Veteran Nigerian gospel singer Chinyere Udoma has received birthday tributes from prominent gospel musicians, Nollywood actors and fans as she celebrates her 50th birthday.
According to The PUNCH, the singer, popularly known as Obata Corona, marked her golden jubilee with a photoshoot featuring four outfits in white, red, purple and pink.
Udoma expressed gratitude to God for her life and career, sharing photographs from the celebration on social media.
“My golden jubilee! 50 years of God’s faithfulness! Lord Jesus, thank You for 50 beautiful years of life, grace and mercy,” she wrote.
Gospel stars honour Chinyere Udoma
Among those who celebrated the singer were Mercy Chinwo, Tope Alabi, Sinach, Chioma Jesus, Steve Crown, Neon Adejo, Prosper Ochimana and Ebuka Songs.
Other entertainers who joined the celebration included Eucharia Anunobi, Uche Elendu, Rachael Okonkwo, Ruby Ojiakor and Sarah Martins.
Friends and family also presented birthday cakes to honour the gospel musician.
Udoma’s gospel music career spans more than two decades, with several songs gaining recognition among Christian audiences.
Her popular releases include Obata Obie Okwu, Ebubedike, Agu N’eche Mba, Adim Well Loaded and Jesus A Surprise Me.
Earlier in 2026, Obata Obie Okwu gained renewed popularity on TikTok, attracting listeners from different linguistic backgrounds.
The singer’s milestone celebration has drawn attention to her contributions to contemporary Nigerian gospel music and the popularity of her Igbo-language worship songs.
