Sinach — Biography and Songs

History and Sound

Sinach is a Nigerian gospel singer and worship songwriter, whose full name is Osinachi Joseph.

Her “Way Maker” was released in 2015 and then spread through churches in translations and new arrangements. The simple, repetitive chorus made it easy for the song to move from one musical context to another. Sinach’s own recordings also reveal a more rhythmic gospel style. Compare “I Know Who I Am” with the live version of “The Name of Jesus” to hear different sides of her repertoire.

Albums and Recordings

“Way Maker” has become part of the repertoire of many performers. Starting with Sinach’s own version, you can clearly hear how she leaves room for the choir and repetition of a single melodic phrase. In “I Know Who I Am,” the choir responds to her more actively, while the rhythm moves faster. These songs offer two starting points for discovering Sinach’s Nigerian gospel: one is built on a slow build, while the other immediately invites listeners to sing along.