Daily as I live, often as I breathe, let my whole life be an expression of your Grace. This is one of the lines from “Abba Father” by Chris Morgan. Chris Morgan is an anointed minister of God with a call to save souls through music. Chris Morgan is a talented gospel musician who has had his fair share of hardship. During an interview with him while he was still signed at Apple of Gold Records. He recalled having to hawk to streets of Otukpo, in Benue state.
Biography
Chris Morgan, also addressed as Ochogwu was born on May 25, 1978, in Otukpo, Benue state. He hails from Ipole-Igwu, Orokam in Ogbadibo local government area in the same Benue State, is the firstborn of nine children born into the family of Mr Christian Ochogwu and Mrs Regina Ochogwu. He grew up in a Christian home in Benue State, Nigeria.
Chris Morgan was talented as his musical talents manifested while growing up in the red, dusty street of Otukpo in Benue State at the age of four. He recalled in an interview that his mum said he cried in musical tones. According to Chris Morgan, the talented gospel artist, something unusual happened to him when he was 12 selling orange and groundnut for his mother – Mrs Regina Ochogwu. He was a member of Catholic Charismatic but had an encounter (described as unusual) with the Lord on the altar for three good days.
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Career
He did not have a musical background and had no access to musical instruments owning to the fact that he was a groundnut seller. However, Chris Morgan recalled when he begged a Pharmacy owner who happens to own a keyboard, for music lessons. The Pharmacist chased him away beckoning him to face his studies. Resilient Chris Morgan even offered to pay some money for the music classes. As time went by, the Pharmacist needed someone to manage his business in his absence, and that was how Chris Morgan got access to a keyboard, mastering the basic keys before the Pharmacist returned from his journey.
Chris Morgan moved on to join a charismatic band, there he picked up skills playing other musical instruments such as band, bass guitar, and even lead guitar. At the age of 15, Chris started writing songs. also recalled of a vision he had when he saw me singing with a very mighty microphone. While chanting, he would see a powerful hand holding a net and pulling people inside. He said that he saw God giving me a net, telling him that each time he sang, that is what will happen.
At the age of 16, Chris went to Lagos with a certain man of God who wanted him for music directing job in FESTAC Town. From there, he encountered various opportunities which he embraced and delivered. Chris Morgan is now an established gospel minster who travels extensively and has made special appearances in both local, and international events and conferences. One major event in which Chris ministered was the Europe Premier Christian Gathering (The International Gathering of Champions), in London England, and the KICC Global Watchnight.]
During his blessed career, he has ministered alongside other established men of God, including
- Pst. Matthew Ashimolowo
- Bishop TD Jakes
- Dr Creflo Dollar
- Donnie McClurkin
- Dr Panam Percy Paul
- Don Moen
- Ron Kenoly
- Paula white
- Bishop Tudor Bismark
- Dr Mensah Otabil
- Lionel Peterson
- Bishop Eddie Long
- Pst. E. A. Adeboye
- Dr Paul Enenche
- Papa Ayo Oritsejafor
- Rev. Biodun Fatoyinbo
- Bishop Lawrence Achudume
- Pst. Chigbo Ndukwe
Family (Wife and Children)
Chris met his wife, Queen Eunice, a chorus leader in Dr Paul Enenche’s Dunamis Gospel Centre here in Abuja. He went to Dunamis for a ministration and when he heard her leading the worship with such an angelic voice, he describes it.
He was so moved and wondered, who was this lady with such a “Holy Ghost-inspired voice”? According to the established gospel minister, one thing led to the other and he (Chris Morgan) fell in love with Queen Eunice and made the necessary procedures. He got married to Queen Eunice Ochogwu who happens to be a gospel music minister too. Their union is blessed with 2 sons, Samuel Ochogwu and Caleb Ochogwu. He lives with his family in Abuja, Nigeria, Africa.
