Paul Tomisin

Paul Tomisin, popularly known as Da Cure, is a Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, worship leader, preacher, multi-instrumentalist and entrepreneur. His full name is Olowolagba Oluwatomisin Paul Esupofo Oluwatimilehin Oluwadamilare Olusanjo Ayanfeoluwa. He was born in Lagos and hails from Ondo State, Nigeria. Known for his revival-focused sound and prophetic approach to worship, Tomisin has become recognized for songs such as “Jericho”, “Adura”, “Maranatha”, “Omi Iye”, “Angel”, “Oba Alasepe” and “Iyin Ye”.

Tomisin describes himself primarily as a worshipper of Jesus, and his music reflects that identity. His work moves between contemporary gospel, worship, hymns, medleys and spontaneous worship, often combining traditional African musical ideas with modern gospel production. Beyond recording music, he leads worship gatherings and revival-focused programmes and is associated with The Heralds Ministry, a Christian ministry centered on evangelism, training and sending believers.

His career has developed alongside his ministry rather than separately from it. From his early days in church music to the release of his 2025 Devotion album and a new wave of singles in 2026, Tomisin has built a body of work centered on prayer, surrender, revival, healing and intimacy with God. His music has also increasingly reached listeners outside Nigeria, with streaming platforms listing him among the contemporary African gospel artists attracting a substantial international audience.

Quick Facts

Early Life and Background

Paul Tomisin was born in Lagos and grew up in the Alagbado area of the city. Although his family was involved in Christian ministry, his own early relationship with faith was more complicated than his present public image might suggest. In a personal testimony published in 2026, Tomisin described growing up in what appeared to be a comfortable Christian household. His father was a pastor who led his own church, while the family was also involved in business and operated a school.

According to Tomisin’s account, the family’s circumstances changed considerably after a business property was leased, bringing financial difficulties that affected the family’s previous level of comfort. Around the same period, his own plans for life began to change. He had hoped to study abroad and imagined a lifestyle centered on freedom and personal enjoyment, but those plans did not materialize. He eventually found himself studying at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.

His university years became an important turning point. Tomisin has openly acknowledged that his initial involvement in church music was not driven entirely by spiritual conviction. He joined a church music unit partly because he wanted social attention, particularly from young women. His eventual experience at a revival meeting, however, became a major turning point in his Christian life. He has described that encounter as the beginning of a more genuine commitment to following Christ.

Education

Tomisin attended Mofola International School for his primary education and later attended Asko Model School. He subsequently completed a pre-degree programme before studying Computer Science and Engineering at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology in Ogbomoso, Oyo State.

His academic background in technology contrasts with his eventual career in Christian ministry and music. Nevertheless, his education has formed part of the wider story of an artist whose interests extend beyond music. He has also developed an entrepreneurial career alongside his ministry work.

Beginning of His Music and Ministry Career

Tomisin’s musical development grew out of his involvement in church. His early experiences in church music gave him opportunities to sing, play instruments and develop his understanding of worship. Over time, music became more than a supporting activity and developed into one of the principal ways through which he expressed his Christian faith.

He eventually became associated with The Heralds Ministry, where he serves as a lead minister. The ministry describes its purpose around heralding the gospel of Christ, saving, training and sending people. Tomisin has also developed programmes including Campus Invasions, Encounter Room and Songs of Seraphs, all of which reflect the revival and discipleship emphasis of his ministry.

His public music career became more visible through songs such as “Jericho” and “Adura”. “Jericho”, in particular, became closely associated with his name and helped establish him as a distinctive voice in Nigeria’s contemporary gospel scene. The Nation described “Adura”, released in 2022, as a song of prayer and supplication that Tomisin also understood as a declaration of the believer’s authority.

Career and Breakthrough

“Jericho” was one of the songs that helped introduce Tomisin to a broader gospel audience. Its biblical imagery and revival-oriented presentation fit the style that would become characteristic of his ministry. He followed it with “Adura”, further establishing his reputation for songs built around prayer and spiritual warfare.

His subsequent releases expanded his musical range. “Maranatha”, “The Mediator”, “Angel”, “Oba Alasepe”, “Omi Iye” and “Te Wo Gbo Pe” demonstrated his interest in both contemporary gospel songwriting and extended worship. His catalog also includes collaborations with artists such as Peterson Okopi, Bidemi Olaoba, BBO, Tope and Ellie Scotte.

In 2022, Tomisin released Spontaneous Worship, a project associated with Bidemi Olaoba, while his own recordings continued to develop through a mixture of singles, live sessions and worship projects. His music has increasingly moved beyond individual songs toward longer worship experiences, allowing his ministry and musical identities to operate together.

Musical Style and Influences

Tomisin’s music is rooted in Nigerian gospel and contemporary Christian worship, but his approach is particularly influenced by revival culture, prophetic worship and spontaneous musical expression. His official biography describes his distinctive ability as taking ancient and revelational sounds and presenting them in contemporary forms that can connect with the present generation.

His recordings frequently move between structured songs and spontaneous worship. This can be heard in projects such as Spontaneous Worship, while songs including “Adura”, “Maranatha” and “Omi Iye” emphasize prayer, surrender and encounters with God.

Tomisin also uses traditional African musical influences alongside modern gospel production. The result is a sound that can shift from quiet devotional worship to energetic revival music. His ability to move between these settings has become an important part of his identity as a worship minister.

He is also a multi-instrumentalist, a skill that has contributed to his involvement in the creative side of his music. His official biography identifies him as a singer, songwriter and instrumentalist whose repertoire spans worship, hymns and medleys.

Notable Songs and Projects

Some of Paul Tomisin’s most recognized songs include “Jericho”, “Adura”, “Maranatha”, “Angel”, “Omi Iye”, “Oba Alasepe”, “Iyin Ye”, “Judah”, “The Mediator” and “Reckless Lover”.

“Jericho” remains one of his signature songs, while “Adura” strengthened his reputation for prayer-centered gospel music. “Omi Iye”, released in 2024, became another important entry in his catalog, while “Oba Alasepe” further highlighted his use of praise-oriented Nigerian gospel sounds.

In 2025, Tomisin released Devotion, an album that represents a more developed expression of the worship-centered direction that has characterized his ministry. The project was accompanied by an interview in 2026 in which he discussed the experiences, encounters and personal growth behind the songs.

His 2026 releases have included “Reckless Lover”, “My Story”, Worship at Home, “Ko Le Baje II” and other collaborations. “Reckless Lover” also appeared on Nigerian gospel charts in 2026, reaching the Top 10 of the NGMCharts weekly Nigerian gospel chart.

Ministry and Current Career

Music is only one part of Tomisin’s work. Through The Heralds Ministry, he remains involved in Christian teaching, worship, revival gatherings and mentoring. His ministry programmes include Encounter Room, Campus Invasions and Songs of Seraphs, reflecting his interest in reaching young people and creating environments focused on worship and spiritual renewal.

He is also the founder and managing director of Paul’s Effect, an organization that manages aspects of his music, collaborations, bookings and apostolic programmes. The organization has become part of the infrastructure supporting his growing ministry and creative work.

Tomisin has also maintained an entrepreneurial career outside music. His official biography identifies him as the CEO of Dage Foods. This combination of ministry, music and business has allowed him to build a career that extends beyond the traditional role of a gospel recording artist.

As of 2026, Tomisin remains an active recording artist and worship minister. His recent releases, including “My Story” and “Reckless Lover”, show an artist continuing to explore personal testimony, devotion and contemporary gospel songwriting. His growing streaming audience and continued live worship activity indicate that his influence is expanding beyond the Nigerian gospel community.

Legacy and Influence

Paul Tomisin’s emerging legacy is closely tied to his ability to connect music with personal testimony and revival ministry. Rather than presenting himself simply as a recording artist, he has consistently positioned worship as part of a broader Christian calling involving preaching, prayer, discipleship and spiritual formation.

His willingness to speak openly about his own journey has also added another dimension to his public ministry. His 2026 account of his conversion, including his admission that he initially joined a church choir for reasons unrelated to genuine spiritual hunger, presented a more personal picture of the journey behind the minister and musician audiences know today.

With songs that move between worship, prayer, praise and spontaneous ministry, Tomisin represents a younger generation of Nigerian gospel ministers who are using digital platforms to take revival-oriented Christian music to audiences well beyond their immediate churches. His continued releases and ministry activities suggest that his story is still developing, with music remaining one of his principal ways of communicating his faith, experiences and message of spiritual renewal.