MFM choir returns home after winning World Choir Games in Sweden
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- The Mountain Top Chorale of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) won the Spiritual Category at the 2026 World Choir Games in Sweden.
- The Nigerian choir achieved 87.38 points and later became the champion of the Champions Competition.
- General Overseer Dr. Daniel Olukoya celebrated the victory, calling it a glorious moment for the choir and Nigeria, highlighting discipline, excellence, and teamwork.
The Mountain Top Chorale, representing Nigeria, has returned home triumphant after clinching the top spot in the Spiritual Category at the 2026 World Choir Games held in Sweden. The choir, affiliated with the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), secured a gold medal with an impressive score of 87.38 points. Their success did not stop there, as they went on to win the prestigious Champions Competition.
A CHAMPION’S SOUND! GOLD FOR MOUNTAIN TOP CHORALE!
Dr. Daniel Olukoya, the General Overseer of MFM, lauded the choir's achievement, marking it as a "glorious moment" for both the choristers and Nigeria. He expressed his pride on social media, proclaiming, “A CHAMPION’S SOUND! GOLD FOR MOUNTAIN TOP CHORALE!” Olukoya attributed the victory to the collective sacrifice, commitment, discipline, excellence, dedication, and teamwork demonstrated by the choristers, conductor, and leadership.
What a glorious moment for Mountain Top Chorale of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries!
This international triumph brings significant honor and pride to Nigeria, showcasing the nation's rich musical talent on a global stage. The MFM choir, under the baton of conductor Oluwasegun Okedunmola, represented Nigeria at the 14th World Choir Games. This event, which hosted over 160 choirs and 8,500 participants from more than 40 countries, serves as the world's largest international choir competition.
This is more than a musical achievement; it is a testament to discipline, excellence, dedication, teamwork and the power of using our gifts to glorify God.
The choir's performance not only highlights Nigeria's cultural heritage but also its capacity to excel and gain international recognition in major cultural events. Olukoya emphasized that the win is "more than a musical achievement; it is a testament to discipline, excellence, dedication, teamwork and the power of using our gifts to glorify God," adding, “From Nigeria to the world, Mountain Top Chorale has raised the banner high!”
From Nigeria to the world, Mountain Top Chorale has raised the banner high!
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