Nigeria, June 12 -- Believe it or not, there was a time when foreign music, regardless of genre, dominated the Nigerian airwaves. But all that changed in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with 'Akanchawa' being one of the defining songs of that era.

In that period, Nigerian gospel music experienced a golden era with several voices emerging to redefine the genre's reach and spiritual intensity.

Many Nigerians do not know that 'Akancahwa' was an album. This is probably because the second volume of the 'Akanchawa' album had a single also titled 'Akanchawa'.

The album, released in 2005, stood out and became an anthem of hope, healing, and thanksgiving. 'Akanchawa' is an Igbo word that translates to 'The Hand of Blessing'.

A significant piec...