Author: Ndidi Kwemezi

VA based hip hop label Renaissance Movement Music releases Safe House, an album dedicated to bringing awareness to and combating sex trafficking. 100% of its proceeds are going to the Safe House Project, an operation tasked with building a home for at risk youth in Pretoria, South Africa. When the refugee crisis hit the media outlets, many of us looked at it and failed to see how much we can relate. While hardly any of us know what it’s like to be a refugee in a natural sense, we all know what it’s like to need a place of security…

Award winning international artist, singer, songwriter and philanthropist C Sharp Mokeki, returns with new single titled ‘Free at Last’ featuring a group from Uganda. After his first EP ‘Love & Hope’ which saw him winning 5 awards in the USA. He has performed and traveled extensively to Asia, Africa, Europe, North & South America. He has also published a memoir entitled Imperfect Soul: Naked in Truth available on amazon and createspace. The South African born singer/author is now based in Atlanta, USA. Check out his latest single ‘Free At Last’ below; iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/free-last-single/id1189926184 Google Play https://play.google.com/store/music/album?id=Bqjsb4wuyay5s24dndi5ru7kvje

Gospel diva – Ashaolu Oluwapelumi known as just Oluwapelumi, after the release of her first single ‘Purity’ is out with a new song titled’Big God’; an afro gospel song with a touch of local drum beat. ‘Big God’ is more than just another song; it speaks of God’s faithfulness, His goodness and His kindness. “God is not in a contest! His greatness is undebatable” Oluwapelumi began singing at the age of 3; she believes that music is the best gift of expression given to man by God. Oluwapelumi is a graduate of Mass Communication from Adekunle Ajasin University and later…

Utopia Music Group’s Duchess of Gospel, Lady LaVarnga Hubbard has released her new single,”It Pays to Serve Jesus” to radio and is now going for adds. “It Pays to Serve Jesus” has the “straight out of church” traditional sound, carried by Lady LaVarnga’s dynamic lead vocals from beginning to end. Listeners will immediately flow with hand clapping and praise, as they sing the lyrics, “It Pays to Serve Jesus, It pays to serve Him, It really doesn’t matter what others say, It pays to serve Jesus, Tell everybody, Let the world know, It pays to Serve Him.” This high energy song begins with a down home rugged organ and lead…

“If you don’t stand for something, you would fall for anything.” This isnt just another cliche as we have come to understand that Jesus is that standard that we all must stand on. The war between light and darkness is a never-ending standoff, as Christians we cannot stand down or surrender, we cannot back off or retreat, we must maintain our stands, raise our hands, advance our ranks and give thanks. That’s how we withstand the fiery darts of the dark ones. In this quest, we must be upright and up-standing. We must Stand Up! Paul Nwadighoha, professionally known as…

“Still Alright” feeds us with a simple message wrapped in a very dope summer vibe. No matter what, I’m “Still Alright.” As a people, we’re “Still Alright”. This message is getting more timely and harder to express with everything going on, and in these visuals J.Kwest touches everything from crazy politics to being out of shape to having a “gig that’s killing my soul…” The message of “Still Alright” runs throughout in this animated video directed by Jarrett Frazier. Video directed & animated by Jarrett Frazier Song produced by Hilton Wright This video is part of an entire campaign he’s…

After a successful release of his debut album ‘Born of God’ which was well received within and outside the country. Anointed Minstrel Evans Ighodalo releases his first video “Have your Way”. This reaffirms that this Music minister has been prepared by God, the anointing and presence this song has is conveyed in this video. Watch video;

Award winning Gospel artiste Tasha Cobbs Leonard has announced that her latest album ‘Heart. Passion. Pursuit’ is now available for pre-order’. The dynamic worship leader who recently celebrated her birth anniversary shared the good news to her fans on her instagram page, said ”…We put together an amazing package that I believe you are going to LOOOOVVVVEEEE! The EXCLUSIVE Pre-Orders will be available at www.HeartPassionPursuitPreOrder.com! You will be able to order The Deluxe #HeartPassionPursuit 16 Track Album, the 7 Song Vinyl and the #HPP T-Shirt worn by the #HPP Worship Leaders during the in Studio Recording!!! I’m so excited for you to worship with the UNIVERSAL…

Multiple award-winning Gospel artiste Lara George has announced the release of her new album titled ‘A Slice of Heaven’. As one of Nigeria’s leading female contemporary artistes, Lara George has won the hearts of her audiences all across the nation and beyond with her soulful, intense and lyrically adept inspirational style delivered with the finest vocal expertise.  ‘A Slice of Heaven’ is available now on iTunes, Amazon and all major online stores. What is also new is her website at www.larageorgemusic.us. You can preview the full album on her website and also purchase it on the platform.

Rising Gospel Artiste Marvelous Imabeh popularly known has Marvy has released her debut single titled ”Miracles”. The new single miracles draws attention to the wonders of God. In the song Marvy sings “you speak the word and deaf ears listen, you move with power and the lame start leaping” with a conviction that brings listeners back to the truth that everyday is a miracle we must be grateful for and that miracle is a person. Listen to ‘Miracles’ below; DOWNLOAD

Spagetti Records has released a brand new single by MonQue titled ”Not For Sale”. NOT FOR SALE by MoniQue is an expression of gratitude to GOD for HIS invaluable providence . The music is mid tempo eastern Nigerian style with code-mixed lyrics to deliver appropriate feelings. [ddownload id=”34664″]

Ibitayo Jeje has released an emotional new single with center focus on appreciating motherhood. The new single is titled “Mama mi” which is a fusion of slow rock and the African contemporary high-life signature. In her words, “This song is dedicated to every woman who has played the role of a mother. YES, i know you did not carry me in your womb for nine months, but you have nurtured me, sheltered me, encouraged me, thought me the way of the Lord, and proved to me that you are truly a mother, maami, destiny helper mi, e seun. And to…

Tapping into the creedal heritage of the church, Pastor Isaac, Lead Pastor at Preachers’ Hillcity Church in this song teaches the church to sing its theology, confessing our beliefs in both the nature and works of God together. This song centers around the eucharist and what it means to commune with God through the work of the Triune in salvation. The primary focus is to talk about the divine community, and what it means for us to commune (and be welcomed into community together) with and by God’s grace. A very unique and wonderful trinitarian song ,with African contemporary style,…

MUSIC MINISTER, TOEIN PRESENTS NEW SINGLE “YOU ARE HOLY”! ‘You Are Holy’ is a simple worship song expressing the magnificence of who God is, our comprehension of the holiness of God, based on natural senses, remains insufficient. The earth is full of his glory and one can not but marvel at how marvellous the works of his hands are.  Listen and be blessed. [ddownload id=”34650″]

Multi-talented artiste, “Sagie” drops this inspirational love song titled Love You Titilai off his soon to be released debut album -“The Take Over”-. With a lovely mix of R’n’B and alternative sounds, Sagie creates an attractive tune complemented with lyrics that speak to longevity in our relationships and the need for us to genuinely cherish and profess the affection will have for the ones we love. In his words ‘I have written so many songs, recorded a few and played the guitar a couple but there’s just something special about this one- maybe because it’s inspired by someone special or…

The dynamic 24-year old vocalist and rising gospel star, Ruth La’Ontra, is invading radio airwaves with her triumphant new radio single, “Kingdom.” The rousing song of faith and unity debuts at No. 25 on this week’s Billboard Gospel Airplay chart and it sits at No. 30 on this week’s Mediabase Gospel Airplay chart. “Kingdom” anchors La’Ontra’s highly-anticipated, “I Got You,” sophomore album that releases September 22nd. The set was crafted by Grammy® Award nominated producers, Anthony Brown (of Anthony Brown & group therAPy) and Justin Savage. “Ruth La’Ontra is such an incredible talent. From the first time I heard her…

Here is a tune from the stables of Kerusso Entertainment titled ‘Grace Don Rub Me’ featuring Ace Gospel and member of the BLW (Believers Loveworld Rap Nation) TB1 and Dynamic Vocalist who is a Member of the award winning choir (THE AVALANCHE COZA ABUJA) Molly B. This is produced by Yung Willis (WillisGiveDem Records) mixed and Mastered by DONSAM (SoulBrotherUniverse). [ddownload id=”34629″]

Award winning gospel music minister Marvin Sapp has urged Christian to support the message of gospel music and not judge it based on the flaws of the artiste. Sharing his opinion on why Jay Z’s latest album hit platinum before even being released to the general public, he said “Jay-Z’s album went platinum and it hasn’t even been released to the masses yet! It went certified platinum just on tidal!! Coming to apple and all other outlets next week!!! What is that saying?” “The world supports its own.” Not one supporter of Jay-Z (Believer or Non Believer) questions his lifestyle,…

It truly takes a village to encourage, empower and educate a generation of students. When Chicago Educator and Head of School, Mrs. Veriner James founded Exousia Leadership Academy for Girls, she understood the power of community and partnership and how they help to launch future leaders into our society. In an effort to invoke change and connect with supporters, Veriner James and Exousia Leadership Academy for Girls will host their first Black Tie Affair, “Agents of Change” Fundraiser Gala on August 25th at CHEZ, 247 E. Ontario, Chicago, IL. The gala will take place 6:00 PM-10:00 PM. Exousia Leadership Academy…

“A Thing Called Grace” was written by Brinson’s love for lyrical content that displays the grace of God. This is the last music video from his Black Canvas EP. The cartoon gives a picture of how God’s grace can spread to others when we plan the seed of love. His EP Black Canvas was written from this pain and gratitude painting the perfect picture of a man trying to move forward. Watch Video below: Black Canvas: UWMA 2 is available now via iTunes. http://apple.co/1TlVGXj