Neon Adejo

Neon Adejo
Background information
Birth name	Neon Adejo Yunisa
Born	24 October Lagos State, Nigeria
Genres	R&B Gospel Contemporary worship Contemporary gospel
Occupations	Singer Songwriter Philanthropist
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	2014–present
Labels	Tribl
Website	Official website

Neon Adejo Yunisa, (born October 24) better known by the stage name Neon Adejo ^[1] is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and worship leader well known for the hit song "Eze Ebube". ^{[2] [3]}

Biography

Neon Adejo is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, and worship leader known for his soulful voice and inspiring music that blends contemporary sounds with deep spiritual themes.

Born Neon Adejo Yunisa on October 24 in Ikoyi, Lagos State, Nigeria, he is the eldest of six children. Raised in a Muslim family, he later converted to Christianity. ^{[4] [5]}

Neon began singing at the age of 13 and officially launched his music career in 2014. ^[6]

In 2024, Neon married Lade Kehinde, ^[7] marking a personal milestone. His educational background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in History and International Relations from Kogi State University, earned in 2013.

Music career

Neon Adejo started singing at the age of 13 but officially began his music career in 2014. ^[8] He released his first album - Tell The World, in 2020, comprising 10 tracks.

A year after in March 2021, he released his second album and first EP, Songs of Gratitude, ^[9] comprising five tracks, including Eze Ebube and Breathe Upon Me.

Following this, he announced the release of his third album, Nothing But The Gospel ^[10]

A new chapter unfolded as Tribl Records, home to Maverick City, announced Neon Adejo's signing to their music label on March 13th 2025. ^[11] This partnership marks a significant milestone in his career, expanding his reach in the global gospel music scene.

Discography

Albums

Title	Date Released	Details
Tell the world	April 2020	Format: Digital Download, Streaming, CD Number of Tracks: 10
Songs of Gratitude (EP)	March 2021	Format: Digital Download, Streaming, CD Number of Tracks: 5
Nothing But The Gospel	September 2022	Format: Digital Download, Streaming, CD Number of Tracks: 7 [12]
Emerge (EP)	October 2024	Format: Digital Download, Streaming Number of Tracks: 5 [13]

Singles

• Take It Away (2018) ^[14]
• Chinecherem (2019) ^[15]
• Onyenemema (2020)
• Amen (2021) ^[16]
• Eze Ebube (2021) ^[2]
• Eze Ebube II (2022)
• Free (2022) ^[17]
• Breathe Upon Me - Teach Me How To Pray (2023) ^[18]
• Onye - Here by Your Grace (2023) ^[19]
• Favorite Baby (2024) ^[20]
• Aanu - Here By Mercy (2025) ^[21]
• Chinecherem (2025) ^[22]
• Pikin (2025) ^[23]

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Result	Ref
2023	Kingdom Achievers Award	Songwriter of the Year	Won	[24] [25]
	The Headies	Best Inspirational Single	Won	[26] [27]
	GX Awards	Best Male Artiste of the Year	Nominated	[28]
2023	Praise Achievement Awards, Ghana	Best Song of the Year Africa	Won
2023	Kingdom Achievers Awards	Spotlight Artist of the Year	Won
2023	Kingdom Achievers Award	Song of the Year	Won
2024	Antigua Barbuda Global Music & Media Awards	Best Praise & Worship	Won	[29]

Tours

• UK Tours ^[1]

References

1. "Neon Adejo: Reintroducing the gospel through songs in the United Kingdom". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2023-03-27. Retrieved 2023-04-01.^{[ dead link ]}
2. "Neon Adejo Returns with New Hit Single, "Eze Ebube"". NotjustOk. 2021-07-15. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
3. "How Eze Ebube was birthed, by artiste Neon Adejo". The Nation Online.
4. Simi, Jumoke (2019-03-25). ""I owe my very existence to you" -Gospel Singer, Neon Adejo Reminisces On His Mom's Sacrifices". Motherhood In-Style Magazine. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
5. Aanu, Damilare (2019-03-25). "Neon Adejo shares emotional post as he celebrates his mother on her birthday". WITHIN NIGERIA. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
6. "Neon Adejo And The Birth Of Afroworship". The Independent Newspaper.
7. https://www.pulse.ng/articles/entertainment/celebrities/eze-ebube-singer-neon-adejo-proposes-to-his-partner-see-all-the-photos-2024072701362032926
8. "Neon Adejo Take it Away". EeZee Conceptz. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
9. Songs of Gratitude - EP by Neon Adejo, 2021-03-26, retrieved 2023-04-01
10. "Neon Adejo Speaks About His Recent Album, Nothing But The Gospel, THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
11. "TRIBL".
12. "Neon Adejo's Latest Inspiring Album, "Nothing But the Gospel," Reveals What the Gospel Really Is". 2022-09-22. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
13. "Neon Adejo's Emerge EP". 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
14. ekpenyong, Ebenezer (2018-11-17). "Neon Adejo Drops New Song "Take It Away" ( @NeonAdejo )". Premium9ja. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
15. "Neon Adejo Interprets The Message Behind "Chinecherem" Music Video - Praiseworld Radio". Praiseworld Radio | Africa's #1 Online Gospel Radio Station | Nigeria. 2020-11-10. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
16. "Neon Adejo unveils the audio and visuals for new single, AMEN". NotjustOk. 2021-02-28. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
17. "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
18. "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
19. "Onye (Here by Your Grace) - Neon Adejo".
20. "Favorite Baby - Neon Adejo".
21. "Neon Adeejo - Àánú / Here By Mercy". mad.ffm.to. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
22. "Neon Adejo - Chinecherem ft Peterson Okopi". mad.ffm.to. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
23. "Cee Sharp X Neon Adejo - Pikin". mad.ffm.to. Retrieved 2025-03-16.
24. Olusanya, Funmilayo (2023-01-11). "Gospel Singer, Neon Adejo, Mike Abdul, Others Win Big At Kingdom Achievers Awards". Biztellers. Retrieved 2023-04-01.
25. "Neon Adejo, Mike Abdul, Naomi, Ariyo win at Kingdom Achievers Award". The Nation Online.
26. "The 16th Headies Nominations: See The Full List Here". Channels Television.
27. Skete, Philip (2023-06-12). "neon Adejo – Songs Of Gratitude". Worshipbaze. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
28. "VOTING | GX Awards 2021". The GXAwards 2023 - 6th Annual Awards. Retrieved 2023-07-12.
29. http://soarisemusic.com/

Further reading

• List of Nigerian Gospel musicians