Victor Thompson (born Victor Ufuoma Thompson) is a Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter. He was born in Lagos State and has family roots in Delta State, and he studied environmental science at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun.
He first came to public attention on the second season of The Voice Nigeria in 2017, and released his first official single, “Miyeruwe,” in 2018. His breakthrough came in 2023 with “This Year (Blessings),” a collaboration with Ehis D'Greatest that topped Billboard's Afrobeats chart and became one of the most-sung gospel songs of the year. It appears on his debut album, Blessed, released in December 2023.
His music blends gospel with Afrobeat influences, with songs centred on faith, hope and love. He has also worked with Prinx Emmanuel on “Onyeoma.”
