United Kingdom-based Nigerian gospel singer Peter Owoola has revealed the inspiration behind his new song, ‘Oloriaye,’ meaning the one who owns the heavens and the earth.
In a recent chat, Owoola described how the song came to him unexpectedly while he was on a bus during his university days in Nigeria. Owoola recalls that he was in his 300-level at university when he first received the song.
“I can be anywhere—on the bus, in my house—and just worship. Worship brings joy, a joy that cannot be explained,” he said.
Though he had composed many songs before, Owoola said ‘Oloriaye’ felt different.
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“I kept singing it through my 300 and 400-level days. Unlike other songs I had written for choirs, I held onto this one.”
The song, Owoola explained, is deeply rooted in biblical references.
“The Bible says God sits in heaven and makes the earth His footstool. Oloriaye is about acknowledging that God is the ruler over all creation,” he said.
Owoola shared that recording the song was not easy saying, “Every time I tried to record, something would stop it. But when I moved to the UK, God made a way. I found a team, and this time, everything fell into place.
“The devil is always interested in what God is interested in. If God has a plan for something, the enemy will try to fight it,” he said.
Although Owoola has composed numerous gospel songs, ‘Oloriaye’ stands out because of how it came to him.
“Most of my songs were written in choir rehearsals, but this one came in a moment of deep worship. It wasn’t something I planned; God gave it to me. Every time I sing it, it carries the same anointing, the same power. That’s how I know it is from God.”
