Agaga Praise Kukeurim
Nigerian singer, songwriter, and worship leader
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| Intro | Nigerian singer, songwriter, and worship leader | |
| Places | Nigeria | |
| is | Gospel musician Singer Songwriter | |
| Work field | Music | |
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| Genres: | Contemporary worship music Urban contemporary gospel | |
| Instruments: | Voice |
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Biography
Agaga Praise Kukeurim (born 5 January 1996) well known by the stage name Yadah, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and worship leader. Her official debut in the music scene was in 2017 following the release of her first single “Goodie Goodie” . She then released her first EP in 2018 titled “The Blood Covenant,” and her first album, “The Love Story,” in August 2021. She is well known for the hit songs “Beyond Me,” “Free of Charge,” “Onye Inaputara,” and “Out of Nothing.”
Early life and education
Agaga Praise Kukeurim was born on 5 January 1996 in Abuja, Nigeria to Rev and Mrs Godwin Agaga but originally hails from Obanliku local government of Cross River State, Nigeria.
After her secondary education, she proceeded to Nasarawa State University, Keffi where she obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Economics Education.
Music career
Yadah officially started her music career in 2017 with the release of her first single "Goodie Goodie". That same year, she was signed into the SonsHub Media Record label. After the debut of her first single, she followed it up with "I'm Confident" and debuted her first EP album in 2018 titled "The Blood Covenant". The EP which comprised 5 tracks and 2 bonus tracks included "Nailed", "Goodie Goodie" and "Forever".
Yadah became popular with the release of "Beyond Me" in 2019. Her second album "The Love Story" was released in August 2021 and comprised 15 tracks including "Free of Charge", "Out of Nothing" and 'Beyond Me".
She has collaborated with a number of artistes including Solomon Lange, Chris Morgan and Mercy Chinwo. In March 2023, Yadah announced her first American tour
Discography
Albums
| Year Released | Title | Details | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | The Love Story | Format: Digital download, streaming Number of Tracks: 15 | |
| 2023 | Fathered By the Best | Format: Digital download, streaming Number of Tracks: 11 |
Extended Plays (EPs)
| Year Released | Title | Details | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | The Blood Covenant | Format: Digital download, streaming Number of Tracks: 5 |
Singles
As lead artiste
- Goodie Goodie (2017)
- I'm Confident (2018)
- Free of Charge (2019)
- Beyond Me (2019)
- Onye Inaputara (2020)
- Out of Nothing (2020)
- Nailed -- Live (2021)
- Beyond Me featuring Mercy Chinwo, Prospa Ochimana and Chris Morgan (2022)
- By Yourself (2022)
- Onye Nwere Jesus (2022)
- Na Your Hand (2023)
- Never Seen (2024)
Tours
US Tour
Achievements
In 2021, she was nominated for the Kingdomboiz Next Rated Artiste Award
Same year, she was nominated for the CLIMA Awards for Discovery artist star of the year.
Personal life
In October 2023, Yadah married her manager, Chinonso Daniel Okafor.