MFM choir wins gold at World Choir Games in Sweden

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The General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Daniel Olukoya, has celebrated the Mountain Top Chorale after the Nigerian choir emerged champion of the 14th World Choir Games in the spiritual category in Helsingborg, Sweden.

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An independent check by PUNCH Online revealed that there were nine categories and the choir group won the Category C14 – Spiritual, which was conducted by Oluwasegun Okedunmola.

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Interkultur, the host on Monday on its website wrote, “They came to Helsingborg ready to compete at the highest level, and today their outstanding performances were rewarded: The first Champions of the World Choir Games 2026 have been crowned!

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“This morning, choirs from around the world gathered for the second Awards Ceremony of the Games to celebrate the results of The Champions Competition and one of the most prestigious achievements in international competitive choral singing.”

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PUNCH Online reports that the World Choir Games 2026, is the world’s largest international choir competition. It is slated to hold from August 6 to 16, the Swedish coastal city is becoming an international meeting place for choral music.

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According to information from the host, around “8,500 singers from more than 40 countries have come together to compete, perform in concerts, and experience the unifying power of singing together.

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“More than 160 choirs are taking part in the World Choir Games, which are being held in Sweden for the first time.”

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Also in a Facebook post celebrating the achievement on Monday, Olukoya described the feat as “A CHAMPION’S SOUND! GOLD FOR MOUNTAIN TOP CHORALE!”

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“What a glorious moment for Mountain Top Chorale of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries!” he wrote.

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Olukoya said the choir, conducted by Oluwasegun Okedunmola, secured two major honours at the 2026 competition.

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He wrote: “🥇 GOLD MEDAL WINNER in the Spiritual Category, with an impressive 87.38 points.”

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“🏆 CHAMPION OF THE WORLD CHOIR GAMES in the Champions Competition — a remarkable feat that has brought honour and pride to Nigeria and the entire MFM family!”

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Olukoya described the achievement as more than a musical accomplishment, highlighting the values he said were demonstrated by the choir.

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“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.”

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He added: “From Nigeria to the world, Mountain Top Chorale has raised the banner high!”

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Olukoya also commended the choristers, conductor and leadership of the choir, as well as those who contributed to the achievement.

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“We celebrate every chorister, the conductor, the leadership, and everyone whose sacrifice and commitment made this victory possible,” he wrote.

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“Congratulations, Mountain Top Chorale! 🏆🥇

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“To God alone be all the glory!”

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The World Choir Games, held in Helsingborg, Sweden, brings together choirs from different parts of the world to compete across several categories.

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The victory places Mountain Top Chorale among the leading choirs to have competed at the global choral event and adds to Nigeria’s presence on the international gospel and choral music stage.

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