Moses Bliss

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Moses Bliss
Birth nameMoses Uyoh Enang
Born (1995-02-20) 20 February 1995 (age 29)
Abuja, Nigeria
OriginAkwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • worship leader
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • piano
  • drums
  • guitar
Years active2017–present
LabelsSpotlite Nation
Spouse(s)
Marie Wiseborn
(m. 2024)
[1]

Moses Uyoh Enang (born 20 February 1995), popularly known as Moses Bliss, is a Nigerian gospel singer, worship leader and songwriter. He is the founder of Spotlite Nation, a Nigerian record label.[2] Bliss released his first single in January 2017 titled "E No Dey Fall My Hand" and rose to prominence with the 2019 song "Too Faithful".[3][4] In 2020, he won the Loveworld International Music and Arts Award (LIMA 2020) by Chris Oyakhilome for his song "You I Live for".[5][6]

Career[edit]

Music[edit]

Moses Bliss started to show interest in music from a very young age. By the age of 5, he was already learning and playing musical instruments. Later on, he joined the choir at Believers' Loveworld church.

Moses Bliss officially started his music career in 2017 with the debut single "E No Dey Fall My Hand".[7] In 2019, he released the song ‘Too Faithful’ and followed it up in 2020 with the single ‘Bigger Everyday’.[8] His first album "Too Faithful" was released in May 2021 and comprised 13 tracks including "Taking Care", "Perfection" and "E No Dey Fall My Hand". In February 2023, he released his sophomore album titled "More Than Music (Transcendent Worship", also comprising 13 tracks.[9]

In October 2021, he was signed by "Symphonic Distribution", a music distribution company in Florida, United States.[10][11] In February 2023, he unveiled his record label Spotlite Nation and signed four artists: Chizie, Festizie, Doris Joseph, and Grace Lokwa.[12][13]

Every year Bliss holds a musical concert. This concert is known as Bliss Experience.[14][15][16]

Business[edit]

Moses bliss has a clothing brand in Abuja Nigeria known as Shades of Bliss. This brand produce classical wears for males.[3][7]

Personal life[edit]

In January 2024, Moses Bliss announced his engagement to Ghanaian London-based lawyer, Marie Wiseborn.[17][18] Moses Bliss married Marie Wiseborn on 3 March 2024.[19][20]

Discography[edit]

Albums[edit]

Year Released Title Details Ref
May 2021 Too Faithful
  • Number of Tracks: 13
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
[21][22]
January 2023 More Than Music (Transcendent Worship)
  • Number of Tracks: 13
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
[23]

Singles[edit]

Year Title Album Ref
2017 E No Dey Fall My Hand Too faithful [24]
2019 Too Faithful
2020 You I Live For
2020 Bigger Everyday Non-album single [8]
2021 Miracle [25]
2021 Grateful
2022 Royalty
2023 Mercy

featuring Sunmisola Agbebi & Pastor Jerry Eze

Jesus Oh

featuring Ebuka Songs

Videography[edit]

  • Daddy Wey Dey Pamper (2023)
  • Miracle No Dey Tire Jesus (2023)
  • Marvelous God (2023)
  • Taking Care (remix featuring Mercy Chinwo) (2022)
  • Count On Me (2022)
  • Never Seen (2022)
  • I Prepare (2022)
  • Ima Mfo (2022)[26]
  • Taking Care (2021)
  • Jesus is Here (2021)
  • In Your Hands (2021)
  • Too Faithful (2020)
  • E No Dey Fall My Hand (2019)
  • Carry Am Go (2024)

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award Category Result Ref
2020 Loveworld International Music and Arts Award (LIMA 2020) Best Song of the Year Won [27][28]
2021 CLIMA Africa Awards Gospel Song of the Year Won [29]
Gospel Touch Music Awards Breakthrough Artist Of The Year Won [30]
2022 CLIMA Africa Awards Africa Male Gospel Artist of the Year Nominated [31]
Africa Gospel Songwriter of the Year Nominated [32]
Africa Inspirational Song of the Year Nominated
Africa Gospel Songwriter of the Year Nominated

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Moses Bliss wedding: Highlights from Marie Wiseborn and di gospel singer ceremony from Nigeria to Ghana". 28 February 2024.
  2. ^ "Gospel artist Moses Bliss unveils record label, signs four artistes". The Nation Newspaper.
  3. ^ a b "Moses Bliss: His Music and Story". pianity.com. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  4. ^ "Spotify lists top 10 Nigerian gospel songs for Easter". Punch Newspapers. 6 April 2023. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  5. ^ Adbbe, Gabriele (29 November 2020). "Here are the winners of LIMA 2020". Pastor Chris Oyakhilome Events. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  6. ^ Online, Tribune (2 December 2020). "All You Need to Know About Pastor Chris Oyakhilome's LIMA Awards 2020". Tribune Online. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  7. ^ a b Man, The New. "Biography of Minister Moses Bliss". The New Man. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  8. ^ a b Admin (29 June 2020). "Moses Bliss - Bigger Everyday ft (Festizie, Membrane, Uwa, Chris Heavens and Temple)". WorshippersGh. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  9. ^ Oluwatoye, Dara (31 August 2021). "Nigeria's Rising Gospel Star Moses Bliss Is Taking On The Global Stage". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  10. ^ "Symphonic signs Moses Bliss in global distribution deal". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2 October 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  11. ^ Mix, Pulse (30 August 2021). "Symphonic signs Moses Bliss in global distribution deal". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  12. ^ Asough, Aveseh (9 February 2023). "Gospel singer Moses Bliss floats label, signs four artistes". 21st CENTURY CHRONICLE. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  13. ^ Admin (14 March 2023). "25th edition of Harvest Praise hosts Don Moen and Moses Bliss on Good Friday". WorshippersGh. Retrieved 15 May 2023.
  14. ^ ""The Bliss Experience": Moses Bliss Preps for First Major Concert | May 16 | GMusicPlus.com". 10 May 2021. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  15. ^ Dekolo, Jolomi (28 March 2024). "Gospel Minister Moses Bliss Set For Bliss Experience Tagged "The Home Coming" In Akwa Ibom". SelahAfrik. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  16. ^ "Moses Bliss Shuts Down London As Thousands Gather For Worship Experience | Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 11 September 2023. Retrieved 2 April 2024.
  17. ^ Stephen, Onu (20 January 2024). "Meet Moses Bliss' Ghanaian fiancée Marie Wiseborn". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  18. ^ Iwalaiye, Temi (22 January 2024). "5 dating hacks from Moses Bliss and Marie Wiseborn's engagement". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
  19. ^ Reporters, Our (3 March 2024). "Moses Bliss, Marie Wiseborn tie the knot in classy wedding". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  20. ^ Ikeke, Nkem (3 March 2024). ""Aww": Moses Bliss, wife cut giant cake at reception, share No of kids they want". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 3 March 2024.
  21. ^ "Too Faithful by Moses Bliss | Album". Afrocharts. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  22. ^ SONGS, LOVEWORLD (8 November 2022). "Too Faithful Album by Moses Bliss » LOVEWORLD SONGS". LOVEWORLD SONGS. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  23. ^ More Than Music (Transcendent Worship) by Moses Bliss, 27 January 2023, retrieved 26 April 2023
  24. ^ S9, DJ Valentino (19 May 2021). "Moses Bliss – E No Dey Fall My Hand". Six9ja. Retrieved 26 April 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  25. ^ Mix, Pulse (24 September 2021). "Moses Bliss, Festizie & Chizie drop a new AfroGospel hit titled 'Miracle'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  26. ^ "Moses Bliss Delivers "Ima Mfo" (Live) | GMusicPlus.com". 5 July 2021. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  27. ^ qNw1UHSvtX. "See Who Made the Best Songs of 2020 List at LIMA Awards | Christ Embassy". Retrieved 26 April 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  28. ^ "Oyakhilome splashes $100,000 on Moses Bliss for winning LIMA award - P.M. News". Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  29. ^ "CLIMA 2021: Moses Bliss Wins Gospel Song Of The Year Awards". Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  30. ^ nairadiary (8 December 2021). "GUC, Moses Bliss, Win Breakthrough Artist Of The Year At Gospel Touch Music Awards". Naira Diary. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  31. ^ "Aity Dennis, Sinach, Mercy Chinwo, Others To Headline CLIMA Africa Awards 2022 On Sunday - The Lagos Today". 7 October 2022. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  32. ^ Opeoluwa, Desalu (24 September 2022). "CLIMA Africa Awards 2022 Hits Lagos - Peterson Okopi, Moses Bliss & More Billed To Minister". SelahAfrik. Retrieved 26 April 2023.