Worship musicians rehearsing under warm stage light

Worship · Musicianship · Formation

Raising a Generation of Spirit-Filled Worshippers, Exceptional Musicians and Creative Leaders.

Where musical excellence meets spiritual formation.

Our Mission

To cultivate Christ-centred musicians who grow in spiritual maturity, musical excellence and servant leadership, equipping them to transform churches, communities and nations through authentic worship, biblical discipleship and lives surrendered to the Holy Spirit.

Presence-Centred Formation

We cultivate lives rooted in prayer, Scripture, intimacy with the Holy Spirit and authentic worship, believing that true ministry flows from abiding in God's presence.

Musical Excellence

Students are equipped with exceptional musicianship, technical proficiency and creative mastery while developing the discipline required to serve both the Church and the Kingdom with excellence.

Leadership & Kingdom Influence

We raise servant leaders who steward people, build healthy worship cultures, disciple others and carry revival into churches, communities and nations through Spirit-empowered leadership.

Destiny Osagie, founder of DOWMA

The Founder

Destiny Osagie

Destiny Osagie is a Worship Pastor, Music Director and Educator whose life is devoted to raising worshippers, musicians and creative leaders who carry both excellence in skill and depth in God's presence. With almost two decades of ministry experience across churches, conferences, festivals and worship gatherings on several continents, he combines practical ministry with ongoing research in worship theology, creative leadership and Christian formation.

Originally from Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria, and a Cancer Pharmacologist by training, his greatest passion is equipping people — particularly young people — to discover authentic worship, cultivate spiritual maturity and become carriers of God's manifest presence.

“We are not training performers. We are raising disciples who minister from intimacy with Christ.”
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Learning Pathways

Twenty pathways. One standard of excellence.

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The DOWMA Platform

A true learning platform, not a brochure.

  • Enrol, learn and track progress in one dashboard
  • Lesson videos with notes, downloads and practice files
  • Assignments, faculty feedback and assessments
  • Certificates, badges and completion records
  • Community discussion and mentorship groups
Student recording vocals in a studio session

Voices

Formation you can hear.

Being part of the first cohort at Destiny Osagie Worship Music Academy has been a life-changing experience for me. The academy has not only taught me piano skills but has also grounded me in the Word of God, shaping me into a spiritual musician. I've grown into a more excellent and inspired piano player who plays not just with skill but with a heart of worship. I have thoroughly enjoyed the lectures and mentorship, and I highly recommend this academy to anyone who desires to combine musical excellence with spiritual depth.
InioluwaStudent
Destiny Osagie Worship Music Academy has been such a blessing to us as a family. David joined as a piano student and has grown tremendously in both skill and confidence, learning how to play with excellence in worship. John, as a drum student, has discovered rhythm, discipline and creativity while understanding what it means to serve God with his gift. Beyond just music, the academy has helped them encounter God's Word, which continues to transform how they see their talents. We've enjoyed every moment of their training and would recommend this academy to anyone who desires to become both skilful and Spirit-filled in their music.
Parents of John (Piano) and David (Drums)Manchester, United Kingdom
Worship students rehearsing together

Your calling deserves training worthy of it.

Applications for the next intake are open. Places are limited to preserve faculty contact time.

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