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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Progress Nkwachukwu Chukwuyem |
| Born | December 29, 2000 Warri, Delta State, Nigeria |
| Genres | Gospel, CCM, RnB, Pop, Afrobeats |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Website | [https:// |
Progress Nkwachukwu Chukwuyem (born December 29, 2000) is a Nigerian singer, songwriter and performer. He gained popularity after winning Season 7 of Nigerian Idol in 2022.[1] He has since released an extended play and multiple singles, performed at national events, and collaborated with notable gospel artists. His work has been covered by media outlets such as The Guardian Nigeria, BBC News Pidgin, Music in Africa, and Vanguard.
Early life and education
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, supported by his family. In 2015, he won a music competition in Warri titled "Gospel Rocks on Stage," and in 2016, he won "Take the Stage Nigeria." These early achievements motivated him to audition for Nigerian Idol where he emerged the winner in May 2022.
Career
Progress gained national recognition after winning Nigerian Idol Season 7 in 2022.[2]
He debuted with the single Lift Me Up in 2022, followed by JO. In January 2024, he released the single Follow You,[3] and in November 2024, he released his debut EP This Is My Exodus.[4] The project featured tracks such as All Power Belongs to God and My Exodus (featuring The Unbeatable Choir).
He also contributed original music to film projects, including the songs from Broken Hallelujah and Whispers (from *Tehilah*), collaborating with gospel artists Peterson Okopi and Victor Thompson and producer-songwriter Cobhams Asuquo.
In 2023, he featured on Tim Godfrey's track Yeshua.[5]
He has performed at events including the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA), Make Music Lagos, and Trendupp Awards.
Awards
- Winner, Nigerian Idol Season 7 (2022)
- Most Promising Artist of the Year, CLIMA Africa Awards (2023)[6]
Discography
Extended plays
- This Is My Exodus (2024)
Selected singles
- In or Out (2025)
- All Power Belongs to God (2024)
- A Little More (2024)
- Follow You (2024)
- JO (2022)
- Lift Me Up (2022)
References
- ^ "21-year-old Progress Chukwuyem wins Nigerian Idol Season 7". Premium Times. 22 May 2022.
- ^ "Progress Chukwuyem wins Nigerian Idol". Vanguard. 23 May 2022.
- ^ "Nigerian Idol Progress drops single 'Follow You'". Vanguard. 20 January 2024.
- ^ "Progress Spotify EP". Spotify.
- ^ "Spotify – Yeshua ft. Progress". Spotify.
- ^ "CLIMA Africa 2023 – Full Nominees List". 7 July 2023.