By Taiwo Babatunde
As Nigeria’s music industry continues to blossom, certain names carry a weight that speaks louder than any chart position or social media metric. One of those names is David Awoseso, the powerhouse producer and creative mind behind some of the most soul-stirring gospel tracks in recent years.
Known professionally as MrDave, he has become a trusted name among artists, churches, and ministries seeking production that blends musical excellence with spiritual depth.
As the founder of Dave Music House Production, David has built more than just a studio he has established a movement. From Lagos to London, Abuja to Atlanta, his sound has traveled, finding home in the hearts of worshippers and gospel music lovers alike. His production style, defined by live instrumentation, layered harmonies, and intentional spiritual atmosphere, stands out in an era dominated by generic digital loops.
What makes David’s work stand out isn’t just technical skill, it’s the ability to create music that connects. His production credits include a string of releases that have found their way into churches, playlists, and personal devotions across the globe.
Songs like Ire, Good and Kind, Smile, and You Are Good have become personal anthems for many. Produced, mixed, and performed by David himself, these songs showcase his versatility as both a creator and a curator of sound. His instrumental worship album Alone with God has also become a go-to resource for personal prayer and worship, with its blend of peaceful instrumentation and deep spiritual resonance.
One of his most notable works, Yahweh by Tunde McIver featuring the TCN Abule Egba Levites, brought his name into broader recognition. Played live during a special ministration at The Covenant Nation headquarters, the song’s powerful sound and seamless production earned him public commendation from Pastor Poju Oyemade during a global livestream. “Whoever produced this song knows what he’s doing,” the pastor remarked — a moment that cemented David’s place among the top-tier producers in the gospel scene.
His reach is not limited to personal projects alone. David has worked with a growing list of artists, including Adedoyin Oseni (Elu Agogo) and Ibitayo Jeje (Modupe), providing production, mixing, and mastering services that elevate each song to a professional, radio-ready level. His studio is frequented by both emerging and established gospel artists seeking that extra depth and warmth that has become synonymous with the Mr Dave sound.
David’s influence extends beyond the mixing desk. Through EchoHub1, a platform he created to educate and empower creatives, he has helped upcoming producers and musicians understand the business side of music from intellectual property rights to royalty structuring and content monetization.
Many who have passed through his mentorship speak of not just learning about EQs and compressors but about discipline, spiritual accountability, and building a sustainable creative life. David doesn’t just produce music; he produces leaders.
While some producers focus strictly on commercial success, David remains deeply rooted in ministry. His values reflect in the way he approaches every project with reverence, intention, and a commitment to excellence.
His studio has become a hub for gospel excellence, a space where sound isn’t just engineered but birthed in prayer and purpose. Whether it’s a Sunday worship anthem, a gospel jazz experiment, or a stripped-down acoustic session, MrDave ensures every piece of music carries the weight of intention.
Looking Ahead
David Awoseso is not slowing down. With new music on the way, international collaborations in the works, and plans to expand Dave Music House into a multi-city creative firm, he’s poised to take his sound even further.
But for David, the goal remains unchanged — to make music that glorifies God, empowers people, and raises the bar for gospel production in Africa and beyond.
From studio to sanctuary, MrDave is a name that continues to define the sound of this gospel generation and the next.