Lawrence Oyor Gomba was born on June 16, 1991, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, to Rev. Patience and Rev. Gomba Fortune Oyor, who pastor God Will Do It Ministries. He was raised in a home where worship and ministry were central, accompanying his parents to church services and choir rehearsals from infancy. As a twin, he shares this heritage with his brother Godswill, with whom he cofounded Davidic Minstrels to lead congregations in prophetic psalms and revival chants. Although he initially pursued secular education [earning a Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Ibadan in 2013 and attending the Nigerian Law School (Yola Campus)] a profound call to fulltime ministry redirected his path toward gospel music and evangelism. In 2016, he furthered his biblical training at Texas Bible Institute, equipping himself for leadership roles in worship and discipleship.
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Brief History of the Artiste and His Musical Style
Born into a family of four children, Lawrence is the twin of Godswill Oyor and has two other siblings (Michael and Wisdom) growing up in a devout Anglican household in Ibadan. His father, Rev. Gomba Fortune Oyor, and his mother, Rev. Patience Oyor, led a local fellowship before establishing God Will Do It Ministries, shaping the spiritual atmosphere that nurtured his early musical aptitude. From childhood, Lawrence displayed a zeal for worship; at age 10, he began leading children’s choir sessions, showcasing both vocal prowess and a prophetic gift that often manifested through spontaneous chants. After completing secondary education at Shalom Christian College in Ibadan, he gained admission to the University of Ibadan to study Law, graduating in 2013. While at law school, he witnessed a deepening of his spiritual calling, leading to his enrollment at the Nigerian Law School (Yola Campus), where he balanced rigorous legal training with active participation in campus fellowship worship teams. Upon earning his BL in 2014, Lawrence decided to pivot entirely into gospel music, formalizing his ministry by co-founding Davidic Minstrels and later establishing Catalyst Network International (CNI) to institutionalize his vision of prayer, worship, and apostolic training. In 2016, he graduated from Texas Bible Institute, solidifying his theological foundation and blending academic rigor with pastoral insight.
Lawrence Oyor’s music is characterized by a fusion of contemporary Christian music, African rhythms, and prophetic worship. Drawing inspiration from revivalist chants (exemplified in his signature track “Bowl of Fire”) he integrates high-energy hand drums, syncopated patterns, and call-and-response arrangements reminiscent of traditional Yoruba worship forms. His lyrical content often centers on themes of divine intervention, spiritual awakening, and personal testimony, using repetitive, mantra-like refrains to create a transcendent worship atmosphere. Additionally, Lawrence occasionally incorporates Igbo lyrics, as in “Adua Ke” (“Pray”) and “Eagles Flight,” fostering cross-cultural unity within Nigerian Christianity. His vocal delivery oscillates between soulful, melodic passages and fervent altar calls; reflecting both his formal musical training and his prophetic gifting.
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Discography, Collaborations, and Awards
Below is an organized list of Lawrence Oyor’s known recorded works, compiled from various platforms such as Apple Music, Spotify, and biographical sources.
Albums & EPs
Dominion (2025)
Alignment Chant (EP) (2025)
Singles & Live Releases (2017–2025)
“Bowl of Fire” (2017)
“Burn the World” (2018)
“Prophetic Chant” (2019)
“I Am Hungry” (2019)
“Groaning” (2019)
“Heaven” (2020)
“Adua Ke” (2022)
“My Daddy, My Daddy” (2023)
“Drink the Wine of the Spirit” (2023)
“Dreaming with God” (2023)
“In Love” (2023)
“Row Your Boat” (2023)
“Glory and Power” (2023)
“Another Measure” (2023)
“I’m in Love with Jesus” (2023)
“Rain of Favour” (2023)
“No Turning Back II” (2025)
“Yahweh (Ministration)” (2025)
“Favour” (2025)
“Favour (Raw Version)” (2025)
Featured Appearances
“Worthy of My Praise” by Intense Worship (feat. Lawrence Oyor) (2024)
“Ebi n’pami” by P. Daniel Olawande (feat. Lawrence Oyor & Abbey Ojomu & BBO) (2024)
Chant of Ascent series by Intense Worship:
“Do It Again Chant of Ascent” (feat. Lawrence Oyor & Godswill Oyor) (2024)
“Holy Ghost Chant of Ascent” (feat. Lawrence Oyor & Godswill Oyor) (2024)
“Omnipotent Father of Light Chant of Ascent” (feat. Lawrence Oyor & Godswill Oyor) (2024)
As of mid2025, Lawrence Oyor’s latest releases include the single “No Turning Back II” (May 16, 2025), which blends Afrobeat percussion with anthemic worship lyrics, quickly trending on Nigerian gospel charts. Additionally, his collaborative track “We Will Be Many” (feat. Moses Akoh) and the acoustic “Favour (Raw Version)” have garnered over two million streams across digital platforms, demonstrating his sustained relevance in contemporary gospel music. His “Yahweh (Ministration)” single also made rounds on TikTok in June 2025, with over 75,000 user-generated videos using its worship caption, signaling a viral impact beyond traditional church settings.
Lawrence Oyor frequently collaborates with top Nigerian gospel artists and worship collectives, broadening his musical reach and theological influence:
Nosa Omoregie on “Eagles Flight” (2024).
Moses Akoh on “We Will Be Many” (2025),.
Intense Worship on the Chant of Ascent series (2024).
Godswill Oyor (his twin brother) on “I Will Never Bow” (2025).
Faith Faseran on “Favour (Violin Cover)” (2025).
Additionally, he has ministered alongside veteran gospel leaders such as Don Moen and Travis Greene during international worship tours, amplifying his prophetic chants to global audiences.
Awards and Recognitions:
Bayelsa Youth Gospel Music Award Nominee (2023): Recognized among emerging Christian artists in the Niger Delta region.
Top Viral Gospel Act on TikTok Nigeria (2025) for “No Turning Back II,” marking his influence on digital gospel trends.
Best Prophetic Psalmist (2024) by the Nigerian Gospel Music Association: Honoring his unique style of prophetic chanting and revivalist worship.
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Other Interests, Skills, and Impact
Beyond music, Lawrence is a licensed lawyer (admitted to the Nigerian Bar in 2014) though he has not practiced litigation, opting instead to apply legal principles to organizational leadership in ministry. He serves as the founder and chairperson of Catalyst Network International (CNI), a ministry focused on fasting, prayer, and equipping disciples for spiritual breakthroughs. Through CNI, he hosts annual “Battle Axe Retreats,” “12Hour Prayer Charges,” and “Favour Full Messages,” demonstrating his skill in event coordination and pastoral teaching. As an ordained minister, he is frequently invited to preach at churches nationwide and mentors upcoming worship leaders via virtual workshops on social media platforms, evidencing his proficiency in digital engagement and discipleship.
As a young minister, Lawrence’s testimony of transitioning from law to fulltime ministry inspires Nigerian youth to pursue dual excellence in academics and spiritual vocations. His virtual workshops on content creation and worship leading equip emerging artists with tools to navigate the digital landscape, fostering a new generation of gospel singers adept in both ministry and media engagement. Lawrence’s savvy use of social media (particularly TikTok challenges, YouTube live worship sessions, and Instagram reels) has enabled his prophetic chants to transcend Nigerian borders, reaching diaspora communities in Europe and North America. His viral worship clips, such as “No Turning Back II,” accumulated over 10 million combined views by June 2025, illustrating how digital platforms can multiply the impact of gospel music.
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Conclusion
Lawrence Oyor embodies a holistic model of ministry where legal expertise, theological depth, and musical artistry converge to produce a powerful gospel repertoire that catalyzes spiritual revival. From his formative years in Ibadan under the tutelage of pastoral parents to his current role as an international worship revivalist, he has wielded his music (spanning “Bowl of Fire” to “No Turning Back II”) as tools for divine encounters, cultural unity, and youth empowerment. Through Catalyst Network International, he continues to pioneer prayerfocused gatherings, deepening the faith of countless believers. As he remains faithful to his calling, his journey underscores how unwavering devotion, tempered by professional discipline, can inspire a generation to pursue Jesus with fervor and creativity.
