Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu (born on March 30, 1973) popularly known as Sinach is an award winning Nigerian gospel artist. She hails from Afikpo south, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Sinach is the second daughter of seven children.

Sinach

Education

Sinach earned her physics degree from the University of Port Harcourt in Nigeria. Despite initial thoughts of leaving the country after graduation, Pastor Chris Oyakhilome advised her otherwise. Sinach, fueled by childhood dreams of performing, joined the choir and worked as a church administrator, eventually launching her musical career with Pastor Chris's support in 2008.

Early Life

Sinach started singing in 1989, She became a staff and choir member at Christ Embassy. Encouraged by Pastor Chris, she transitioned into a music minister, releasing her debut album in 2008. With over 200 composed songs, Sinach has gained global recognition, performing in more than 50 countries.

Family

Who is Sinach's Husband?

In 2014, she married Joseph Egbu, a Pastor at Christ Embassy, and after a five-year wait, their daughter Rhoda Rachael Sonia Chigozirim Egbu was born in 2019. Sinach, a private person, selectively shares details about her family, including her seven siblings.

Rhoda's birth was announced by Pastor Chris Oyakhilome during the LIMA Awards on November 17, 2019.

Parents And Siblings

Details about Sinach's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kalu, are limited, as she controls the information disclosed to the media. Sinach is the second daughter among her siblings, and additional details about them, including names and occupations, have been kept confidential.

Sinach occasionally shares glimpses of her family, especially her "miracle child" Rhoda, on social media while maintaining a generally private stance on personal matters.

Achievements, Awards And Contributions

In recognition of Sinach's decade-long contribution to gospel music, she received the LIMA Songwriter of the Decade Award in 2016.

Her "Way Maker" music video achieved a milestone in March 2019 by becoming the third Nigerian video to surpass 100 million views on YouTube, following Davido's "Fall" and Yemi Alade's "Johnny." Notably, renowned Christian ministers like Michael W. Smith, Darlene Zschech, Leeland, Bethel Music, and Mandisa have covered "Way Maker."

Sinach set history in September 2019 as the first gospel minister from Africa to tour India, drawing large crowds. In May 2020, she topped the Billboard Christian Songwriters list, a groundbreaking achievement for an African artist.

Her notable accolades include the African Achievers’ Award for Global Excellence (2016), a Bethlehem Hall of Faith certificate during her visit to Israel in December 2017, and the title of global ambassador awarded by the Commonwealth of Dominica in February 2023.

Record Label

Sinach is proudly signed to Loveworld Records and SLIC.

Albums

To date, Sinach has released 12 albums, including "Chapter One" (2008), "I’m Blessed" (2010), "From Glory To Glory" (2011), "Shout It Loud" (2012), "Sinach At Christmas" (2013), "The Name Of Jesus" (2014), "Way Maker" as a single in 2016, "There’s An Overflow" (2018), and "Great God" (2019). Additionally, she introduced acoustic versions of worship songs in 2020, and in 2021, she unveiled the "Greatest Lord" album and a "Live At Easter" album.

Net Worth

Sinach's net worth stands at approximately $5 million, solidifying her status as one of Nigeria's most successful female gospel artists.

Social Media Handles

Sinach maintains a vibrant presence on social media, boasting a substantial following of over 1.7 million on Instagram and 3 million on Facebook. Connect with her through her Instagram handle, @therealsinach, and on Facebook at @Sinach.