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Iniobong Solomon Obot, professionally known as Solomon Obot, is a worship leader, music educator, songwriter and singer from Nigeria who was born with a passion to share the gospel through music.
He is a teacher in every sense, with music as his major ‘language’ in communicating the Gospel to his audience.
Prior to his concentration on recording and releasing music, Solomon Obot worked in the field of education for about two decades and honed his passion for teaching and mentoring.
His values created in the classroom have become the foundation of his music ministry. After years of teaching, he made a decision to take his music from the classroom to the big stage, with a heart of discipleship through worship.
During his years as a teacher, he directed several musical pieces with students, ranging from works of Nigerian composers such as Sam Ojukwu to Western composers like John Rutter and G.F. Handel.
He also directed fullscale musicals such as Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, as well as a stage adaptation of Nina Simone’s Sinnerman that he created and many other productions.
Drawing inspiration from Scripture, personal experience and everyday moments where God’s faithfulness is evident, he writes songs that encourage worship, strengthen faith and offer hope to listeners from all walks of life.
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One highlight of Solomon Obot’s musical journey was the Lagos City Chorale, where he trained and toured under the leadership of Sir Emeka Nwokedi. With the choir, he performed at the 10th World Choir Games in South Africa, where they won Gold and Silver awards in international competitions.
He later relocated to Calabar, Cross River State, and worked as a music consultant, choir trainer, music voice coach and adjudicator for music competitions, alongside roles in teaching.
It was only natural that he would establish a structure for imparting his knowledge and values to others, with the founding of a School of Worship, where he mentored singers and aspiring songwriters in worship leadership and songwriting.
Solomon Obot has shown over time that he is dedicated to creating a legacy of original Christian music. He has produced a body of work that continues to expand with approximately 20 songs officially registered with the Nigerian Copyright Commission.
His recent release, Ise Oluwa, demonstrates Solomon Obot’s ability to combine contemporary gospel music with the rhythmic appeal of Afrobeat without allowing either tradition to overpower the other. Rather than adopting Afrobeat merely because it is commercially popular, he uses its familiar groove to carry a message that remains unmistakably rooted in Christian worship.
Also worthy of note is the song’s potential to reach listeners who might ordinarily overlook gospel music because of religious assumptions or stylistic preferences. Its Afrobeat influence creates an accessible entry point for audiences more accustomed to secular contemporary sounds, while its message remains firmly anchored in faith.
The song points listeners back to God as the true source of hope, provision and security. In doing so, Obot demonstrates that gospel music can engage a wider audience without compromising its core convictions, a creative decision that reflects both musical awareness and cultural sensitivity..
As his catalogue continues to grow, Solomon Obot remains committed to creating music that honours Christ, bridges generations and cultures, and leaves a lasting spiritual impact through worship.
