Sinach facts for kids

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Sinach performing at Mosaiek Theatre in Johannesburg 2016
Background information
Birth name	Osinachi Kalu
Born	(1972-03-30) 30 March 1972 (age 53)
Origin	Afikpo South, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
Genres	Gospel worship
Occupation(s)	Singer songwriter worship leader
Instruments	Vocals
Years active	1994–present
Labels	Loveworld SLIC

Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu, known professionally as Sinach, is a famous Nigerian singer and songwriter. She was born on March 30, 1972. For over 30 years, she has been a worship leader.

Sinach made history by being the first songwriter to be number one on the Billboard Christian Songwriter chart for 12 weeks straight. Her popular song "Way Maker" won the Song of the Year at the 51st GMA Dove Awards. This made her the first Nigerian to win this important award. She also won the BMI Song of the Year. In 2021, the US Congress recognized her during her tour in the United States.

She has released 9 studio albums and many hit songs. Some of her well-known songs include "I Know Who I Am," "Great Are You Lord," and "He Did It Again."

Her song "Way Maker" has received many awards since it came out in 2015. The music video for "Way Maker" is the second most-watched Nigerian music video on YouTube. In March 2019, it became the third Nigerian video to reach 100 million views on YouTube. Other artists like Michael W. Smith and Darlene Zschech have covered "Way Maker." It has been sung in many languages around the world. During the start of the 2020 pandemic, "Way Maker" became a popular song. Many videos showed people singing it in hospitals and parks. It was the most played song in churches across the United States in 2020.

In December 2017, Sinach received a special award in Israel. In September 2019, she became the first gospel artist from Africa to tour India. She performed for thousands of people there. In May 2020, she was the first African artist to top the Billboard Christian Songwriters chart. In July 2022, she became a voting member of the Grammy Recording Academy.

In February 2023, the government of Dominica named Sinach a global ambassador. This was a big honor for her.

About Sinach

Her Early Life

Sinach comes from Ebonyi State in Eastern Nigeria. She is the second of seven children in her family.

Sinach started singing for her family and friends in 1989. This was just a hobby for her. At the same time, she worked as a staff member and sang in the choir at Christ Embassy Church. She studied physics at the University of Port Harcourt in Nigeria.

Her Family Life

In 2014, Sinach married Joseph Egbu at her church, Christ Embassy. On November 17, 2019, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome announced that Sinach had welcomed her first child, Rhoda.

Her Music Journey

As a child, Sinach dreamed of singing to large crowds. However, she did not plan to make music her career at first. She only joined the church choir and worked as an administrative staff member. Sinach wrote many songs before releasing her first album, Chapter One, in 2008. Her song 'This Is Your Season' won an award in 2008.

She chose her stage name Sinach from her full name, Osinachi. She said it is easy to say and remember.

In 2016, Sinach received the LIMA Songwriter of the Decade Award. This award recognized her great work in gospel music over ten years. Her songs were being sung and translated into many languages worldwide. In the same year, she won the African Achievers' Award for Global Excellence. She also won the Western Africa Artist of the Year by Groove Awards in Kenya for the second time. YNaija listed her as one of the Top 100 Influential Christians in Nigeria.

Sinach has written over 200 songs and won many awards for them. One of her most famous songs is 'I Know Who I Am'.

Live Performances

Sinach has performed in over 50 countries. These include Kenya, South Africa, the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

She has also performed in Nigeria at big events. These include The Experience hosted by Pastor Paul Adefarasin. She also performed at the annual Women on the Winning Edge Conference.

Sinach being welcomed in Uganda to perform on April 15, 2014

In December 2020, she won the Best Gospel Artist award at the 2020 African Entertainment Awards USA.

In 2022, she won the ABGMA International Artist of the Decade and Song of the Decade Awards.

In November 2024, she led a Night of Worship in Abuja, Nigeria. Thousands of people attended this event. Other Nigerian gospel artists also performed with her.

Helping Others

Sinach and her husband started the Joseph and Sinach Foundation. Their first project was a medical outreach in Abia State, Nigeria. They worked with Emzor Pharmaceuticals and the State Government. This project gave free healthcare to 700 people.

Her Albums

Sinach has released 14 albums in total.

Awards and Nominations

• 2016 LIMA Songwriter of the Decade Award
• 2016 Groove Awards Western Africa Artist of the Year
• 2016 African Achievers' Award for Global Excellence
• Top 100 Influential Christians in Nigeria
• 2019 LIMA Song of the Year
• 2020 Dove Awards Song of the Year
• 2022 ABGMA International Artist of the Decade and Song of the Decade Awards

See Also

• List of Igbo people
• List of Nigerian gospel musicians
• List of Nigerian musicians
• List of people from Ebonyi State