Midnight Crew (musical group)
Midnight Crew | |
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| Origin | Nigeria |
| Genres | Christian/Gospel |
| Years active | 2001 - present |
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| Website | https://www.midnightcrewng.org/ |
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Midnight Crew (Igbo: Etiti Abalị Yoruba: Midnight Atuko) is a Nigerian gospel quartet that formed in 2001 and made their solo debut album, "IGWE" in 2008.
History[edit]
The Midnight Crew was founded as a gospel quartet in November 8, 2001. The lead singer was Pat Uwaje-King and compromised of Mike Abdul (Alto), Gbenga Oyebola (Tenor), and Odunayo Ojo (Soprano). They were founded in Ogba, Lagos, Nigeria[1]
Music[edit]
The Midnight Crew had stated in many of their music videos that they wanted to "put the praise of GOD on the lips of all men". The group soon made the album "Fusion" with The Clergymen in 2003. [2]They released their solo debut album, IGWE (which literally means machine[3]) in 2008. The group will go on to have more than 5 albums and 3 singles. The song, IGWE, would have more than 4.1 million views on YouTube.[4][5] The group will make more albums, such as KING OF NATIONS in 2012, and EZE in 2013.
Midnight Crew would be peforming on platforms with a lot of notable singers, which include Lionel Peterson, Mary-Mary, Kirk Franklin, Donnie McClurkin, Panam Percy Paul, Kurt Carr, Ron Kenoly, Bob Fitts, Ebenezer Obey, Israel Houghton, Tye Tribbett, Sammie Okposo, Fred Hammond and Don Moen. The quartet had gone internationally to perform in many places, including the United States and United Kingdom.
Awards[edit]
Midnight Crew won it's first award in 2009 when it was awarded the "Musical Group of the Year"[1] award from City People Awards. In that same year, Midnight Crew would win 4 more awards, which include:
- Gospel Artiste of the Year (Nigerian Entertainment Awards USA)
- Best Traditional Song (Nigerian Gospel Music Awards)
- Album of the Year (Nigerian Gospel Music Awards)
- Most Popular Song of the Year (Nigerian Gospel Music Awards)[1]
In 2010, Midnight Crew would win 2 award from the Africa Gospel Music Awards UK, which include:
- Best Non-UK based Group (Africa Gospel Music Awards UK)
- Best Non-UK Song of the Year (Africa Gospel Music Awards UK)[1]
In 2011, the quartet would win 3 awards which include:
- Best Indigenous Gospel Song (Nigeria Gospel Music Awards)
- Gospel Artiste of the Year (Kingdom Africa Awards)
- Gospel Group of the Year (Kingdom Africa Awards)[1]
Discography[edit]
Albums[edit]
- (2013) EZE
- (2012) KING OF NATIONS
- (2008) IGWE
- (2006) TUNGBA UNLIMITED
- (2004) FUSION
External links[edit]
Social Links[edit]
Much of this information comes from the official website, which is here: https://www.midnightcrewng.org/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fans-of-MIDNIGHT-CREW/116067951738160
Twitter: https://www.midnightcrewng.org/images/twitter.png
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/midnightcrew01
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Midnightcrew Crew - Biography". www.midnightcrewng.org. Retrieved 2021-01-29.
- ↑ "Fusion by The Clergyman & Midnight Crew". Apple Music. Retrieved 2020-12-10.
- ↑ "Google Translate". translate.google.com. Retrieved 2020-12-09.
- ↑ "Chinwe o - YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2020-12-10.
- ↑ "Igwe - MIdnight Crew (YouTube)". Midnight Crew. January 9, 2011. Retrieved December 9, 2020. Unknown parameter
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