It has indeed been a remarkable year for renowned gospel artiste Esther Igbekele, as she continues to take her soul-lifting music and ministry across borders, promoting her brand and touching lives through divine melodies.
The talented singer, popularly known for her energetic stage presence and spiritually inspiring performances, has made significant strides in 2025, travelling far and wide to minister in various countries.
Her U.S. tour in September was a major highlight of the year, with stops in Baltimore, Maryland, as well as New Jersey and New York, where she thrilled audiences with her powerful voice and spirit-filled songs. Although the tour was originally scheduled to begin earlier, some of the shows were rescheduled for 2026, where she is expected to headline mega concerts and participate in church anniversary celebrations.
Not long after her American engagements, Esther Igbekele jetted off to Italy, where she joined members of the Celestial Church of Christ, Ileri Oluwa Parish, Brescia, to celebrate their 30th Adult Harvest in October. Her performance there, as always, left worshippers uplifted and inspired.
In the same month, the gospel diva graced the stage at the London Praise 2025 Concert, held at the GAUMONT Palace, United Kingdom, a grand event that brought together top gospel acts and worshippers from across the world.
As the year draws to a close, Esther Igbekele shows no signs of slowing down. She is set to perform at several notable events both in the United Kingdom and Nigeria, continuing her mission to spread the gospel through music and impact lives globally.
With her consistency, passion, and unshakable faith, Esther Igbekele has not only solidified her place as one of Africa’s leading gospel voices but has also become a beacon of inspiration to aspiring musicians across the world.
Popularly known as “Duchess of Music”, Esther Igbekele is one of Nigeria’s most celebrated gospel music ministers, with a career spanning over two decades. She is widely admired for her energetic stage presence, rich vocals, and spirit-lifting Yoruba gospel tunes that blend traditional sounds with contemporary rhythm.
Born with a deep passion for music and ministry, Esther began her journey in the church choir before professionally venturing into gospel music. Over the years, she has released several hit albums and singles that have become household anthems among gospel lovers in Nigeria and beyond.
Through her ministry, Esther has touched countless lives, performing at crusades, concerts, church programs, and international gospel events across Africa, Europe, and North America. Her mission remains clear — to use her gift as a tool for evangelism, spreading the message of hope, love, and salvation through music.
Today, Esther Igbekele continues to be a shining example of grace, consistency, and divine calling — a true ambassador of gospel music on the global stage.
