Of The Year

"Omemma" by Eezee Conceptz

Nominated [30]

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