Author: Ndidi Kwemezi

Every life has a past, and some pasts may not be as pleasant as one thought. Great news is the future is always filled with hope, that brings us to the present. This brings us to the realization that somewhere, the future did bring about something refreshingly new, and that is Change” which is evidently seen and can be testified of. Changed man is that testimony of change many wish they could express of transformation and maturity in Christ Jesus. It is a song of the mighty hand of God preserving the destiny that the devil had eyed to destroy…

Derek Minor releases his sixth album Reflection today on his Reflection Music Group label in partnership with Entertainment One Music Nashville. The heralded album is available for purchase on iTunes, Google Play and Amazon, and has made an immediate hit debut at Number 2 on iTunes US Hip-Hop Albums Chart. “The overall message of this record is you really are made for greatness,” Minor explains about the album that ranks Number 12 on CMJ’s Hip Hop Albums chart. “You’re not the sum of your mistakes. We are all imperfect. You were made to be greater than you probably realize.” The…

UK based Nigerian artiste Olukemi Funke premieres the official music video for another song off her debut album “Fruit Of My Lips” released last November. This one is titled AWESOME GOD. A brilliantly produced mid tempo praise tune. “Awesome God” (Produced by Evans Ogboi). [ddownload id=”28124″] Watch the beautiful visuals directed by Uvi Orogun below: LYRICS Awesome God by Olukemi Funke Verse1 What an Awesome God By Him things were made What an Awesome God By Him Princes rules What an Awesome God He knows the End from the start What an Awesome God Awesome Awesome God Chorus He won’t deny…

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”.…