Blessing Essor Ugbe Okorji; a gospel Nigerian Singer-songwriter, record producer.
Biography
Early life and career beginnings
Blessing was born in Ahoada, Riverstate Nigeria, the daughter of Chief John Ugbe and Tina Okorji, both parents are from Ahoada. She is the eldest of 8 siblings, She is also a mother of two male children. Her talent in singing was discovered when sitting beside her Grand dad learning his songs. Although a shy girl, as her mother considered her, Blessing was placed in her community church choir St Mary Church of England at age 8.
Blessing schooled at London Metropolitian University where she marjored in Computer science later diverted to Child psychology.
Music and Voice
Blessing has cited various classic artists who have influenced her musical style. She grew up listening to songs of Yolanda Adams and Cece Winans. She also cites influences from artists
Sade, Kirk Franklin, Prince, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Janet Jackson, Michael Jackson, Mary J. Blidge, Diana Ross, Mariah Carey and Tina Turner.Blessing's music is predominantly considered gospel, but has also included genres of R&B, Reggae, African contemporary and soul.
Songwriting and producing
"To manage her solo career , Blessing came into contact with various producers but was blown
away by the talents of a young music director Mr Wale Owoade."Currently Blessing writes all her on songs most of which are inspirational, which she admits are taken from personal experiences, as well as The Bible. Blessing has co-produced most of the songs in which she has been involved, although she does not formulate beats and melodies herself, she typically comes up with ideas during production, sharing them with producers.
Blessing's album titled ''Whole World In His Hands'' was launched in march 28th 2009. This album was said to be extremely successful which God is given all the glory due to this.
THE ALBUM CAN BE PURCHASED THROUGH ITUNES AND OTHER MAJOR ONLINE STORES
Hear Blessing's music on MYSPACE and see her WEBSITE for more details.
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