Sony Music West Africa (SMWA) is delighted to announce the historic signing of gospel artist and worship minister, Onos Ariyo. The partnership, celebrated as a groundbreaking milestone, marks Onos as the primary gospel artist to affix the SMWA roster.
The official signing announcement was made throughout a press convention held on the Sony Music Lagos workplaces on Saturday, November 23. The occasion introduced collectively representatives from numerous media shops, key members of Sony Music’s West Africa crew, and the administration of Onos. It served as a momentous event to underscore Sony Music’s dedication to embracing various musical genres and expertise.
Oluwaseun “Banko” Lloyd, Basic Supervisor of Sony Music West Africa, delivered an inspiring opening tackle. He highlighted the timeliness of the partnership, emphasizing the synergy between Onos’ highly effective music ministry and Sony Music’s imaginative and prescient for elevating African expertise on a world stage. “This alliance holds immense promise for achievement, and we’re excited to embark on this journey with Onos,” he stated.
An elated Onos Ariyo expressed her gratitude and pleasure at turning into the primary gospel artist to signal with Sony Music West Africa. “This can be a humbling and historic milestone for me and for the gospel music trade,” she shared. “Revealing Jesus via music has at all times been my ardour, and I’m grateful for the journey God has taken me on since my debut single in 2009. With this partnership, I stay up for even higher issues forward.”
Identified for her critically acclaimed music “Alagbara” and a music profession spanning over a decade, Onos Ariyo has launched 5 studio albums and one EP. She now joins an thrilling listing of famend music ministers, together with Kirk Franklin, Donald Lawrence, Kierra Sheard, Mali Music and Koryn Hawthorne, amongst others, signed to Sony Music labels. Her music ministry has impressed and touched lives globally, cementing her as certainly one of Africa’s most revered gospel artists.
The partnership between Sony Music West Africa and Onos Ariyo indicators a brand new chapter within the gospel music trade, as each events purpose to amplify her ministry and attain new audiences throughout the globe.
About ONOS
Onoriode Ebiere Ariyo, professionally referred to as Onos Ariyo, is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, and worship minister famend for her impactful music and heartfelt lyrics. She gained widespread recognition for her critically acclaimed music “Alagbara,” written and produced by Nigerian music producer, Wilson Joel. Her ministry has touched lives throughout the globe, incomes her a spot among the many International High 100 Most Influential Individuals of African Descent in September 2018.
Onos was born in Delta State, Southern Nigeria, the place she accomplished her major and secondary schooling. She later pursued increased schooling at Delta State College, Abraka, graduating with a bachelor’s diploma in French. Her journey into music started in her early years, singing in choirs and musical teams throughout her major faculty days. This ardour continued to develop, culminating in her transfer to Lagos in 2004, the place she started recording her first official single, “Dance” produced by FLO.
Through the years, Onos has established herself as a number one voice within the gospel music scene, delivering soul-stirring performances and releasing quite a few initiatives that resonate with audiences worldwide. She continues to encourage and uplift via her music, which stays a beacon of religion and hope.
