RACHEAL OLATOUN SOETAN: A STUDY OF HER LIFE, MUSIC, AND LEGACY IN THE NIGERIAN GOSPEL MUSIC SCENE

Abstract

This study aims to examine Toun Soetan's personality profile, highlighting her music endeavours and life experiences to enhance comprehension and recognition of her societal impact, particularly within the realm of gospel music. The research work made use of information and documents from the internet, past interviews, works, and textbooks that expand on performance. The researcher was engaged by an unstructured interview method whereby Evangelist Mrs. Racheal Olatoun Soetan was interviewed. The results of the research work show that the texts of her songs are all based on Christian life. Most of her words are based on biblical aims and objectives. The life and accomplishments of the musician highlighted in this piece demonstrate that a person's difficult past does not have to hinder their success. Additionally, it seeks to offer a deeper understanding of Nigerian gospel music as a sub-genre of Christian religious music and offers guidance for aspiring artists.