Gaise Baba

Gaise Baba is an Afrogospel and Culture Architect who sings in English, Yoruba and West African pidgin English, often combining all three in his music. He holds a degree in Economics, as well as a diploma in Music Business from Berklee College of Music. Beyond writing, recording and performing music, he is the founder of social impact platforms that serve youth audiences & communities. Some of these include ARAMANDA – an Afro-Urban Music Festival that connects young Africans to alternative Christian sounds, genres and expressions (see www.aramandaculture.com). He is the founder of LightOut—a transformative initiative that tours Nigerian secondary schools , harnessing the power of music & art to engage students and advance SDGs 3, 4, 12, & 13 . LightOut has impacted over 30,000 students nationwide (see www.lightout.org). In March 2024, Gaise Baba launched Black Flame—a culture-shaping podcast sparking authentic, powerful conversations for upwardly mobile young Africans. Later in October, following a 3-day retreat with multidisciplinary creatives, he established Foxes on Fire—a growing discipleship community for creatives that has since grown to nearly 200 members. Widely known as Culture Architect, Gaise Baba travels across the country and beyond, captivating audiences with outstanding musical performances and compelling thought leadership, while spearheading a groundbreaking movement centered on his transformative message of Afrogospel. More details at www.gaisebaba.com