Author: Ndidi Kwemezi

April 1st 2019, International Music Mentorship platform GosGem visits Nigeria for a symposium targeting the development of Gospel Music in the World, tagged, ‘The Effulgence’. The symposium hosted by SINACH JOSEPH will feature a star-studded line up with speakers like Don Moen (US), TY Bello (Nigeria), Danny Duncan (USA), Linus Idahosa (Nigeria), Lynda St. Nwafor (MTN), Adlan Cruz (USA), Lovelace Lovelace (USA), Evang. Kathy Woghiren ( Director, Loveworld Music), Frank Edwards, Dee Jones, PeeYuu, JoePraize and others. The event is set to redefine and upgrade the Gospel Music space in Africa. The Head of PR for Gosgem Concepts, Mr. Eric,…

Peter Adole; a Nigerian born US based Gospel Recording Artiste, Worship leader and Song-Writer; finally releases his 6 Track Ep titled “Fire”. The 6 track EP, which was completed as a live recording in Johannesburg South Africa, is rich and anointed with warm tones that display his creative musical talent and his deep love for Jesus. According to Adole, “this EP is meant to charge people around the globe to be on fire for Jesus and to worship the Father in spirit and truth.” His new EP album, Fire, is guaranteed to draw you into high praise and deep worship…

Hitmaker William Murphy has done it again, with his new #1 hit album Settle Here! The Stellar Award-winning, two-time GRAMMY® and Dove Award-nominated recording artist, songwriter and worship leader celebrates the chart-topping debut of Settle Here with his fans, which is #1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart. Settle Here marks the second consecutive #1 debut for Murphy on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart, following the #1 debut of his 2016 album, Demonstrate, on that chart. Murphy creates a compassionate bond in live worship on Settle Here, taking his esteemed vocals and distinct arrangements to call on God’s wonders on…

On our new episode of #GospelCentricMeets, we had an interview with South African Award winning Artist, Actor and Radio Presenter and Hillsong Church (South Africa) Worship Leader, ‘King D Music’. Take your time and have a chilled drink as you read through our exclusive interview with him. – What is your Full Name? King D – Denga Takalani – What does Music mean to you? King D – Music means life to me. It is my escape. – What inspired the album ‘Seasons’? King D – A tough season and a season of loss I went through with my family.…

Jekalyn Carr – internationally acclaimed and award-winning artist/author/actress/speaker/entrepreneur – has announced special guests for her second annual “You Will Win” Conference. The event will be held June 21 – 22, 2019 in Orlando, FL. Carr is excited to welcome Tim Bowman, Stephen Brown, Maranda Curtis, JJ Hairston, Koryn Hawthorne, Willie Moore Jr., Paul Morton, Rickey Smiley, and Tye Tribbett to the conference as her special guests. Full conference details, including registration and schedule, can be found at www.YouWillWin.org. The conference is a natural extension of Carr’s ministry – existing to embolden and inspire the people of God to live their…

With the eager anticipation for the release of Toluwanimee’s “Go Deeper” album, coming with the concert tagged “An evening of Worship with Toluwanimee,” featuring other anointed ministers; the sonorous singer unveils the album cover, alongside campaign photos. Last month, Toluwanimee initiated the process of the journey towards the album when she released the single “The Reason,” while also explaining the brief hiatus that separated the period between the first announcement of the album and the recent, thereby sharing the testimony behind the released single. Toluwanimee keeps the cover simple but chic. Her style is elegant. The presentation is vibrant, contemporary…

Prolific songwriter, award winning artiste and music icon Samsong returns with E Dey Work. Titled in one of Nigeria’s popular language “Pidgin English” E Dey Work simply means “It’s Working”. Samsong is popular Known for churning out hits back to back like Bianule, Odogwu, Capable God and so many others. E Dey Work is set to be an anthem in 2019. Beyond the groovy the song is filled with prophetic declarations. What you speak is what you see and become. E Dey Work reaffirms that you are the first prophet over your life. Talking about what birthed the song, the…

Singer, Songwriter and On-Air Personality, Bendodo Oche has released a powerful new single titled – “Erujeje” (The God that answers by fire). He shared the testimony behind the new single: “So there I was at midnight, thinking about a lot of things and of course asking the question “why”. Tears rolling down my eyes and right there I hear the words “I cannot fail. I am the One that closed the mouth of lions when Daniel was in their den. I am the God that parted the Red sea. I cannot fail” “Those were the most reassuring words I ever…

Dynamic Praise and Worship Leader, songwriter and Music Coach, St. Praise has release his much anticipated single titled “Amazing God” featuring an Abuja based music minister Favour Joseph. ‘Amazing God’ is a worship song birthed in the place of prayer that declares the wonders of God’s Almightiness in the affairs of men. Psalms 24:1 DOWNLOAD Watch LYRIC VIDEO below; ABOUT THE ARTIST: St. Praise (born Saint Praise) is an Kaduna based singer, CEO of St.Praise Factory (SPF), registered with CAC. He is equally the Host of an Annual Praise and Worship meeting tagged ”WORSHIP CONTACT” (At His Feet) AND “PRAISE…

Nashville, TN (March 22, 2019) – The legendary maestro Kurt Carr is back with new music, with the release of his new single “Bless Somebody Else (Dorothy’s Song)”! The two-time GRAMMY® nominated Gospel icon has crafted a masterful blend to excite the senses and replenish the soul on this new single, available now at digital platforms and newly-released to radio. Carr leads “Bless Somebody Else (Dorothy’s Song)” to new heights, bringing together his friends in an all-star performance of celebrated voices with The Kurt Carr Singers, Miles Caton, Wess Morgan, Fred Hammond, Faith Evans, Yolanda Adams, Smokie Norful, Erica Campbell,…

Abuja Based Gospel Music artiste “Blizzy” debuts his first single titled “E DOn Do Am” featuring multi dimensional Moses Bliss a.k.a Young Boss. This song is from a heart full of gratitude and it is about being thankful for what God has done and still doing in our lives, according to the writer, the inspiration behind the song is the Holy Spirit and His life experiences. Raymond Etim Bassey, known professionally as Blizzy is a Nigerian from Akwa Ibom State. He is a gifted singer and prolific songwriter, He calls his kind of music an Afro contemporary gospel/Afro pop. He…

Worship leader and singer, Judith Emamode has returned with another soul stirring single titled “All Glory” featuring MJ Ice. Known for her hit single “We Lift Our Hands”, this time she returns with a fusion of Hip-hop and Contemporary Gospel hit that will keep your feet busy, your lips active in worshiping THE MOST HIGH. Her taste for quality sound and vocal delivery is top notch, hence, her ability to generate awesome SOUNDS in WORSHIP. She is a song writer and a composer who has worked and shared platform with some music icons, such as Don Moen, Frank Edwards, to…

Eastern based Gospel Music band surprises us with this new sound titled “I’m waiting On You”. Accompanied with a lovely live video this song will definitely stir up your spirit to worship. “Most times people say its not easy to serve God. But when you wait on him and do his will. That’s when that scripture “My York is easy” will be fulfilled in our lives. He said come to me and I will give you rest. Sometimes its like we have come yet we don’t have rest, its just because we don’t take directions from him”, Mr. M pens…

No matter the situation you find yourself in, never forget that the shouting side is the winning side. I strongly believe this new song is an anthem and a victory song that will inspire everyone and set the tone for the release of unusual blessings because when Praises go up, Blessings come down. But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light 1 Peter 2:9 KJV Shout of Praise is a new sound, which…

TGGMI Choir releases their debut single titled ”Grateful”, featuring IYOBO4CHIST and MICHAEL YAHWEH. Speaking about the song, the group said ”Looking back from where we are coming from. We acknowledge fully that Nothing but His grace has brought us this far. So we bring him all the PRAISE He deserves, cos HE IS THE GREAT LEOPARD THAT DWELLS ON HIGH”. [ddownload id=”45638″]

Amara Don Ihenacho best known as AMARA premieres his new single “ODOGWU N’ AGHA,” an Igbo-titled track which translates to “Great Warrior” in English. The Afro-infused praise tune produced by Somik “Odogwu N’ Agha,” acknowledges God’s greatness, referring to Him as the Everlasting King and Great Warrior. The song lyrics are delivered in three (3) different languages – Swahili, Igbo & English – in praise of the Most High. AMARA is a singer-songwriter, saxophonist and a gospel recording artist currently based in Imo State, Nigeria. He serves as a saxophonist in his local church, Winners Chapel, Owerri. “Odogwu N’ Agha”…

Coming off her first Grammy Awards nomination just last month. Recording artist Doe has released (to radio and digital outlet stores) a powerful new single titled “Reach”. The single is a game changer and truly stirs up the listeners spirit. While also reminding us that when we get to our weakest and darkest moments the answer is to “Reach”. “Through this song I want people to know that reaching is a lifestyle. And in the moments when you don’t have the strength to reach for God, if you ask him, he’ll teach you!” ~ Doe As a new solo artist…

Following the successful release of his 2018 single “I Need You” which had a lot of positive reviews and acceptance globally, Rapper, Singer and Music Producer, Eclipse Nkasi returns to continue the story which was set in motion by the previous single. This unique hip-hop tune expresses a very deep, soulful and heartfelt gratitude to God through the good and bad times. “Do you believe in miracles? Well, I do. I also believe that the greatest miracles always seem to take the longest time. There is a comfort that will come from endurance but it can only be attained in…

Daniel Ojo (The Psalmist Music) a Gospel Artist based in Ottawa, ON, Canada and his team is releasing another powerful and timely song titled – SHEKINAH GLORY. Written and composed by Daniel Ojo as inspired by God. Produced by The Psalmist Music(Canada) and HillsPlay Music (Nigeria/UK) This is the season of glory, the season of power, dry bones becoming as flesh, miracles all over, crooked was made straight and the glory of God rising over his people! This is a prophetic song and I pray it blesses everyone that listens! Song is available on all digital platforms: Apple Music, GooglePlay Music, Spotify, Amazon Music,Deezer…

Eben is back and hot with a brand new video for his 2018 released song titled “Holy Ginger”. The award winning singer known for his popular hit worship songs so many to mention, has brought forth a very outstanding, crisp and top-notch music video. This video is a breath of fresh air for the artist and for the industry. We need more of such videos that will push forth the standard of gospel music contents. Kudos to the video director and team Frizzle & Bizzle on a spectacular visual. You need to watch this video for yourself. https://youtu.be/24IpbK9cuZ0 You can…