Grace Jahdiel Benjamin, born on November 11, 1986, popularly known by her stage name Jahdiel, is a contemporary Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and vocalist. She professionally began her music career in 2006, releasing her debut album Heritage in 2008. She is one of several gospel artists under Loveworld Records of Christ Embassy. Jahdiel is signed to Hammer House Records, a record label owned by her husband Eben.
Profile Summary
Full Name: | Grace Jahdiel Benjamin |
Date of Birth: | November 11, 1986 |
Place of Birth: | Ikoyi |
State of Origin: | Lagos State |
Occupation: | Gospel Singer, Songwriter and Vocalist |
Net Worth: | $150,000 |
Husband: | Emmanuel Benjamin |
Early Life and Education
Grace was born on November 11, 1986, in Ikoyi, Lagos State, Nigeria, where she had her primary and secondary school education at Aunty Ayo International School, Ikoyi before proceeding to further her education by obtaining a BSc degree in Chemistry.
Career
Jahdiel started singing at the age of five upon joining the choir of her local church before she began to play musical equipment like the piano and keyboard at the age of thirteen.
After being part of various singing groups, she released her debut album Heritage in 2008 to massive reception, thereby gaining her new grounds in the industry and further earning her a nomination spot in the “Most Promising Artist or Group” category at the 2008 edition of Kora Awards.
Her follow-up album Under Oath was released in 2010. Contained with songs like “Ebube Dike”, “Oh God” and “Ayaya”, “Under Oath” earned her a nomination at the 2013 Nigeria Gospel Music Awards.
In November 2015, she released her third studio album titled Majesty. In 2017, she was listed in YNaija’s list of “100 Most Influential People in Christian Ministry in Nigeria”.
Songs
- Heritage (2008)
- Under Oath (2010)
- Majesty (2015)
Jahdiel Net worth
Jahdiel has an estimated net worth of $150,000. Jahdiel is a contemporary Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and vocalist.
Personal Life
On November 30, 2013, she married Emmanuel Benjamin, popularly known as Eben (singer), a Nigerian gospel singer with whom she has two children.