Judith Kanayo-Opara, born on October 26, 1987, better known by her stage name Judikay, is a Nigerian gospel singer, worship leader and songwriter. 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.
Profile Summary
Full Name: | Judith Kanayo-Opara |
Date of Birth: | October 26, 1987 |
Place of Birth: | Sango Otta, Ogun State |
State of Origin: | Delta State |
Occupation: | Gospel Singer, Worship Leader and Songwriter |
Net Worth: | $250,000 |
Husband: | Ikechukwu Anselem Opara |
Early Life and Education
Judikay was born on October 26, 1987, in Sango Otta, Ogun State and was 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.
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 February 25, 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 debuted 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, Enkay Ogboruche and others.
Songs
- Jehovah’Meliwo ft 121 Selah (2023)
- I Bow (2022)
- Your Grace (2022)
- Daddy You Too Much (2022)
- Elohim (2022)
- The One For Me (2022)
- Nothing Is Too Hard For You ft The Gratitude (2021)
- Songs of Angels (2019)
- Fountain (2019)
- More Than Gold ft Mercy Chinwo (2019)
- Capable God (2019)
- Satisfied (2017)
- Have Your Way (2016)
- Nobody Else (2013)
Judikay Net worth
Judikay has an estimated net worth of $250,000. Judikay is a popular Nigerian gospel singer, worship leader and songwriter.
Personal Life
Judikay married Ikechukwu Anselem Opara on November 7, 2020, in Lagos, Nigeria. In March 2022, they announced the birth of their son.