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About
Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, and worship minister also known by his stage name Atorise and known for having released over 20 albums, for touring internationally for decades, and for his praise anthems such as "Ope Nla," "Atorise (Bami Gberu Mi Baba)," "Deje Re Lemi Lori," "Ranti Ranti Ranti," and "Take Me to the Place." He is also known for his albums Atorise (Reformer), Ope Nla, Agbara, Ijinle, and My Praise and known for sharing music and other content on his YouTube channel with over 10,000 subscribers.
Before fame
He spent much of his childhood in church which is where he first discovered his vocal gift and love for worship music. He showed an early interest in music as a form of ministry rather than entertainment alone. He left home to attend Federal Polytechnic Offa in Kwara State where he studied Accounting. He joined the performance group the Kegites Club while in college which is where he began writing and composing songs.
Trivia
He is credited as the creator of Tungba Gospel, a worship style that blends Yoruba rhythms with energetic praise and modern gospel structure. He met a promoter named Tunde Olokodana in 1998 who helped him produce and release his debut album Atorise (Reformer) in May 1999.
Family life
He grew up in Nigeria in a deeply religious environment and family.
Associated with
He and Tope Alabi are both well-known Nigerian gospel singers.
