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Progress Nkwachukwu Chukwuyem (born December 29, 2000) is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and performer. He rose to prominence as the winner of Season 7 of Nigerian Idol in 2022..[1] [2] .[3] Since then, he has released several singles and an EP [4] [5] [6], and collaborated with gospel artists such as Tim Godfrey. [7]
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| Birth name | Progress Nkwachukwu Chukwuyem |
| Born | December 29, 2000 Delta State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Gospel; CCM; R&B; Pop; Afrobeats |
| Occupation(s) | Singer; Songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Website | [https:// |
Early life and education
[edit]Progress was born in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria, into a Christian family as the third of six children. He began singing in church and local events from a young age, with love and support from his family.[8]
In 2015, he won a gospel singing competition Gospel Rocks On Stage, and the following year (2016), he won Take the Stage Nigeria, both held in Warri. These experiences motivated him to audition for Nigerian Idol, where he emerged winner in 2022.[9] [10]
Career
[edit]Progress gained national attention after winning Season 7 of Nigerian Idol in May 2022 [11] [12] [13]
Within the same year, he released his debut single “Lift Me Up” [14] followed by “JO” in late 2022. [15] In January 2024, he released “Follow You,” [16] and in November 2024, he released his debut EP This Is My Exodus, which features six tracks, including lead single “All Power Belongs to God” and “My Exodus” featuring The Unbeatable Choir.
He has also contributed music to Nigerian film soundtracks, including Love Eternal from Broken Hallelujah [17], and Whispers from Tehilah , collaborating with artists like Peterson Okopi, Victor Thompson, and producer / songwriter Cobhams Asuquo.
In 2023, he featured on gospel singer Tim Godfrey’s track “Yeshua.” [18] He has performed at national events such as the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Make Music Lagos, and Trendupp Awards.
Awards and recognition
[edit]- Winner, Nigerian Idol Season 7 (2022)
Discography
[edit]Extended plays
[edit]- This Is My Exodus (2024)
Selected singles
[edit]- In or Out (2025)
- All Power Belongs to God (2024)
- A Little More (2024)
- Follow You (2024)
- JO (2022)
- Lift Me Up (2022)
References
[edit]- ^ "21-year-old Progress Chukwuyem wins Nigerian Idol Season 7". Premium Times. 22 May 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Winner of Nigerian Idol season 7: Progress beat Zadok". BBC News Pidgin. 22 May 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Progress Finds Fame, Fortune On Nigerian Idol Stage". The Guardian Nigeria.
- ^ "Nigerian Idol Season 7 winner Progress unveils new single 'Follow You'". Tribune Online. 21 January 2024. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Nigerian Idol star Progress drops new single 'Jo'". Pulse Nigeria. 8 October 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Progress performs "Lift Me Up" on Glitch Africa". BellaNaija. 11 July 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Tim Godfrey – Yeshua Yaya (Mp3, Lyrics & Video)". CeeNaija.
- ^ "A Pulse Interview with Nigerian Singer Progress". Africa Global Village. 2023-05-18. Retrieved 2025-06-28.
- ^ "Progress Emerges Winner Of Nigerian Idol Season 7". Naija News. 22 May 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Progress wins Nigerian Idol Season 7". BellaNaija. 23 May 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Progress Chukwuyem wins Nigerian Idol Season 7". Vanguard.
- ^ "Progress wins Nigerian Idol". Music in Africa.
- ^ "Nigerian Idol Winner Progress Debuts with 'JO'". The Guardian Nigeria.
- ^ "Progress – Lift Me Up (Prod. by Drey Beatz)". 47vibez. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ^ "Nigerian Idol S7 winner Progress releases 'Jo'". GhanaWeb. 8 October 2022. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
- ^ "Nigerian Idol Progress drops single 'Follow You'". Vanguard.
- ^ "MP3 DOWNLOAD: Progress Chukwuyem – Love Eternal [+ Lyrics]". CeeNaija. Retrieved 27 June 2025.
- ^ "DOWNLOAD SONG: Tim Godfrey – Yeshua Yaya (Mp3, Lyrics & Video)". CeeNaija. Retrieved 28 June 2025.
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