45 Years of Impact: Gospel Artiste Eguono Emuraishe Celebrates Husband’s Global Influence

Rebecca Ejifoma

The music, laughter, and smoky aroma of Nigerian jollof rice filled the beautifully decorated hall in Detroit, US, telling a familiar story of celebration, memory, and home. It was the 45th birthday of Etaroghene Onokpikini, husband of US-based Nigerian gospel artiste Eguono Emuraishe Onokpikini.

Gathered in his honor were close family members, church leaders, industry collaborators, friends, and well-wishers from across the United States, a testament to the couple’s unwavering spiritual bond and longstanding partnership.

“I want to thank God Almighty for His grace upon my husband and our five beautiful children,” says Emuraishe in an emotional tribute. “This is not me; it can only be God.”

Her words were met with thumbs up, applause, and knowing nods, a clear sign that divine grace has been central to the family’s growth, unity, and creative expression.

Known for her soaring vocals and worship-driven music, Emuraishe shaped the evening as both a heartfelt tribute to her husband and a public expression of gratitude to God for sustaining their home and ministry journey.

Marking their 19th wedding anniversary at the same time, she described him as a man of repute – humble, selfless, supportive, and a deeply devoted father.

Guests also highlighted his quiet commitment to fostering unity and supporting gospel-centered initiatives within their community.

Many commended Onokpikini for being a support system to his wife’s music ministry, noting that his influence reaches beyond the home into faith-based community development, mentorship, and cultural engagement.

Emuraishe started her musical journey as a teenager in the youth choir in church in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria. Over the years, she transitioned from local congregational worship to a global gospel stage, building a reputation for spiritually potent performances and message driven music.

Her ministry, shaped by themes of worship, perseverance, and God-reliance, continues to resonate with audiences across continents.

Those who know her closely say her artistry reflects the same values that define her personal life: faith, discipline, devotion, and family.

Beyond music, Emuraishe has established herself as a multi-dimensional creative entrepreneur. She is a movie producer, writer, director, actor, CEO, brand ambassador, and executive producer.

Her latest single, “My Capability,” was produced by the acclaimed gospel powerhouse EeZee Conceptz, while her recent film project “Weeping Heart” features her in dual roles as executive producer and actor.

The Detroit celebration, while honoring her husband, also reinforced the couple’s expanding global influence, the admiration they command across cultural and faith circles, and their shared impact as partners in ministry and creative enterprise.