Английская Википедия:Emmanuel Iren

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Emmanuel Aniefiok Iren (born 18 December, 1989) well known as Emmanuel Iren is a Nigerian preacher and gospel songwriter. He is the Founder of Celebration Church International (CCI), headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. In 2018, he debuted his first album Kerygma and in 2022, he released his second album Apostolos:Voice of Transition.

Early life and education

Emmanuel Iren was born on 18 December, 1989 and hails from Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. He attained his primary education from Saint Bernadettes Nursery and Primary School in Ipaja, Lagos. From there, he moved to Queen’s Choice Nursery and Primary School College in Ikotun, Lagos and later attended Doregos Private Academy where he acquired his secondary education.

In 2011, he obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Building Technology from Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria. He also holds a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) degree from the University of Lagos, Nigeria.

Career

Ministry

In 2008, Emmanuel Iren started a Christian campus fellowship known as Triumphal Youth Fellowship as an undergraduate student in Covenant University. The fellowship soon grew beyond the campus walls, and into a full-time ministry.

On 11 November 2012, the Triumphal Church was opened in Lagos. Two years after, in 2014, it was renamed the Celebration Church International, also known as CCI. Presently, the Celebration Church International has over 7,000 members worldwide with 21 branches: 14 branches in Nigeria, 4 branches in the United Kingdom (London, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow) and 2 branches in Canada (Toronto and Ottawa) and a branch in (Dallas), USA.

Music career

Emmanuel Iren debuted his first album Kerygma in 2017 with the Outburst Music Group. In 2021, he was featured by Nigerian gospel artiste Odunayo Adebayo in the hit song Zoe.

In August 2022, he announced the release of his debut album Apostolos: Voice of Transition, which comprised 13 tracks including Overcome, In Your Name, Holy Ghost and Glory. The album featured other gospel artistes like Sinach, Nosa and Judikay. Shortly after its release, the album peaked as one of the top 10 on Apple Music.

Discography

Albums

Year of Release	Title	Details	Ref
2018	Kerygma (feat Outburst Music Group)	Recording Type: Live No. of Tracks: 15 Format: Digital Download, Streaming
2022	Apostolos: Voice of Transition	Recording Type: Live No. of Tracks: 13 Format: Digital Download, Streaming

Singles

As lead artist

• Grace Changes Everything (feat Sinach)
• Overcome (feat E-Daniels)
• Prophetic Chant (feat Nosa)
• Fire On My Altar
• The Glory (feat Outburst Music Group)
• Yes To Your Will

As featured artist

• Zoe (Odunayo Adebayo feat Emmanuel Iren)
• Bo Ta Jor (Prinx Emmanuel feat Emmanuel Iren)

Bibliography

• Leading Seeks You
• Purposefully
• Am I Being Fooled? FAQs about God, the Bible and Jesus Christ
• Saving Grace

• Come To Me Bible Book

Personal life

At age 24, Iren married Laju Iren in November 2014. They have three daughters and one son.

Recognition

• In 2021, he was mentioned in YNaija Magazine among the 100 most influential people in ministry in Nigeria.
• In 2022, Apostolos was nominated as the album of the year (Kingdom Achievers Awards)