“Oluwa Ese” — Ryan Ofei Drops Soulful Thanksgiving Anthem
GRAMMY Award-winning artist Ryan Ofei returns with a deeply moving new single titled Oluwa Ese, a vibrant Nigerian anthem that blends Afro-gospel warmth with soul-stirring gratitude. Translating to “Thank You, God” in Yoruba—a widely spoken language in southwestern Nigeria, “Oluwa Ese” is a tender expression of thanksgiving, written during an intimate moment of worship in Toronto. The song was birthed in reflection after a year of breakthrough, healing, and restoration in Ofei’s life, and it channels that personal journey into a universal praise offering.
The track opens with a simple yet powerful melody, carried by cinematic vocal layers and a warm, Afro-infused instrumental that grounds the worship experience in both cultural authenticity and spiritual depth. It’s a meditative and uplifting composition that invites listeners to pause, reflect, and join in a heartfelt chorus of gratitude to God for His unwavering grace through every season.
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Oluwa Ese follows the success of Ryan Ofei’s critically acclaimed debut album Restore (June 2024), which has amassed over 15 million streams. Known for his seamless fusion of soul, gospel, R&B, pop, and Afrobeats, Ofei has quickly established himself as a genre-defying force in contemporary worship music. Standout tracks like “Celebrate” and “Baba” have positioned him as a global voice in inspirational music, and Oluwa Ese continues that momentum—bridging cultures, hearts, and heaven in one unified sound of praise.
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