Judikay


Judith Kanayo-Opara, known professionally as Judikay, is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and worship leader. She gained popularity for her 2019 single "More than Gold". She released her first single, "Nobody Else", in 2013 and released her debut album, Man of Galilee, in November 2019.

Early life and education

Judikay was born in Sango Otta, Ogun State on 26 October 1994 and she is her parents' first child. She hails from Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State. She obtained her secondary education from Dalos College, Ota, Ogun State, and has a Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Arts from the Redeemer’s University, Osun State.

Music career

Judikay began her music journey as a chorister in her church, Christian Pentecostal Mission. Later on, she became a backup vocalist for Florocka. In 2013, she released her first single titled "Nobody Else", marking her official appearance in the music scene. She gained popularity in 2019 when she released her second single “More than Gold”.
On 25, February 2019, she was signed to EeZee Conceptz, a Nigerian gospel record label. That same year in November, she released her first debut album Man of Galilee, comprising 14 tracks.
In June 2022, Judikay released her second album From this Heart comprising 12 tracks including "Mudiana", "Jesus is Coming" and "Your Grace". The album received a Boomplay Plaque after hitting 50 million streams on the global music network."Capable God" also ranked No. 1 on Boomplay's 2021 Top 50 Gospel Songs.
She was featured by gospel artist, Enkay Ogburuche in a song titled “Delight” in January 2023. She has collaborated with other gospel artists, including Emmanuel Iren, Mercy Chinwo, and Enkay Ogboruche.

Discography

Albums

Singles

  • "Jehovah'Meliwo" ft 121 Selah
  • "I Bow"
  • "Your Grace"
  • "Daddy You Too Much"
  • "Elohim"
  • "The One For Me"
  • "Nothing Is Too Hard For You" ft The Gratitude
  • "Songs of Angels"
  • "Fountain"
  • "More Than Gold" ft Mercy Chinwo
  • "Capable God"
  • "Satisfied"
  • "Have Your Way"
  • "Nobody Else"
  • "Dance Anyhow"
  • "The Conqueror's Chant

    Personal life

Judikay married Ikechukwu Anselem Opara on 7 November 2020, in Lagos, Nigeria. In March 2022, they announced the birth of their son.

Awards and nominations

In November 2020, Judikay was mentioned on YNaija as one of the top 10 Gospel Artistes for October, 2020.
YearAwardCategoryResultRef
2019AGMMABreakthrough Artiste of ExcellenceWon
2020Maranatha AwardsBest Breakthrough Female MinisterWon
2020Impact Gospel AwardsAfrican Artist of the YearWon
2021Maranatha AwardsGospel Song of The YearNomitated
2022Vine AwardsAfrican Act of the YearNomitated