Nigerian gospel singer EmmaOMG drops a new album titled “Looking Unto Jesus” featuring Nosa and The OhEmGee Choir. It’s a direct adaptation of Hebrews 12:2 and its instruction to look to the prize of faith.
Nigerian gospel music always finds fresh ways to mix scripture with indigenous praising techniques, and EmmaOMG dives into that tradition here. His trademark Jelenke praising sound lends the record a strong local flavor. Nosa brings his own pedigree as an experienced gospel artist, so the pairing carries significant weight for followers of the genre.
The production remains anchored in live praise instruments, with the base of aggressive percussion and choir-backed harmonies. The arrangement is anything but subtle or understated. All three parts together make something that sounds communal, not staged.
As a newcomer to EmmaOMG’s gospel library, “Looking Unto Jesus” succeeds because it goes all in on joy and Scripture together. The delight never comes off as forced or hollow. It is a genuine moment of adoration that has been captured on record.
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