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November 17, 2021

Biography of Pat Uwaje-King – African Contemporary Gospel Music Ladygod

Pat Uwaje-King (Birth name; Patricia Uwaje) is a famous Nigerian Gospel singer and songwriter. She is a music consultant and leader of Midnight Crew, an award-winning gospel music group best known for their hit song “IGWE” among many others.

Pat Uwaje was born in Ibadan, Oyo state, into a family of seven children.

Pat studied Creative Arts at the University of Lagos. In 2009, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Theatre Arts. Patricia also obtained a diploma in Secretarial Administration from Yaba College of Technology. She has a Diploma in Spiritual Leadership gotten from the RHEMA BIBLE TRAINING CENTER, Lagos. She also has a Basic Certificate in Leadership from DAYSTAR LEADERSHIP ACADEMY, Lagos.

Patricia’s singing career started at Christ Winners Church (Lagos) in 1999 at the young age of thirteen. At Yaba College of Technology, she was the music director of the school’s mass choir – Original Love Choir (OLC) which served a basis for establishing Midnight Crew; a gospel music quartet in 2001.

During studies at the Yaba College of Technology, she did a series of jingles and commercials for African Independent Television (AIT).

In recent times (from 2013), Pat Uwaje-King has taken part in various music projects and released solo albums and singles. She has released lots of singles, which includes “Thank You Lord”, “Amara”, “Jehovah Daalu”, “Eze”, “He’s Done me Well” and “All Power”.

On the 13th of June 2020, her Sophomore solo album “Amazing Grace” with 12 beautiful tracks, amongst which is the widely accepted “All Power Praise Medley” was released.

Biography of Pat Uwaje-King

She is a creative professional singer with comprehensive background in performance; with over 20 years experience as a lead singer. She is also the creative director/consultant at GPK Music, a Music Company that handles multiple creative projects. It is a rehearsal studio outfit which specializes in music and event production.

As a Worship Leader, she has also led the David King Gospel Music Foundation, Lagos. Moreover, she has worked with different Church leaders and Ministry teams to foster positive impact in the Community.

AWARDS:

*GascArtist Merit Awards Spain (Winner). Best gospel album 2020.

* African Gospel Music Awards & Media (AGMMA) 2019 UK. (Nominee) Female Artiste of Excellence.

*Christian Legendary and Impact Makers Awards (CLIM Awards) 2019 Nigeria.

*AGMM Awards UK 2017. Artiste of Excellence west Africa (Nominee).

*AGMM Awards UK 2017. Events of Excellence (Delta Yadah).

*Mega Awards 2015 Nigeria. Song of the Year. Hossana (Winner).

* Album of the Year (Nominee). He’s done me well.

* Female Vocalist of the Year. (He’s done me well).

* Praise & Worship album of the year (He’s done me well).

* Worship song of the year (Hossana).

* Afro Pop Song of the year (You I know).

* Best female gospel Artist. The trumpet Africa gospel music Durban S A. 2016 Awards (nominee).

* The best Gospel vocalist 2018 Great, Achievers Awards (winner).

SOLO ALBUM:

– 2020 – AMAZING GRACE.

– 2015 – HE’S DONE ME WELL.

“He’s Done Me Well ” was released in 2015. This 15 track album features the hit tracks, EZE, ALL POWER and HE’S DONE ME WELL.

MIDNIGHT CREW:

Albums of Midnight Crew of which Pat Uwaje-King played major roles in all.

•(2013) EZE

•(2012) KING OF NATIONS

•(2008) IGWE

•(2006) TUNGBA UNLIMITED

•(2004) FUSION

As a Project Coordinator, Pat Uwaje-King is the pioneer of the DELTA YADAH concert series, which began in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria, under the auspice of DAVID KING GOSPEL MUSIC FOUNDATION, with the commitment to discover talents and organize Praise concerts with recognized community impact projects

She is a singer, songwriter, artist, project coordinator & consultant, motivational speaker and pastor/minister.

Contact

Pat is available to contribute her wealth of experience to the success of your project.

Website: www.patuwajeking.com

Wikipedia: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Uwaje-King

Email: patriciaking263@gmail.com

Phone: +234-703-367-5799, 0708 360 8311

Address: 8, Yaya abatan street, Ogba-Aguda, Lagos, 100218

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