Onitsha (musician) facts for kids
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Onitsha
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Genres | Christian R&B, gospel, contemporary R&B, urban contemporary gospel, soul |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals, singer-songwriter |
Years active | 2007–present |
Labels | Stillwaters |
Onitsha is an American singer who performs gospel music. Gospel music is a type of music that often has religious themes. Her first album, called Church Girl, came out in 2007. It was released by a record company named Stillwaters Records. This album was very successful and appeared on the Billboard magazine's Gospel Albums chart.
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Onitsha's Music Journey
Onitsha first became known as a solo singer with the Mississippi Children's Choir. She sang the main part on a song called "I'm Blessed." This song was on their album When God's Children Get Together.
Starting Her Solo Career
Onitsha officially started her solo music career in 2007. Her first album, Church Girl, was released on April 17, 2007. Stillwaters Records was the company that released it. This album was a big success for her. It reached number 19 on the Billboard magazine's Gospel Albums chart.
Album Reviews
Many people liked the Church Girl album. It received good reviews from music websites like AllMusic and GOSPELflava. The website Cross Rhythms even gave it a high score of nine out of ten.
Working with Janet Jackson
In 2015, Onitsha had another exciting opportunity. She sang background vocals for the famous singer Janet Jackson. This was during Janet Jackson's Unbreakable World Tour.
Onitsha's Albums
Onitsha has released studio albums during her career. Here is a list of her albums and how well they did on the music charts.
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Church Girl |
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19 |