Steve Crown's Biography: Age, Wife, Tribe, Net Worth

Steve Crown’s Biography: Age, Wife, Tribe, Net Worth

When Nigerians hear the name “Steve Crown”, what is the first thing that comes to their mind? Without a shadow of doubt, the first thing that will pop up in their mind is his song, “You Are Great”.

Steve Crown, who is a gospel singer, minister, and songwriter, is one of Nigeria’s beloved artists. His music, mentorship, and ministration have served and are still serving as a source of inspiration to a lot of Nigerians today, making his music a beacon of worship and hope in God.

Different people around the world can attest and testify that Steve Crown’s songs are top-notch; most of them have been greatly blessed by them.
This article will delve into the biography of Steve Crown.

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Early Life and Education

Steve Crown (whose real name is Steve Uche Okolo) was born on the 27th of September 1990.

Steve grew up in a Christian family with five siblings, and most of his childhood was spent in the city of Abuja, located in the Federal Capital Territory.
It was in Abuja that Steve had his primary and secondary school education.

After graduation, he got admitted into the University of Abuja, where he studied Law. After graduating from the university, he furthered his education by enrolling in Office Technology and Management at the Federal Polytechnic located in Kaura Namoda, Zamfara State. He got the admission and after spending a few years in the polytechnic, he eventually graduated.

Steve’s Journey into Music

From a very young age, Steve had always loved anything related to the field of music. At age 4, he started playing drums, and by age 8, he joined the choir in his church. It was not long after this that he also joined the Deacon Kids Band, an opportunity that would help him sharpen his skills.

Music Career

When Steve originally began his career, he had no intention of becoming a musician. He had always loved doing art-related tasks, including painting and drawing. However, he became quite interested in worship and gospel music as he grew older.

Shortly after starting to focus on writing, he performed “You are Great,” which became a global hit in 2016. The song that changed his life was one that both Africans and others outside of Africa heard.

At this particular time, the track became a song that was sung in different churches across Nigeria.

After the release of “You Are Great”, Steve has gone on to release many other songs that are filled with messages of love, faith, and the greatness of God.

Steve Crown’s Establishment

The most popular establishment of Steve Crown is Lakelight Entertainment, which is a record label. The main purpose of this record label was to mentor young gospel artists who were developing their talent in gospel music.

The record label also aims to use music as a tool that can be utilized in the transformation of communities.

In the year 2017, a concert named “Nations will Rise and Sing,” which was under Lakelight Entertainment, was held in Abuja. The event was organized to unite different tribes across Nigeria so they could come together and sing. The concert was eventually a success.

Steve Crown’s Award and Collaboration

The labour of Steve Crown in the world of gospel music has not gone unnoticed, as he has received different awards over the years.
In 2016, his song “You are Great” was nominated as the “Best Song of the Year” and Steve was nominated as the “Best Artist of the Year”.

Steve has also collaborated with different gospel singers such as Frank Edwards, Victor Ike, and Phil Thompson, using the opportunity to extend his musical reach.