Gift Ugochi Christopher (born 8 October 1993) is a Nigerian singer, musician and gospel songwriter popularly known by his stage name Minister GUC. He gained recognition following the release of his first album in December 2020 with the hit tracks All that matters, Desperate and Yours. He officially began his music career in 2019 after he was signed to EeZee Conceptz, a Nigerian gospel record label.
Early life and education GUC was born on October 8, 1993, in Port Harcourt and originally hails from Emuoha Local Government Area, Rivers State.
Music career He started his musical career in Port Harcourt as part of a music team with his friends In November 2019, GUC was signed to the record label, EeZee Conceptz to join Mercy Chinwo, Judikay and other gospel artistes. 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.
Personal life GUC is currently married to Nkpoikana Ntuk (Nene Ntuk). The couple held their traditional wedding on 4 November 2021 and their white wedding on 6 March 2021 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. On 6 March 2022, exactly one year after their marriage, the couple announced the birth of their daughter and first child.
Discography
Albums +TitleDetailsThe Message Date Released: 4 December 2020 Number of songs: 12 Label: Eezee Conceptz Format: Digital Download, Streaming, CDTo Yahweh's Delight Date Released: 29 April 2022 Number of songs: 13 Label: Eezee Conceptz Format: Digital Download, Streaming, CD
Singles
The Bill (2020) In this place (2021) Through Eternity (2022) Yahweh Remix (2022) Goodness of God (2023) Ikechi (2023)
Awards and achievements +TitleYear CategoryResultReferenceMaranatha Gospel Awards2020Best Breakthrough Male Minister Africa CLIMA Africa2021Gospel Song of the yearSongwriter of the yearDiscovery of the yearBeatz Award 2022Afro Gospel Producer Of The Year "Omemma" by Eezee Conceptz
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