Monday March 9th, 2026

Autan Zaki is known as the "Gospel Emir" for fusing traditional Arewa Kalangu (talking drum) sounds with contemporary gospel.

Apostle , popularly known as Autan Zaki Ikon Allah , is a renowned Northern Nigerian gospel singer and the founder of the "Modern Kalangu" movement. His 2022 performance of " Ba Ja Da Baya " (meaning "No Turning Back") on ECWATV's "Worship the King" served as a major platform for this powerful declaration of faith . Ba Ja Da Baya (No Turning Back)

The song is a prophetic anthem and a bold declaration of resilience in the face of spiritual or physical challenges.

In early 2022, Autan Zaki appeared on , a television ministry of the Evangelical Church Winning All, where he participated in the "Worship the King" program.