Emmanuel Iren | |
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Birth name | Emmanuel Aniefiok Iren |
Born | December 18, 1989 |
Origin | Akwa Ibom, Nigeria |
Occupation(s) |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals and drums |
Years active | 2008–present |
Spouse(s) | Laju Iren |
Emmanuel Aniefiok Iren (born 18 December 1989) well known as Emmanuel Iren is a Nigerian preacher, gospel singer and songwriter. [1] He is the Founder of Celebration Church International (CCI), headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. [2] [3] In 2018, he debuted his first album Kerygma and in 2022, he released his second album Apostolos:Voice of Transition. [4] [5]
Emmanuel Iren was born on 18 December, 1989 and hails from Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. He attained his primary education from Saint Bernadettes Nursery and Primary School in Ipaja, Lagos. [6] From there, he moved to Queen’s Choice Nursery and Primary School College in Ikotun, Lagos and later attended Doregos Private Academy where he acquired his secondary education. [7]
In 2011, he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Building Technology from Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. He also holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. [8] [9]
In 2008, Emmanuel Iren started a Christian campus fellowship known as Triumphal Youth Fellowship as an undergraduate student in Covenant University. [10] The fellowship soon grew beyond the campus walls, and into a full-time ministry. [11] [12]
On 11 November 2012, the Triumphal Church was opened in Lagos. Two years after, in 2014, it was renamed the Celebration Church International, also known as CCI. [13] [14] Presently, the Celebration Church International has over 11,000 members worldwide with 27 branches: across Nigeria,the United Kingdom, Canada and the USA. [15]
Emmanuel Iren debuted his first album Kerygma in 2017 with the Outburst Music Group. In 2021, he was featured by Nigerian gospel artiste Odunayo Adebayo in the hit song Zoe. [16]
In August 2022, he announced the release of his debut album Apostolos: Voice of Transition, which comprised 13 tracks including Overcome, In Your Name, Holy Ghost and Glory. The album featured other gospel artistes like Sinach, Nosa and Judikay. [17] [18] [19] Shortly after its release, the album peaked as one of the top 10 on Apple Music. [20] [21]
In preparation of the release of his sophomore album, on April 12, 2024 he released the song "Agalliao" featuring acclaimed gospel music minister Nathaniel Bassey, a joy anthem currently making waves among believers across the globe.
Year of Release | Title | Details | Ref |
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2018 | Kerygma
(feat Outburst Music Group) |
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[22] |
2022 | Apostolos: (Sounds of Transition) |
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[23] [24] |
At age 24, Iren married Laju Iren in November 2014. [30] [31] [32] They have three daughters and one son.
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Emmanuel Iren | |
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Birth name | Emmanuel Aniefiok Iren |
Born | December 18, 1989 |
Origin | Akwa Ibom, Nigeria |
Occupation(s) |
|
Instrument(s) | Vocals and drums |
Years active | 2008–present |
Spouse(s) | Laju Iren |
Emmanuel Aniefiok Iren (born 18 December 1989) well known as Emmanuel Iren is a Nigerian preacher, gospel singer and songwriter. [1] He is the Founder of Celebration Church International (CCI), headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. [2] [3] In 2018, he debuted his first album Kerygma and in 2022, he released his second album Apostolos:Voice of Transition. [4] [5]
Emmanuel Iren was born on 18 December, 1989 and hails from Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. He attained his primary education from Saint Bernadettes Nursery and Primary School in Ipaja, Lagos. [6] From there, he moved to Queen’s Choice Nursery and Primary School College in Ikotun, Lagos and later attended Doregos Private Academy where he acquired his secondary education. [7]
In 2011, he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Building Technology from Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. He also holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. [8] [9]
In 2008, Emmanuel Iren started a Christian campus fellowship known as Triumphal Youth Fellowship as an undergraduate student in Covenant University. [10] The fellowship soon grew beyond the campus walls, and into a full-time ministry. [11] [12]
On 11 November 2012, the Triumphal Church was opened in Lagos. Two years after, in 2014, it was renamed the Celebration Church International, also known as CCI. [13] [14] Presently, the Celebration Church International has over 11,000 members worldwide with 27 branches: across Nigeria,the United Kingdom, Canada and the USA. [15]
Emmanuel Iren debuted his first album Kerygma in 2017 with the Outburst Music Group. In 2021, he was featured by Nigerian gospel artiste Odunayo Adebayo in the hit song Zoe. [16]
In August 2022, he announced the release of his debut album Apostolos: Voice of Transition, which comprised 13 tracks including Overcome, In Your Name, Holy Ghost and Glory. The album featured other gospel artistes like Sinach, Nosa and Judikay. [17] [18] [19] Shortly after its release, the album peaked as one of the top 10 on Apple Music. [20] [21]
In preparation of the release of his sophomore album, on April 12, 2024 he released the song "Agalliao" featuring acclaimed gospel music minister Nathaniel Bassey, a joy anthem currently making waves among believers across the globe.
Year of Release | Title | Details | Ref |
---|---|---|---|
2018 | Kerygma
(feat Outburst Music Group) |
|
[22] |
2022 | Apostolos: (Sounds of Transition) |
|
[23] [24] |
At age 24, Iren married Laju Iren in November 2014. [30] [31] [32] They have three daughters and one son.
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