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Marvin Sapp Biography

Birth Name:Marvin Louis Sapp

Birth Place:Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Profession Soundtrack, Actor, Producer

Fast Facts

  • In 2009, he was awarded seven Gospel Stellar Awards
  • Received an honorary doctorate degree from Aenon Bible College
  • Received the 2017 BMI Trailblazers of Gospel Music Award
  • Was awarded the Frederick Douglas Award from the National Assocaition of Negro and Professional Women's Club
  • Started out singing with the group Commissioned after being invited by singer Fred Hammond
  • Founded the Lighthouse Full Life Center Church in Grand Rapids, Mich
  • Is best known for his work as a singer of gospel music and a minister
  • Best known for his songs "Never Would Have Made It," "The Best In Me" and "My Testimony․"