Victor Thompson (musician) explained

Victor Thompson
Birth Name:Victor Ufuoma Thompson
Birth Date:November 11, 1986
Birth Place:Lagos State, Nigeria
Origin:Delta State
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:2017–present
Spouse:Henrietta Victor Thompson

Victor Ufuoma Thompson known professionally as Victor Thompson (born 11 November 1986) is a Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter.[1] He is notable for the song “This Year (Blessings)” released in January 2023.[2] [3]

Biography

Victor Thompson was born on 11 November 1986 in Lagos State, Nigeria but originally hails from Okpara-Inland in Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State.[4] He had his primary education at St. Anthony Nursery and Primary School, and later moved to Caleb International School, while he had his secondary education at Government College, Ikorodu both in Lagos State.

He obtained his Bachelor's Degree from the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, Delta State in Environmental Science.[5]

Victor Thompson loves Yeshua Jesus Christ, the Most High God! He is known for his beautiful praise and worship songs to the Lord that comes from the heart .

Career

Thompson started singing at an early age.[6] [7] He was a contestant in The Voice Nigeria, Season 2 in 2017.[8] [9]

He debuted the music scene officially with his first single "Miyeruwe" in November, 2018.[10] In January 2023, he released the single "This Year (Blessings)" featuring Nigerian co-singer Ehis D'Greatest. The single topped the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats chart at number 35 and[11] [12] also peaked as No. 14 in the United Kingdom according to the Official Charts.[13] [14]

Other singles he has released include "Not Moved", "You Make All Things Beautiful" and "Thank You".[15] In July 2023, he was nominated for the 16th Headies Awards in the category for Best Inspirational Single, alongside Davido, Neon Adejo, Nathaniel Bassey and others.[16] [17]

Singles

Awards/nominations

!Year!Award!Category!Result!Ref
2023The HeadiesBest Inspirational Single[19] [20]
Premier Gospel Awards Best International Artist[21] [22]
2023Marathana Awards Best Overall Hit Song
Marathana AwardsBest Prophetic/Uplifting Song (Africa)
Marathana AwardsBest Thanksgiving song (Africa)
Marathana AwardsBest Collaboration Song

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2023-05-12 . King Mike Aremu Teams Up With Victor Thompson In New Single, "Totori - The Name Of Jesus" . 2023-07-12 . NotjustOk . en-US.
  2. Web site: Elnino . Dennis . 2023-04-11 . Excitement As Soulful Musician Victor Thompson Blesses Fans With New Banger 'This Year(Blessings) . 2023-07-12 . Ghafla! Kenya . en-US.
  3. Web site: Victor Thompson - This Year (Blessings) Video . 2023-07-12 . Top40-Charts.com . en.
  4. Web site: 2023-06-13 . Victor Thompson Biography, Age, Wife, Net Worth, Songs - Insidegistblog . 2023-07-12 . insidegistblog.com . en-US.
  5. Web site: Man . The New . 2023-06-30 . Biography of Victor Thompson . 2023-07-12 . The New Man.
  6. Web site: Abulude . Samuel . 2022-07-03 . My Songs Raise Hope For People, Says Nigerian Gospel Singer - Victor Thompson . 2023-07-12 . en-US.
  7. Web site: Daniels . Ajiri . 2022-07-04 . We need to be more prayerful, says International Gospel Artiste, Victor Ufuoma Thompson . 2023-07-12 . The Sun Nigeria . en.
  8. Web site: Reporter . 2017-07-10 . #TheVoiceNigeria: Watch All the Highlights of Episode 4 - Fab Magazine . 2023-07-12 . en-US.
  9. Web site: Johnson . Chantelle . 2023-01-22 . 'My Pastor told me to audition for The Voice' says worship leader . 2023-07-12 . Premier Gospel . en-GB.
  10. Web site: Muhonji . Muhunya . 2023-02-19 . Powerful worship songs in Nigeria: 20 gospel tracks for prayer . 2023-07-12 . Legit.ng - Nigeria news. . en.
  11. Web site: Cusson . Michael . 2022-03-29 . Billboard U.S. Afrobeats Songs . 2023-07-12 . Billboard . en-US.
  12. Web site: This Year (blessings) by Victor Thompson - Music Charts . 2023-07-12 . acharts.co.
  13. Web site: This Year (Blessings) by Victor Thompson Featuring Ehis D'Greatest . Official Charts.
  14. Web site: 2023-07-05 . Victor Thompson’s "THIS YEAR (Blessing)" ft. Ehi D Greatest Certified GOLD in France GMusicPlus.com . 2023-07-12 . en-US.
  15. Web site: Victor Thompson . 2023-07-12 . Spotify . en.
  16. Web site: 16th Headies Awards Unveils Nominations List - Okayplayer . 2023-07-12 . www.okayafrica.com . en.
  17. Web site: Somto . Bisina . 2023-07-12 . 2023 Headies Award: Full Nominations List . 2023-07-12 . Prime Business Africa . en-US.
  18. Web site: Arunaye . Newton . 2022-05-27 . Victor Thompson – Not Moved . 2023-07-12 . LEGIT9JA . en-US.
  19. Web site: 2023-07-12 . Headies Award 2023 nominees list: Asake, Burna Boy, Victor Thompson, Tiwa Savage plus odas wey make di list . 2023-07-12 . BBC News Pidgin.
  20. Web site: 2023-07-12 . Burna Boy, Rema, Ruger, Asake lead 2023 Headies nomination list [Full Nomination List] ]. 2023-07-12 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
  21. Web site: 2023-06-20 . The 2023 Premier Gospel Awards - The Winners . 2023-07-12 . hfpmusiccity . en.
  22. Web site: Maria . Cassandra . 2023-05-05 . REVEALED: Best Newcomer & Best International act nominations . 2023-07-12 . Premier Gospel . en-GB.