Benneth Oghifo

hat does JAGA connote?

Jesus Associate God Ambassador (JAGA). I represent Jesus and I am God’s Ambassador. So before anyone or any brand endorses me, whether Glo, MTN or 9Mobile, God has already endorsed me. So, it’s as well a double portion for any brand that subsequently does.

What inspired your foray into music?

I would say my grandfather. I was once a secular music artiste working with the likes of Obesere, renowned producer Dabiano, , Skally y metal, , etc. I stopped pp secular music in 2011and ventured into gospel music in 2012

What informed the transition?

Actually my encounter with God, I got myself in trouble in 2011 and was arrested by SARS and taken into police custody. While there in the police cell, I made a promise to God that if He got me out, I was going to come back to him.

You know when I was in secondary school I got attracted to music. We had a big hall in my school at Alagbado that was always rented by a church and whenever they had rehearsals, I was attracted. So, I started going to the church and joined the choir because of the music. But I never had the consciousness of a Christian until that incident drew me to God and I gave my life to Christ.

Fuji is not a common trend in gospel music, what informed this electrifying incline?

I call it Fujipop. My grandfather was an Apala musician. If you listen very well you will realize mine is a blend of Apala with Fuji. j He was a musician. He told me lots about himself and his music which he