Tim Godfrey is a Nigerian gospel singer.[1][2] He is best known for his song Nara in collaboration with Travis Greene.[3] He is the founder and owner of the record label Rox Nation and also the Founder of Xtreme Crew. [4][5]
Tim Godfrey | |
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| Birth name | Timothy Chukwudi Godfrey |
| Also known as | Fearless |
| Born | 26 August 1980 |
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| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Rox Nation |
| Website | timgodfreyworldwide.com |
Career
editEarly life and career beginnings
editTimothy Chukwudi Godfrey was born on the 26th day of August in the year 1980 to the Family of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Godfrey in Kaduna, Nigeria. He is the second born of his parents that has six (6) children. He had his primary education in Kaduna Nigeria, although he hails from Anambra State. He got an honorary Doctorate degree in Fine Art and Musicology at the Trinity International University of Ambassadors, Georgia, USA in 2018.[6]
Career highlights
editTim Godfrey is the convener of the annual Fearless Gospel Concert, which has hosted several international gospel artists, including Marvin Sapp, Kirk Franklin, Travis Greene, Israel Houghton, JJ Hairston, Sammie Okposo and others.[7][8]
In 2018, Tim Godfrey featured Travis Greene in the breakout hit song,[9] Nara,[10] which has earned over 111 million views on Youtube.[11] In 2019, he featured Israel Houghton on the single, Toya[12] and collaborated with JJ Hairston on the single Onaga off the latter's album.[13]
Since 2016, Tim Godfrey has been a regular feature at the Experience concert.[14][15][16]
Personal life
editTim Godfrey got married on Saturday, 23 April 2022 to his fiancé Erica, who he had proposed to on Valentine's day.[17]
Songs
edit2014 - 2017
| S/N | Song Name | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Na You be God | 2014 |
| 2 | Amen | |
| 3 | Alright | |
| 4 | Oriki | |
| 5 | I Worship | |
| 6 | The Audience of One | |
| 7 | Mighty God | |
| 8 | Omemma | |
| 9 | Kosi | |
| 10 | Ahaa | 2016 |
| 11 | So Good | 2017 |
| 12 | Ekelebe | |
| 13 | Idinma | |
| 14 | Chizobam | |
| 15 | Lai Lai | |
| 16 | Onyedikagi | |
| 17 | Worship Medley | |
| 18 | Good Day | |
| 19 | Hero | |
| 20 | Agidigba | |
| 21 | Bless The Lord | |
| 22 | Walking Miracles | |
| 23 | War Cry | |
| 24 | Jigidem | |
| 25 | Bigger |
2017 - 2019
| S/N | Song Name | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Akpoaza | 2017 |
| 2 | Naija War Medley | |
| 3 | Imela | |
| 4 | Nobody Reprise | |
| 5 | Alright | |
| 6 | Omewoya | |
| 7 | On My Way | |
| 8 | Folo Folo | |
| 9 | Halleluyah | 2018 |
| 10 | Igbo Medley | |
| 11 | Jo Ti E | |
| 12 | Akah | |
| 13 | Nara | |
| 14 | Gbemisoke | |
| 15 | Trumpet | |
| 16 | Toya | 2019 |
| 17 | Carry Me | |
| 18 | Onaga (It's Working) | |
| 19 | Nara (Testimony) | |
| 20 | Victory | |
| 21 | Iyo | |
| 22 | Okaka | |
Awards and nominations
edit- BEFFTA Awards – 2011[18]
- Best Artiste of the year nominee at the Future Awards – 2012[19]
- NEA Award U.S.A. for the Best Gospel Artist/Group of the year – 2012[20]
- Nine nominations at the Crystal Award – 2015
- Eight nominations at the Africa Gospel Awards (AGAFEST) – 2018[21]
- Male Artists of Excellence at Africa Gospel and Media Awards (AGAMA) – 2019[22]
- Tim Godfrey and The Xtreme Crew bagged the Musical Group of Excellence award at the Africa Gospel and Media Awards (AGAMA) – 2019
- Male African Artiste of the Year at the GTMA Awards – 2019[23]
- Songs of Excellence award at the Africa Gospel and Media Awards (AGAMA) – 2019
- Male artiste of the year at Africa Gospel Awards (AGAFEST) – 2019[24]
- Best International Artist nominee at the Premier Gospel Awards – 2019[25]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Alonge, Ayo. "My grass to grace story – Tim Godfrey, gospel musician". Sunnews Online. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
- ^ Ibori, Diana. "Tim Godfrey biography". Legit. Retrieved 4 February 2019.
- ^ "Tim Godfrey Drops "NARA" ft. Travis Greene". gmusicplus. 30 October 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ "Tim Godfrey unveils 'Rox Nation'". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 31 March 2018. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
- ^ BP-Pub-1 (11 October 2016). "Biography Of Tim Godfrey - Gospel Artist". Believers Portal. Retrieved 22 April 2023.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Tim Godfrey Receives Doctorate Degree At Trinity International University". SelahAfrik. 30 October 2018. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
- ^ "Glitz and glamour of Tim Godfrey's 'Fearless' concert". Guardian Newspaper. 30 June 2019. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ "Kirk Franklin, Tim Godfrey, others raise banner of Jesus at House on the Rock concert". Guardian Newspaper. 20 August 2017. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ "Tim Godfrey Announces Fearless 2018 Featuring American Gospel Artist, Travis Greene In This Year's Edition Tagged "Fearless Victory". 4 July 2018. Retrieved 30 August 2023.
- ^ "Tim Godfrey- The Graceful, Gifted Gospel Music Giant". Thisday Newspaper. 23 August 2020. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ "Tim Godfrey ft Travis Greene - Nara (Official Video)". Youtube. 13 September 2018. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ "TOYA! Tim Godfrey Drops New Anthem feat. Israel Houghton". Youtube. 13 October 2019. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ "Tim Godfrey & JJ Hairston – Onaga Mp3 Download". ViralAfrika. 28 March 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ "BREAKING - Tim Godfrey To Minister At 'The Experience' 2016". Praiseworld Radio. 28 October 2016. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ "The Experience Finally Arrives". Thisday Newspaper. 3 December 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ "The Experience 16 holds live today". Business Day. 3 December 2021. Retrieved 24 April 2022.
- ^ "Tim Godfrey Receives Doctorate Degree At Trinity International University". NigerdeltaConnect. 30 October 2018. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
- ^ "BEFFTA 2011 WINNERS ANNOUNCED « BEFFTA AWARDS". Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ^ "TFAA 2012 NOMINEES". The Future Awards Africa. 18 February 2013. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ^ Jaguda (3 September 2012). "Nigeria Entertainment Awards 2012! All The Winners". Jaguda.com. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ^ "TIM GODFREY GETS 8 NOMINATIONS FOR AFRICA GOSPEL AWARDS (AGAFEST)". Gospotainment. 7 February 2019. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ^ "Africa Gospel and Media Awards 2019: All the winners". Music In Africa. 14 June 2019. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ^ "2019 Winners | Gospel Touch Music Awards". gtmusicawards.com. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
- ^ "FULL LIST OF WINNERS AT AFRICAN GOSPEL AWARD FESTIVAL REVEALED".
- ^ Premier (27 March 2019). "Nominations for Premier Gospel Awards 2019". Premier Gospel. Retrieved 18 February 2021.