Richard Shekari

Richard Shekari

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I am Richard Shekari, a multifaceted artist and humanitarian based in Abuja, Nigeria. Born on 11 April 1981 in Bauchi, my relationship with music began early in life, long before I fully understood how deeply it would shape my identity. What started as a simple involvement in church would eventually become the foundation of my artistic journey, guiding me through seasons of devotion, rebellion, discovery, and ultimately reconciliation between two very different musical worlds. My earliest musical training came in the early 1990s when I joined the church choir as a tenor. At that age, I did not...

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Richard Shekari

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Music

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Latest episode

Jun 28, 2026

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Episodes

Bind My Heart 29.06.2025

Bind My Heart is a heartfelt cry of surrender and longing for divine closeness. Written, produced, and performed by Richard Shekari, the song expresses a soul wrestling with the noise of the world and the pull of self-will, yet continually drawn back to the peace, rest, and unfailing love of God. With tender verses and a comforting chorus, it is both a confession and a prayer—pleading for God to a...

Some Nights Are Grey 15.06.2025

Some Nights Are Grey is a soulful worship anthem by Richard Shekari, blending rap and reflective reggae rhythms with raw lyrical expression. The track journeys through life’s shifting seasons—where bright days give way to grey nights—yet faith remains a steady light. Featuring heartfelt singing and a spoken-word flow that emerges mid-verse, the song captures the honest tension between struggle and...

Only in Your Presence 13.06.2025

A heartfelt worship ballad by Richard Shekari, Only in Your Presence captures the soul’s deep longing for God’s nearness. Through tender lyrics and intimate imagery, it reflects on the emptiness of life without the Lord and the peace found beneath His wings. Anchored in humility and total submission, the song is a spiritual cry for closeness, comfort, and eternal rest in God's embrace. Written, pr...

I Choose the Light 10.06.2025

“I Choose the Light” is a sincere anthem of redemption and surrender, written, produced, and performed by Richard Shekari. Blending soulful melodies with powerful lyrics, the song tells a personal story of transformation—from darkness and self-destruction to healing and purpose through God's unfailing love. With its moving verses and uplifting chorus, this piece is a heartfelt declaration of faith...

Total Surrender 02.06.2025

Total Surrender is a powerful declaration of transformation and devotion. In this soul-stirring ballad, Richard Shekari takes listeners on a journey from spiritual darkness to redemption, portraying a life once lost and bound in chains, now restored by the mercy and love of Jesus. With heartfelt lyrics and raw emotion, the song captures the moment of calling on Christ in desperation and the overwh...

You Remain the Same 21.05.2025

“You Remain the Same” written, produced and performed by Richard Shekari is a heartfelt anthem of praise that lifts the name of God above all else. Written as a reverent reflection on His unmatched holiness, mercy, and eternal love, the song contrasts the lifeless idols made by men with the living Creator who speaks life from His heavenly throne. With poetic verses and a soaring chorus, it declare...

In Your Image Again 18.05.2025

In Your Image Again by Richard Shekari

From Rage To Grace 12.05.2025

“From Rage To Grace” is a heartfelt journey from inner turmoil to divine redemption. In this powerful and vulnerable ballad, Richard Shekari opens the door to his past—marked by pain, struggle, and unanswered questions—and leads listeners through the raw wilderness of broken dreams and silent battles. The verses echo the voice of a soul once lost in the chaos of life, while the chorus bursts forth...

Still You Loved Me 09.05.2025

Still You Loved Me is a heartfelt ballad about redemption, grace, and the unwavering love of God. Written, produced, and performed by Richard Shekari, the song captures a deeply personal journey—from pride and brokenness to restoration and surrender. With honest lyrics and soul-stirring melodies, it paints a raw yet hopeful picture of a prodigal heart embraced by a loving Father. A powerful remind...

Alive and Loud 05.05.2025

"Alive and Loud" is a bold and passionate worship anthem by Richard Shekari that exalts the unmatched love, power, and majesty of Jesus Christ. Blending poetic imagery with deep theological reflection, the song captures the awe-inspiring sacrifice of Christ on the cross and the overwhelming response of creation to His glory. With a chorus that proclaims, “You are my desire, the One who answers by...

As The World Turns 06.04.2025

"As The World Turns" is a soul-stirring, reflective ballad that delves into the spiritual confusion and moral decay of modern humanity. With poetic depth and emotional honesty, Richard Shekari explores how mankind, in its pursuit of knowledge, power, and self-reliance, has drifted far from the truth. The song opens with a heartfelt plea for divine guidance and redemption, setting the tone for a po...

Anchored Through the Storm 21.03.2025

"Anchored Through the Storm" is an anthem of resilience, faith, and hope. Written, produced, and performed by Richard Shekari, the song reflects on enduring life's hardships and emerging stronger through grace. With vivid imagery of fire, storms, and chains breaking, it tells a story of perseverance in the face of adversity. The lyrics convey a deep sense of trust in a higher power, offering encou...

Guide My Way (Holy Spirit) 15.03.2025

"Guide My Way (Holy Spirit)" is an uplifting worship song that seeks divine guidance and reassurance through life's storms. Written, produced, and performed by Richard Shekari, the song blends deep spiritual longing with a sense of surrender to the Holy Spirit’s presence. With poetic and evocative lyrics, the song begins with an intimate call in the night, acknowledging past struggles while embrac...

I Don't Even Trust Me 10.03.2025

"I Don't Even Trust Me" is a song about surrendering to God after realizing the limits of self-reliance. It speaks to the struggles of trying to navigate life alone, only to discover that true strength and direction come from trusting in the Lord. The verses paint a picture of someone who has fought, stumbled, and wandered, believing they could find their own way, only to be met with failure and e...

You Tore Them Down 07.03.2025

"You Tore Them Down" is a powerful and deeply personal song about redemption, grace, and God's relentless love. Through vivid imagery and heartfelt lyrics, the song tells the story of someone who built walls of pride and shame, trying to shut God out, only to be pursued and embraced by His mercy. The song opens with an evocative intro, describing the singer drowning in shame until Jesus walks the...

Your Love Lights the Way 03.03.2025

"Your Love Lights the Way" is a heartfelt worship song that expresses deep devotion and surrender to God. It is a prayerful cry for divine presence, mercy, and guidance in a world clouded by darkness. The lyrics centre on worshipping Elohim day and night, seeking His grace, and longing for His love to illuminate the path ahead. The verses reflect a desire for spiritual renewal—asking the Lord to f...

Glory's Gonna Shine 01.03.2025

"Glory’s Gonna Shine" is a stirring and faith-filled song that captures the hope of divine victory in the midst of a troubled world. With poetic lyricism and biblical imagery, the song conveys a powerful message of perseverance, faith, and the ultimate triumph of God’s glory. The verses set the tone with a sense of urgency, reflecting on the chaos of the world and the signs of the times. The lyric...

Honour His Name 21.02.2025

Honour His Name by Richard Shekari

Make Me More Like You 21.02.2025

Make Me More Like You by Richard Shekari

I Will Give My All 21.02.2025

I Will Give My All by Richard Shekari

The Lord Descends 19.02.2025

The Lord Descends" is a powerful anthem of worship and celebration, proclaiming the glory of Christ’s return. The song calls believers to praise the Lord who reigns on high, offering hope and restoration to the broken-hearted. With uplifting lyrics and a triumphant melody, it paints a vivid picture of the day when every soul will witness His return, every knee will bow, and the faithful will rejoi...

Where Peace Flows 19.02.2025

Where Peace Flows" is a heartfelt worship song that speaks of the peace and healing found in God's embrace. The song reflects a deep, personal journey of surrender and spiritual renewal, as the singer expresses their search for peace, comfort, and strength in the Lord. The verses vividly depict the emotional weight of burdens and sorrow being lifted in the presence of God, while the chorus offers...

Risen From The Dirt 19.02.2025

Risen From The Dirt" is a powerful and uplifting song written and produced by Richard Shekari. The song reflects on a journey of transformation, from being lost in the world to finding strength and purpose through God's grace. With heartfelt lyrics, it speaks to the need for courage, guidance, and spiritual growth as the listener is encouraged to stay wise and faithful along the narrow path of lif...

Sail Away 19.02.2025

Sail Away" penned by Richard Shekari is a spiritually uplifting song that blends themes of hope, faith, and transcendence, inviting listeners on a journey of emotional and spiritual release. From the very first line, the song expresses a deep desire to heal and uplift the world, offering a sense of unity and collective strength. The intro sets a prayerful tone, with the wish to "heal the whole wid...

The Way Home 19.02.2025

The Way Home" penned by Richard Shekari is a heartfelt and powerful song about the search for strength, guidance, and companionship through life's struggles. With vivid imagery of a lonely road and a stormy journey, the song reflects the emotional battles we face while trying to find our way. The lyrics speak to the longing for a true and unwavering friend, with the ultimate realization that divin...

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