Victor Thompson

Victor Ufuoma Thompson, a Nigerian gospel singer born on 11 November 1986 in Lagos, gained prominence with his song “This Year (Blessings)” in January 2023. A graduate in Environmental Science from the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, he began his music career early and was a contestant on The Voice Nigeria in 2017. Thompson's debut single “Miyeruwe” was released in November 2018. His 2023 single topped the Billboard U.S. Afrobeats chart and reached No. 14 in the UK. He has received multiple nominations, including for the 16th Headies Awards, and won several awards at the Marathana Awards in 2023 for Best Overall Hit Song and others.