Tim Godfrey
Timothy Chukwudi Godfrey (born 26 August 1980) is a Nigerian gospel singer. He is best known for his song "Nara" in collaboration with Travis Greene. He is the founder and owner of the record label Rox Nation and also the Founder of Xtreme Crew.
Also recorded as Tim Chukwudi Godfrey
Tim Godfrey
- Name
- Tim Godfrey
- Birth Name
- Timothy Chukwudi Godfrey
- Born
- 26 August 1980
- Occupation
- * Singer-songwriter
- Nationality
- Nigeria
- Fields
- Christian hip-hop · urban contemporary gospel · contemporary Christian music · contemporary worship music · gospel music
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Key facts
• Name — Tim Godfrey • Birth Name — Timothy Chukwudi Godfrey • Alias — Fearless • Born — 26 August 1980 • Genre — * Christian hip hop • urban contemporary gospel • CCM • contemporary worship music • gospel • Occupation — * Singer-songwriter • worship leader • musician • producer • sound engineer • Years Active — 2003–present • Label — Rox Nation • Website — timgodfreyworldwide.com • Landscape — yes
Early life and career beginnings
Early life and career beginnings
Timothy Chukwudi Godfrey was born on 26 August 1980 to Victor Godfrey in Kaduna, Nigeria. He is the second born of his parents, and one of six children. He had his primary education in Kaduna Nigeria, although he hails from Anambra State. He received an honorary doctorate in Fine Art and Musicology at the Trinity International University of Ambassadors, Georgia, USA in 2018.
Career highlights
Career highlights
Godfrey is the convener of the annual Fearless Gospel Concert, which has hosted international gospel artists including Marvin Sapp, Kirk Franklin, Travis Greene, Israel Houghton, JJ Hairston, and Sammie Okposo. In 2018, Godfrey featured Travis Greene in the breakout hit song "Nara", which has received over 170 million views on YouTube. In 2019, he featured Israel Houghton on the single "Toya", and collaborated with JJ Hairston on the single "Onaga" from the latter's album. Since 2016, Godfrey has been a regular feature at the Experience concert.
Personal life
Personal life
On 23 April 2022, Godfrey married Erica, whom he had proposed to on Valentine's Day.
Songs
Songs
Tim Godfrey's songs from 2014 to 2017 • S/N — Song name — Year • 1 — Na You be God — 2014 • 2 — Amen • 3 — Alright • 4 — Oriki • 5 — I Worship • 6 — The Audience of One • 7 — Mighty God • 8 — Omemma • 9 — Kosi • 10 — Ahaa — 2016 • 11 — So Good — 2017 • 12 — Ekelebe • 13 — Idinma • 14 — Chizobam • 15 — Lai Lai • 16 — Onyedikagi • 17 — Worship Medley • 18 — Good Day • 19 — Hero • 20 — Agidigba • 21 — Bless The Lord • 22 — Walking Miracles • 23 — War Cry • 24 — Jigidem • 25 — Bigger Tim Godfrey's songs from 2017 to 2019 • S/N — Song name — Year • 1 — Akpoaza — 2017 • 2 — Naija War Medley • 3 — Imela • 4 — Nobody Reprise • 5 — Alright • 6 — Omewoya • 7 — On My Way • 8 — Folo Folo • 9 — Halleluyah — 2018 • 10 — Igbo Medley • 11 — Jo Ti E • 12 — Akah • 13 — Nara • 14 — Gbemisoke • 15 — Trumpet • 16 — Toya — 2019 • 17 — Carry Me • 18 — Onaga (It's Working) • 19 — Nara (Testimony) • 20 — Victory • 21 — Iyo • 22 — Okaka
Awards and nominations
• BEFFTA Awards – 2011 • Best Artiste of the year nominee at the Future Awards – 2012 • NEA Award U.S.A. for the Best Gospel Artist/Group of the year – 2012 • Nine nominations at the Crystal Award – 2015 • Eight nominations at the Africa Gospel Awards (AGAFEST) – 2018 • Male Artists of Excellence at Africa Gospel and Media Awards (AGAMA) – 2019 • Tim Godfrey and The Xtreme Crew bagged the Musical Group of Excellence award at the Africa Gospel and Media Awards (AGAMA) – 2019 • Male African Artiste of the Year at the GTMA Awards – 2019 • Songs of Excellence award at the Africa Gospel and Media Awards (AGAMA) – 2019 • Male artiste of the year at Africa Gospel Awards (AGAFEST) – 2019 • Best International Artist nominee at the Premier Gospel Awards – 2019
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