Author: Ndidi Kwemezi

NEW SONG AVAILABLE ON ALL DIGITAL PLATFORMS IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING BROADCAST ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16TH AT 10PM ET Multiple GRAMMY®, Soul Train, Dove and Stellar Award winner Tye Tribbett releases his highly anticipated new song, “Work It Out,” to all digital platforms following the broadcast of the 47th Annual Dove Awards this Sunday, October 16th at 10pm ET/9pm CST/7pm PT exclusively on Trinity Broadcast Network (TBN). Known for his high-energy, captivating musical performances, Tribbett received a standing ovation when he performed the song at the awards show this week, which Tribbett co-hosted with chart-topping duo for KING & COUNTRY. “This year’s…

Check out the official visuals for Toluwanimi’s hit single titled ”Miracle God”. Watch video below;

Here is a powerful worship song titled ”Celestial” by Frank Edwards, featuring Victor Ike. Listen, sing along and be blessed. [ddownload id=”28109″] Watch video below;

At about midnight, Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God and the prisoners were listening to them. Suddenly there was a great earthquake so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s bonds were unfastened” In the above text; Paul and Silas saw beyond the limitations around them and instead chose to worship God. Off her forthcoming 4th studio album dubbed EVOLUTION, Ola comes with another powerful single that encourages the believer to look beyond where he/she is now and see God involved in everything and He is…

It’s been 3 years since the multiple gospel award winning Gold Water, the last album release of popular secular-musician-turned-Christian-singer, Obiora Obiwon. However enthusiasts of his music no longer have to wait, as the music minister today put a special poetic audio-visual album teaser to unveil the album art and release date for his 4th album entitled “Floodgates: The Beginning Of The New Overflow”. In the initially curious 1 minute 15 second clip, Obiora Obiwon can be seen and heard musing about the faith walk, even as a globally renowned voice of faith is heard replying in prophetic answer… Watch Album Teaser…

The BET/Centric Voting Academy announced the 2016 Soul Train Awards nominees yesterday and RCA Inspiration came out on top. Clinching three out of five nods in the gospel category—Kirk Franklin’s “123 Victory” (Fo Yo Soul / RCA), Travis Greene’s “Made A Way” and Donnie McClurkin’s “I Need You” were recognized with nominations for “Best Gospel/Inspirational Song.” Hosted by Erykah Badu, The Soul Train Awards recognizes established artists who have had an incredible year and celebrates legends in the music industry. The show will tape live at The Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, November 6th at 5:30PM. 2016 Soul…

Award winning singer Cece Winans after a brief hiatus from the music scene has released a brand new single titled ”Never Have to be Alone”. It is from her new album #LetThemFallInLove? Its set to release February 2017! Take a listen and share your thought. http://gospelcentric.net/site/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/never-have-to-be-alone-master.mp3

Entertainment One (eOne) celebrates 3 Dove Award wins for Hezekiah Walker, Jonathan McReynolds, and William McDowell, encompassing a wide scope of styles from traditional and contemporary gospel/urban, to urban worship at the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Held in Nashville last night, Hezekiah Walker won the Dove Award for his #1 hit anthem “Better” in the category of Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year. Jonathan McReynolds and William McDowell each celebrate career-first wins – with McReynolds winning the Dove Award for his inspiring hit “The Way That You Love Me” in the category of Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song of…

RCA Inspiration is proud to announce that it took home two awards at the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards last night. Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo Soul Recordings / RCA Records) dominated the gospel categories, marking his 18th Dove Award of his career with two wins for “Gospel Artist of The Year” and “Contemporary Gospel Album of The Year” for LOSING MY RELIGION. Travis Greene’s first Dove Awards will be a memorable one. Nominated for three awards including the coveted “Best New Artist” category, Greene also co-hosted the pre-telecast with singer Blanca and performed his chart-topping single “Intentional” on the awards…

R&B Singer Davidb is set for his Lagos Concert Debut. Known for his melodious singles and acapella covers, the MOBO nominee will thrill audiences with new music plus one on one interaction with the singer during a Q&A session. Titled “On a Venture to Davidb,” some of Nigeria’s finest performers will grace the stage including Femi Leye, Cill Soul, Juke, Chelsy and the event will hold at the Fuse Lounge (46, Saka Tinubu Street, Victoria Island, Lagos) this Sunday (October 16th) . DavidB was recently named a Global Rights Ambassador against Sexual Violence in Nigeria alongside other Nigerian Entertainers…

Grammy, Stellar, and Dove Award-winning gospel icon, Fred Hammond’s newest release, WORSHIP JOURNAL LIVE debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Gospel Albums chart this week. WORSHIP JOURNAL LIVE is Hammond’s first live recording in 17 years and features 12 tracks, including popular single “Father Jesus Spirit,” filled with the dynamic ministry and acclaimed live musicianship that has made him one of gospel’s most popular and influential artists over the past 30 years. WORSHIP JOURNAL LIVE follows on Hammond’s most recent chart-topping release I Will Trust (2014). Helming the Festival of Praise 2016 Tour, the star-studded annual tour he founded, Hammond…

“I’m Magnificent” is the song “Magnificent”, re-inspired by Tamir Rice. He’s Magnificent. Watching my son play, I remembered the feeling of being invincible as a child. What it really felt like to believe you were a superhero and your future was limitless. This new understanding of Magnificence comes in the midst of tragedy. While young black men are being villainized by so many, I wanted to remind us all of what Magnificence looks like on an 8-year-old child. The humanity and beauty of it all. The aggression of the song matches the mindset of a child who sees the world…

Nigerian Hip Hop artiste Imohtal shares a balanced diet of good music titled “Medicine and Juice”. According to him, the medicine is the message, the juice is the beat. On this jam produced by Dhecade, the rapper addresses a number of emotions most people can relate with, including fear, anxiety, and various trials, tying it to an invitation to try God’s love. [ddownload id=”28043″] ABOUT IMOHTAL Imoh Daniel Akpan a.k.a Imohtal is a rapper, singer and songwriter. A native of Akwa Ibom state. He has a background in Architecture and Graphic Design from Yaba College of Technology and NIIT respectively.…

Award Winning International Urban Inspirational Artist and Philanthropist Anthony Faulkner released his all new GUARDIAN ANGEL album via his own independent label 7th Chapter Music, and in partnership with CPI Distribution. Anthony’s album of Gospel, Urban AC, Reggae and Inspirational Pop songs is culturally poignant, musically eclectic and is tied together by a lyrical account of his life experiences, international travel and philanthropy work. Anthony’s album features appearances by artists from around the globe including A’ngela Winbush from the United States on “Closer”, Fabio Carry from Milan, Italy on “Symphony”, and Ugandan mega group Cooper Ssali and G-Way and The “Faith Remix”. Anthony…

Minister Sam’s latest single ”There is Nothing Too Hard” puts us in a place where we can see what God has done before, especially in the Bible days and also let us know that God can do the same today. “If it was You that put a seed in the womb of a virgin, yes, it was You that fed the people, You gave them water from the rock… There is nothing too hard for God to do”. This song will no doubt be a blessing. [ddownload id=”28033″]

On the heels of the highly successful walk of hope and faith campaign tagged ‘Pray4NaijaWaka’, renowned On-Air Personality, Singer and Compere Sabina a.k.a Naija Pastor and her bunch of indefatigable and spirited singers (Perfect Realm) have finally released the highly anticipated visuals to one of their hit songs “I have hope.” Shot in riveting locations around Lagos, Nigeria, “I have hope” is a song for the present time whilst also preaching a message of a better future. The video was directed by Ifektive (A budding filmmaker). Enjoy watching below:

Morayo is a Houston based Singer/Songwriter, who describes herself as an Artist with a Christian world view. “I’m a lover of God, people, and an avid expresser of Art…” She has released a couple of poems, and a free single called “Never Alone”. Morayo has worked with other local and international artists, as well as an advertising company where she helped write and sing international commercials. Morayo is excited, and looking forward to a lifetime of Music, and other Art forms, as well as being a beacon for truth, faith, love, and charity. Check out her latest single titled ”Duro”.…

Tolulope Isaac is here again with a new single titled WERE (EFFORTLESSLY). With this song, Tolulope seeks to blend old school tunes with the new as he still portrays how God has always helped him get through Life. He endlessly gives God praise for what God has done. When the world thinks it’s impossible, and God shows up, the next thing we say as humans is OLUWATISE. To God be the glory. Listen to this song believing God to do what the world thinks it’s impossible. Trust in God and ‘Were Ni Oluwa Ma Se’. [ddownload id=”28022″]

Award winning singer Yoyo has released a brand new inspiring single titled ‘’Ogadinma’’. We can say this song is coming at the right time to give hope and encourage our country men and women that no matter what we are going through right now in the country one thing is sure, we will come out of this strong, better and successful. We all know the last time Yoyo dropped a single was last year December, 2015 when she dropped OSIWI, a Christmas song that rocked the music scene then. This time, Yoyo is out with an inspirational tune that will…

Ibukun Elebute known as I__B__K is a seasoned poet gifted with the ability to release words that can stir up the soul to motion. She has a unique way of not just delivering words but fusing in a music element that just expounds the beauty of the art of spoken word. She is a member of the BLW Word Empire spoken word group with a passion and vision to communicate the gospel through the means of lyrical flow in rhythm and inspiration. The spoken word piece ‘Expressions’ is a highly anticipated piece set to awaken your soul to it’s purpose…