Author: Ndidi Kwemezi

J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise are to the Millennial Generation what Hezekiah Walker and Donald Lawrence’s respective ensembles are to the prior generation of church folks who were raised on contemporary choir music. For just over a dozen years now, the Soul Train Award nominated/Stellar Award winning group has ignited a barn fire full of gospel radio hits that have become standard fare in Sunday morning church services (including many non-black congregations) such as “Lord, You’re Mighty,” “Incredible God, Incredible Praise,” “After This,” “Lord of All,” “Resting On His Promise,” “Bless Me,” “It Pushed Me” and their current Top 5…

Multiple awards winning gospel and inspirational songstress @anny_sings have dropped a captivating visual to her recently released single titled AYOMIDE. It is a visual that gives the entire message in the song a body of essence. The video featured the Popular trending comedian Emanuella , Mark Angel and MC Abbey as Cast, it tells the story of real life situations, the challenges, perseverance, hope and above all, the leap of faith and “Gratitude”… Ayomide Video was directed by @DirectorMattmax for Anny Love Music. Watch video below.

Our world provides an insurmountable amount of distractions. As believers, we equip ourselves with His Word and daily prayer in order to find the one and only true peace we seek in God. Through her new single “I Fine Rest”, singer Tara Danae provides a ballad of hope and encouragement to remind us that we can put all of our trust in the Lord. “What I hope people will receive from ‘I Find Rest’ is a refocusing on God and a reminder that only He can fill us up with love, joy, and peace,” she expresses. “Only in Him can…

The concept of “Skittles & Iced Tea” originated with the Trayvon Martin/George Zimmerman case.  Especially the title of the song because that’s what Trayvon Martin went to the store to purchase but ended up being murdered.  Though the concept originates with this case there have been hundreds more to follow.  The chorus of the song  starts out “All I wanted was some Skittles and a Iced Tea”, an idea that can be metaphorically used for our simple human rights. “Skittles & Iced Tea” represents the rights of life.  Freedom, Liberty, Justice, all things that all Americans are constitutionally promised. Not…

Tola Daniel is a Nigerian musician who’s major is Christian contemporary music. After considering all he has passed through growing up, He realized that God is worthy to be Praised. Check out his brand new single titled ”Mighty is our God”, featuring Jesutobi. God is worthy to be praised, let the heaven and earth exalt His name. [ddownload id=”24000″]

JoePraize drops the brand new music Video for one of his hit single ”Unchangeable”. The video was directed by Lawrence Omo-Iyare. ”THERE IS ONLY ONE GOD THAT HAS THE POWER TO CHANGE THINGS FOR OUR GOOD PERMANENTLY… HIS NAME IS JESUS CHRIST…”

The music division of Mixed Bag Entertainment announced today it has signed national gospel recording artist Joshua Rogers, effective, April 22, 2016. As a part of his contract, Rogers will begin working on new music this week hitting the studio with GRAMMY® Award winning producer Blac Elvis who’s worked with Beyonce, Tamar Braxton, Usher, and T.I. to name a few. Earlier this year, Rogers was released from his recording contract with Mathew Knowles’ Music World Gospel. Mixed Bag Entertainment acquired the singer through a buyout, adding Rogers to their roster of gospel artists which includes GRAMMY®-nominated Christian hip-hop artist Da’…

Adesoji Joseph Olaolu is an incurable Worshiper, a song writer and seasoned award winning Gospel Artiste. Check out his latest single titled ”Eyo Eyo”, a solid Naija gospel hit track from the album “For You” featuring Samsong and Freke Umoh. Eyo Eyo is a song that acknowledges the awesomeness of God, it also talks about the reason why you need to always be in a joyful mood because no matter what the situation or circumstances is, the Almighty God is on top of every matter that concerns you. [ddownload id=”23986″]

Tru South The Rap Evangelist A.K.A That Rapper in A white Suit . One of BLW RAP NATION’s heavy weight and the Grand Commander of HolyGhostGang Drops his much Anticipated Song “Bad Blood” Today . TSK as many call him is widely known for his Musical depth , Spiritual lyrical Content ,Clever & Edifying Rhymes and Punchlines , The song “Bad Blood ” Features New Holyghost Gang Rapper PEDDYGREE Produced by Renowned hit Maker , the BLW Producer Of the Year Kelly Lyon’s Spiritual Beatz Team ..”BAD BLOOD “Urges us as Christians to let Go of Anger ,Pride , selfishness…

One of the names for God is Adonai, which is Hebrew for “Lord”. In adoration to God, Joe Michaels has put together a song titled ”Adonai”. This song is available for free download. Get it below… [ddownload id=”23972″]

“Oba Ayeraye” meaning The Everlasting King ,is the newest single released by Mahteens. This song is inspired by the need to worship the creator of the Universe in spirit and in truth even in challenging times like this. This Song will definitely improve our daily worship experience and personal walk with God. Shalom. [ddownload id=”23966″]

Award winning singer and songwriter, Gaisebaba is out with dashing new promotional photos ahead of his revolutionary concert – Korinsódì; an evening with Gaise. Photographed by Shola Animashaun and styled by Bankole Thomas, the Nigerian music sensation definitely looks every inch like the multi-gifted gentleman he is. The music star has also concluded plans to release the official video to his latest hit single ‘Titilai’ at the widely anticipated Korinsódì concert billed to hold this Sunday 8th May 2016 at City Mall, Onikan, Lagos Nigeria. Song written by Gaise, produced by ID Cabasa and the video directed by Avalon Okpe,…

Many artistes have done songs for Nigeria but hardly have we seen any with such details as we see DeRap Tradition, a brand of music expressing itself through African percussions. From “Christians, Muslims and Monsters” to “Beautiful Nigerian”; from ” Power to the People” to “We Have a Destiny (Hope)” the ‘Beautiful Nigerian Ep has a message for everyone. Now more than ever the people need a leader, someone who can show them hope and a future to run to,hence, Beautiful Nigerian EP. The EP is a prequel to the main album which will be dropping on the 29th, May…

Fast-rising gospel artiste Oche, displays his unique vocal dexterity on this song titled ‘Special Person’. The song features multi talented producer and singer, Nimix, who masterfully engineers sound to complement Oche’s soothing vocals. The ‘Dear God’ crooner who was discovered by Greenwox, sends a message of hope to the distraught with well thought out lyrics and urges that we do not relent because somewhere around the corner, breakthrough lurks. [ddownload id=”23946″]

Dallas based popular recording artist, songwriter, producer and Executive Director of Worship Michael Bethany recently released his sophomore single “God With Us”(iTunes Link: https://itun.es/i6YG3tV) available now for download on all digital platforms. “God With Us” is the follow-up to Bethany’s freshman single, “Favor Grace”. Bethany co-wrote “God With Us” with his close friends, acclaimed songwriters Calvin Rodgers and Phillip Feaster. “God with us” is a song that reflects the artistic, lighthearted and yet churchy side of me. I am a worshipper, but I also love “feel good” music, and this song allows me to bring that element to my forthcoming…

Lifeline Movement based out of Detroit, MI will make the first stop of its national Dreams Into Reality” tour in Atlanta, GA on May 20-21, 2016. Empowering Atlanta’s entrepreneurs to take charge of their futures and make their dreams a reality, the tour will be held at Atlanta’s Tech Square Labs located at 859 Spring St. Registration starts as low as $100 and more information can be obtained by visiting www.lifelinemovement.com. The Dreams Into Reality tour is designed to assist attendees in understanding the importance of identifying your passion and equip them the tools necessary to develop an effective business…

Virginia’s Premier Award winning choir Patrick Riddick & D’vyne Worship are proud to announce The Ready College Tour, a spin off of The Sunday Mornin’ READY Tour. The Ready College Tour is geared towards College Gospel Choirs. Universities across the country can now bring Patrick Riddick (PR) or Patrick Riddick & D’vyne Worship (PRDW) to their homecoming, gospel concerts or anniversaries. PRDW is fresh off of a performance at the historical Ohio State University Campus and are looking to share with college’s across the globe. “In an era where choir music has been considered to be on the decline, here…

Temi Thompson returns to the gospel music scene with a unique song titled ”Kobiruo”. The song is a thanksgiving song delivered partly in English and his mother tongue, garnished with creatively produced instrumentation. Download and enjoy this lovely addition to your play-list. [ddownload id=”23918″]

This Episode on THE FAVORED WOMAN SHOW, Fola sat down with Afro-Fusion artiste GAISE to talk about the necessity of standing out from the crowd, the challenges that come with choosing to be different and Gaise also shared some of the lessons he’s been learning as a young married man and a brand new father. You’re definitely going to enjoy this one! Listen, download and of course share! DOWNLOAD

Gospel music singer PTops drops ‘What Would You Do (If Jesus was your Girlfriend)’, a two-faced song with its critical question, what would you do if Jesus was truly your loved one, and if you saw Him as such? The song seeks to draw believers back to a place of intimacy with the master arguing that if it is true that Jesus is our lover, we would reference Him as such. Many times, believers do not live in the reality/consciousness of God’s love for them, and this leads to a lack of intimacy in the christian experience of many believers…