Chika Nwaogu (born May 20, 1990) is a Nigerian contemporary Christian singer-songwriter and recording artist from Ezinihitte Mbaise, Imo State. He is the founder and owner of the record label Amen Records, which is home to recording artists such as St. Chika himself, Sir Steve, Queen Ebere among others.
St. Chika was born into a family of six. His birth name is Chikadibia Nwaogu. He was born in Lagos state of Nigeria. He has four siblings. He began singing at the age of eight. He learned to play the piano from his uncle when he was young. In his mid-twenties, he became a born-again Christian.
Brief biography & musical career
Chika Nwaogu (born May 20, 1990) is a Nigerian contemporary Christian singer-songwriter and recording artist from Ezinihitte Mbaise, Imo State. He is the founder and owner of the record label Amen Records, which is home to recording artists such as St. Chika himself, Sir Steve, Queen Ebere among others.
St. Chika was born into a family of six. His birth name is Chikadibia Nwaogu. He was born in Lagos state of Nigeria. He has four siblings. He began singing at the age of eight. He learned to play the piano from his uncle when he was young. In his mid twenties, he became a born-again Christian.
He has one major studio album; Feel the Gospel and many hit singles to his name; like Higher, Testimonies, Paid It All, My Mrs. Me and Jeje to mention a few. His parents are both based in United States. He is a graduate of Physics Science from the University of Lagos. Prior to his gospel music breakthrough, Chika was a professional computer programmer.
Chika Nwaogu (nicknamed Chi) is a member of Christ Embassy Church in Nigeria. His debut album Feel the Gospel was released in August 2017. It is a 14-track album
Described by The Nation Newspaper as a “Fast-rising gospel sensation”; the 27-year-old in Sept 2017 was nominated for the Exousia Gospel Music Awards as the artiste of the year.
Nigerian gospel singer St. Chika is attempting to break the Guinness World Record for the Longest Officially Released Song with his new single titled Power In The Name Of The Lord.
The existing record in that category stands at 3 hours, 26 minutes, 22 seconds long by Dominican Republic rapper Henry G.
The 28-year old graduate of Physics from University of Lagos began recording the song on Sunday, May 20th and finished on Thursday, May 24, 2018. The song lasts 4 hours, 2 minutes and 4 seconds.
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