Jahdiel Benjamin (née Okoduwa), popularly known by her stage name Jahdiel, is a contemporary Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, and vocalist. She began her professional music career in 2006 and released her debut album, Heritage, in 2008. Jahdiel is one of the prominent gospel artists signed under Loveworld Records, a label affiliated with Christ Embassy.
Her musical journey began at the age of five when she joined her local church choir. By thirteen, she had developed her musical skills further, learning to play instruments such as the piano and keyboard. After participating in various music groups, she launched her solo career with Heritage, which received widespread acclaim. The success of the album earned her a nomination for “Most Promising Artist or Group” at the 2008 Kora Awards.
Her sophomore album, Under Oath, was released in 2010 and featured popular tracks such as “Ebube Dike,” “Oh God,” and “Ayaya.” The album earned her a nomination at the 2013 Nigeria Gospel Music Awards. In November 2015, Jahdiel released her third studio album, Majesty. In recognition of her impact, she was listed among YNaija’s “100 Most Influential People in Christian Ministry in Nigeria” in 2017.
