Author: Ndidi Kwemezi

48th Annual GMA Dove Awards nominations were announced today with premiere record label Motown Gospel receiving four nominations. This year’s nominations reflect the growing diversity on the label’s roster. Among the top nominees include VaShawn Mitchell who earned (2) nods for his popular 2016 album “Secret Place: Live In South Africa.” He was recognized for Contemporary Gospel/Urban Worship Album of the Year and Urban Worship Recorded Song of the Year for his number one song “Joy.” Multiple Dove Award winner, Tasha Cobbs Leonard who has garnered nearly a dozen GMA Dove nominations, received a nod for Gospel Artist of the…

Multiple award winning gospel artiste, Song writer, and Music Director, Tim Godfrey has announced that his 5th Studio Album titled Fearless WRSHP will be available in stores and online platforms from Sunday 13th August 2017. The Agidigba crooner took to his Instagram account to break this news. “HERE IS MY BIG ANNOUNCEMENT I AM GRATEFUL TO GOD AND SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE FEARLESS WRSHP ALBUM IS READY AND THE SONGS ARE SET. THE ALBUM WOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR PREORDER ON ALL PLATFORMS AFTER THE LAUNCH ON THE 13TH AUGUST DURING THE FEARLESS CONCERT. HERE IS THE ALBUM COVER…

The world can be a heavy place. Some of us allow the weight of our problems to hold us down. Others set limits on ourselves and what we can accomplish. Astronaut is all about blasting off past those problems and defying the gravitational pull that tries to keep us from reflecting greatness. The astronaut in the song is focused on exploring a new world without limits, he is seeking new destinations, and getting high above the gravitational pull. Watch the official video of Derek Minor’s “Astronaut” (feat. Deraj & Byron Juane) Directed by Caleb Natale. Astronaut is available at all…

Christian Hip Hop Artiste Same OG releases her debut body of music, a 10-track LP titled UNVEILED on Thursday, August 10 2017. There has been a lot of buzz about Same OG in the past days, hence we could not resist putting the spotlight on her. UNVEILED the LP by Same OG is the first compilation of songs released by the female Rapper and Singer – Same OG. After announcing her presence on the music space with her singles and even videos “I BALL” and “GIVE IT ALL” she has gone on to reproducing more irresistible sounds, some of which…

Jason Crabb, GRAMMY® winner and 21-time GMA Dove Award winning artist, will be honored by his home state of Kentucky when he is inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in 2018. The announcement was made today during a press conference at the Hall of Fame in Mount Vernon, KY. Crabb will be honored alongside fellow inductees David “Stringbean” Akeman, Dale Ann Bradley, Billy Ray Cyrus, Jackie DeShannon and Bobby Lewis. The induction ceremony will be held May 11, 2018 at the Center For Rural Development in Somerset, KY. “I am completely humbled and honored to be included in…

RCA Inspiration is elated to receive 9 nominations for the upcoming 48th Annual GMA Dove Awards, with hit releases from five artists being recognized in six categories among the nominations unveiled today. A celebration of every style of Christian/Gospel music under one roof, this year’s GMA Dove Awards nominations honor the outstanding work from chart-toppers Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo Soul/RCA), Travis Greene, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, and William Murphy spanning Contemporary Gospel, Traditional Gospel, and Urban Worship categories, as well as top categories including a Songwriter of the Year nomination and two nods for Gospel Artist of the Year. Additionally,…

One of Nigeria’s finest female gospel singer, Anny @anny_sings has released her much talked about single “No Other God” produced by Mayo Music. The song “No Other God” according to the Jesus and Ayomide crooner “Anny”, is dedicated to GOD, has she has received more direction to loud more of GOD awesomeness and incomparability. There is indeed no other GOD but GOD. [ddownload id=”35291″]

Minister Chad Brawley is a highly-experienced worship and arts professional whose musical background began as a young piano student of the prestigious Mayron Cole Music Conservatory and with All About Music Studios, founded by the legendary Shirley Joiner (also founder of the Southeast Inspirational Choir). His collegiate studies led him to the University of North Texas where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Music, and to Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary where he received his Master of Arts in Worship. While Brawley’s training and experience in music has refined him as a diverse, affluent, respected professional, he is also a…

Ikechukwu Chukwudubem victor popularly known as Dubem releases a new sound tagged “Take Your Place”. The song “Take Your Place” came from a deep place of worship with God and an altar of prayer, in total surrender of everything we are and have to him alone. Dubem speaks “In this new era of our lives, God wants us to let go and surrender all that’s is bugging us, wants us to lose hold of every negativity that puzzled our hearts and mind. He wants to take his place in our lives so that he can do what only him can…

Deon Robertson is an international recording artist who is coupling his music ministry with community outreach. Deon grew up in Oklahoma City, OK and is a product of the Oklahoma City Public School system. The current state of the education system in Oklahoma City is in desperate need of assistance and Deon has graciously decided to donate a portion of the proceeds of his new single “My Praise” to the schools in his community that are in need of books. On August 18th, Deon will host his “My Praise Single Release and Education Fundraiser”. “It is unacceptable for our young…

As a build-up to the release of his next Single, Sokleva presents FISTFUL OF SUMMER. A selection of songs from his debut album Fistful of Stones, the EP is Sokleva’s “reminder note’ to lovers of his music. FISTFUL OF SUMMER is available for free streaming on Sokleva’s soundcloud account. See link below; ‘Smile..’ the next single from Sokleva is due for release September4th 2017. You can connect with Sokleva on social media @billionaireklev

Award winning producer Trent Phillips Presents… The 2nd Annual Collective Music Conference. The Collective is a creative space where musicians will connect, be informed and be inspired by some of the most well-respected leaders in the music industry. The Collective seeks to enhance the creative arts nationally and internationally by supporting professional, touring musicians and artists across various musical genres, touching urban communities, and giving back through musical, technical and life education. This year’s conference is held in Atlanta, Georgia at Oasis Church, located at 210 Paulding Lane, Dallas, GA 30132. On Friday and Saturday, October 6-7, 2017, The Collective…

Music has an undeniable influence to unify people. Music can join nationalities, cultures, races and generations together even more so than any other product, any government or any level of wealth could ever do. The ultimate unifying entity is Jesus Christ. His name unequivocally holds all power and possibilities in any language, community, village or country. Yet, Christian music, the epitome of a music genre that has the power to unify, continues to be considerably divided racially and culturally. It should be a continual mission for believers to strive to break barriers of cultural differences in religion and worship. We…

Gospel Music Sensation Rozey, is back with a powerful spirit lifting song, a song birthed by the Spirit Of God. A song of prophecy, confession and affirmation. iShine By Rozey comes in this special month of August! Interestingly the same month the man of God Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, by the Spirit of God has declared the month of The Shining Light! This is definitely significant. As you key into the word of the month from the Man of God, let this song resonate in your heart. iShine! Indeed you are a Shining Light, and you shine for life! Produced by…

After over 10 months Mag44 under Brave Only Music releases a brand new single titled “Sux”. The rapper and producer is currently signed to the record label Brave Only Music which also has other artists such as Esther Chungu, Mutale, Lelwa, Church, The Proof, Mikrophone7, Super Rhymer, Solomon Plate and Le Diplomatique signed under it. Brave Only Music is a record label based in Zambia, founded by Steven Mwale (Retunes Music Executive) and Magnus Mando (Radio Café Producer). The record label is a group of young, creative and passionate people on a mission to have people live a brave life;…

Here comes another inspiring song titled GLORY (#M.D.S.G) from the Rap-vangelist, crooner of GOODNEWZ “DANIEL MYLEZ a.k.a Mr Mylez. The blessings of God comes with no stress. In other words, No stressing in flexing the blessings of God in your life. And such is the Glory of God in your life. If there is ONE thing only that is the focus in Heaven, it’s the #GLORY… And in the Earth, you are that Glory of God they See. [ Men Dey See God ] in you. Colossians 1:27. This is why each time the Angles bow in worship to God,…

Following up on the success of her last single “All about you”, pharmacist, HipHop artist and songwriter Timeyin has announced the release of her new single “Gbemisoke”. Gbemisoke is a mid-tempo trap song that talks about the benefits of being in Christ. Like the title infers, Gbemisoke means ” Lift me up” and the catchy hook “O ti Gbemisoke” means “He has lifted me up”. The song was produced by prolific producer Meekeys while it was Mixed and Mastered by Becky Jay. Timeyin is the CEO of XcentrikSway, an independent record label in which she is the sole artiste and…

After the successful release of his last single ‘Isoke’, the indefatigable and tenacious Isoke-Master- Victor-Uk is here again with a new song titled: DESPITE ME. “Despite Me” is a rock song that talks about God’s unconditional and unfailing love towards us all. The song was produced by Produced by King Baseda [ddownload id=”35238″] About Victor Uk Victor Uk – a Nigerian (Port Harcourt) based gospel music minister (artiste) has developed himself over the years and grown to become a creative highly sought after gospel music icon and a pace setter. His vision is to touch, transform and redirect lives back…

After her first Single release Wonderful God, Minister Toyen, a true worshipper and devoted servant in the gospel of Christ releases her second song Flourishing In God. “2017 was declared by our father, teacher and mentor Pastor Rev (Dr) Chris Oyakilome as Our Year of Flourishing!! (Flourishing in God) Psalm 92:12 The Righteous/godly will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon.” Flourishing in God was inspired by the spirit of the Lord, more so as a way of reminding all to put in perspective the word for the year 2017. ‘The message of the…

Christian Hip Hop artiste, EZlyfe returns with a new single dubbed Lau Lau Dance. It features songstress, Esther Adewumi. According to him, “We’re taking gospel to the streets. Lau lau is the anthem! Get your dancing shoes ready.” Afro-Pop/Rap artist/Producer, LC Beatz crafted the song. Enjoy! [ddownload id=”35229″] ​LYRICS​ Lau Lau Dance by EZlAyfe Ft. Esther Adewumi First hook If you no come for dulling oya make you dance oluwa le leyi so no ask If you see me for street or you see me for France Abeg make you show me how you do your dance To the left,…