About this curator
Vine Media is a Nigeria-based music blog and independent Spotify curator supporting emerging and independent artists.
The organization has published music coverage, artist guidance, and industry insights for approximately six years. Its Spotify network spans contemporary gospel, African worship, Afrobeat, Afropop, R&B, hip-hop, melodic rap, and Nigerian popular music.
Vine Media looks for compelling, professionally presented songs with memorable melodies and a strong fit for its individual playlists. Its Christian playlists particularly emphasize Nigerian and African gospel, contemporary worship, praise music, and faith-centered releases, while other playlists serve Afrobeat, R&B, hip-hop, and melodic urban audiences.
Selected tracks may be shared across Vine Media’s broader digital and social-media network when appropriate.
Accepted genres
Contemporary Gospel, African Gospel, Nigerian Gospel, Christian Worship, Praise and Worship, Contemporary Christian Music, Afro-Gospel, Afrobeat, Afropop, R&B, Hip-Hop, Melodic Rap, Nigerian Street Pop, African Pop
Playlist preferences
Compelling melodies, independent artists, emerging artists, Nigerian music, African gospel, contemporary worship, praise music, Afrobeat, Afropop, melodic hip-hop, melodic R&B, strong vocals, memorable hooks, polished production, playlist-ready
Reference artists
Kaestrings, Frank Edwards, Dunsin Oyekan, Joepraize, Elijah Oyelade, Minister GUC, Steve Crown, Maverick City Music, Elevation Worship, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Omah Lay, Seyi Vibez, FOLA, BNXN
Public submission requirements
Submit through Vine Media’s official SubmitHub profile.
Vine Media accepts gospel, R&B, hip-hop, and Afrobeat, with a strong preference for songs featuring compelling melodies. Artists should select the playlist that most closely matches the song’s genre, audience, and cultural direction.
Christian submissions should clearly fit contemporary gospel, African gospel, Nigerian worship, praise and worship, or related faith-centered styles.
Non-gospel submissions should fit Afrobeat, Afropop, melodic R&B, hip-hop, melodic rap, or Nigerian contemporary music.
Songs should feature professional production, strong vocals, memorable melodic ideas, and a clear stylistic identity. The strongest accepted tracks may be placed within the first 25 positions of a relevant playlist.
ACTIVE PLAYLISTS
Playlists
Best Gospel Mix 2026 | Top Christian Songs
A powerful collection of contemporary gospel, African worship, praise, and modern Christian music. The playlist features established international worship artists alongside emerging independent voices, with a strong emphasis on Nigerian and African gospel, prayer-centered songs, live worship, and Christ-focused music.
- Genres
- African Gospel, Nigerian Gospel, Contemporary Gospel, Praise and Worship, Contemporary Worship, Gospel Worship, Christian Adult Contemporary, Contemporary Christian Music, Gospel Pop, Afro-Gospel, Live Worship, Prayer Music
- Mood
- Worshipful, prayerful, reverent, uplifting, powerful, devotional, hopeful, inspirational, spiritual, passionate, triumphant, reflective
- Audience
- Listeners of African gospel, Nigerian worship, contemporary praise, international Christian music, and extended live worship performances. Particularly suitable for audiences who enjoy Kaestrings, Dunsin Oyekan, Elijah Oyelade, Minister GUC, Frank Edwards, Steve Crown, Maverick City Music, Elevation Worship, and Chandler Moore.
- Followers
- 18,127
Submissions should clearly fit contemporary gospel, African gospel, praise and worship, or modern Christian music.
The curator favors compelling melodies, strong vocals, meaningful Christian lyrics, and professional production. Live worship and longer devotional songs may be considered when the performance remains engaging and closely matches the playlist’s prayerful and worship-centered direction.
Artists should review the current playlist before submitting and select this playlist only when the song has an unmistakable Christian or gospel identity.
Top Nigerian Gospel Songs
A focused collection of Nigerian gospel, African worship, contemporary praise, and devotional Christian music. The playlist features leading African gospel voices alongside international worship artists and selected independent releases with strong Christian messages, compelling vocals, and prayer-centered production.
- Genres
- Nigerian Gospel, African Gospel, Afro-Gospel, Contemporary Gospel, Praise and Worship, Gospel Worship, Live Worship, Prayer Music, Christian Adult Contemporary, Gospel Pop, African Christian Music
- Mood
- Worshipful, prayerful, devotional, uplifting, reverent, powerful, hopeful, passionate, triumphant, reflective, inspirational, faith-centered
- Audience
- Listeners of Nigerian gospel, African praise and worship, extended live worship, prayer music, and contemporary Christian gospel. Particularly suitable for audiences who enjoy Dunsin Oyekan, Elijah Oyelade, Minister GUC, Kaestrings, Joepraize, Nathaniel Bassey, Steve Crown, Frank Edwards, Maverick City Music, and Elevation Worship.
- Followers
- 10,005
Submissions should clearly fit Nigerian gospel, African gospel, contemporary praise and worship, prayer music, or related Christian styles.
The curator favors compelling melodies, strong lead vocals, meaningful Christian lyrics, and professionally produced arrangements. Live worship and longer devotional songs are appropriate when the performance remains engaging and closely matches the playlist’s worship-centered direction.
Artists should review the current playlist before submitting. Songs without a clear Christian or gospel identity are unlikely to fit.