MFM choir shines at World Choir Games in Sweden

Mountain Top Chorale has won first place in the spiritual category at the 14th World Choir Games.

The General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Daniel Olukoya, is thrilled after the Nigerian choir clinched the gold medal in Helsingborg, Sweden. The choir competed in Category C14, Spiritual, led by Oluwasegun Okedunmola.

Interkultur, the event host, shared on its website, “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!”

The website also noted, “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.”

PUNCH Online reports that the World Choir Games 2026 is the largest choir competition in the world. It is scheduled to take place from August 6 to 16, and the Swedish coastal city is set to be a hub for choral music.

According to 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.”

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

In a Facebook post celebrating the win on Monday, Olukoya called it “A CHAMPION’S SOUND! GOLD FOR MOUNTAIN TOP CHORALE!” He expressed joy, saying, “What a glorious moment for Mountain Top Chorale of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries!”

Olukoya mentioned that the choir, under Oluwasegun Okedunmola, earned two significant awards at the competition. He shared, “🥇 GOLD MEDAL WINNER in the Spiritual Category, with an impressive 87.38 points.”

He added, “🏆 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!”

Olukoya emphasized that this achievement is not just about music. He highlighted the values shown by the choir. He said, “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.”

He continued, “From Nigeria to the world, Mountain Top Chorale has raised the banner high!” Olukoya praised the choristers, conductor, and leadership of the choir, along with everyone who supported this achievement.

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

“Congratulations, Mountain Top Chorale! 🏆🥇 To God alone be all the glory!”

The World Choir Games in Helsingborg brings together choirs from different countries to compete across various categories. This victory puts Mountain Top Chorale among the top choirs at this global event and boosts Nigeria’s profile in gospel and choral music.