The ancient and historic city of Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, will come alive on July 14 and 19 as the gospel music community, the broader Christian fold, and eminent personalities from across Nigeria and beyond gather to celebrate the revered gospel minister, Evangelist Dr. Bukola Rachael Akinade, popularly known as Senwele Jesu, as she...
Gospel music lovers are in for a spectacular experience as some of Nigeria’s finest gospel legends prepare to deliver an electrifying celebration of praise and worship. Renowned artists, including Pa Karis of the Karis Band, Broda Martyns (National President of Kingdom Music Foundation – KMF), and Evangelist Chuks Chidube, popularly known for the hit song...
Deji Adekusibe is a dynamic drama and movie producer, director, playwright, teacher of the Word and author of books. An executive film producer and chief executive officer at The Peacemakers FILM Productions. Graduate of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, he has produced many momentous Christian films that can stand their own anywhere in the world. In...
Africa and Nigeria outstanding Gospel artistes and celebrities in all walks of life such as Evang. Professor Ebenezer Obey, Dr. (Mrs) Siju Iluyomade, Pastor ifeanyi Adefarasin, and Mercy Chinwo. Others are Nathaniel Bassey, Frank Edwards, Janet Otieno (Kenya); Dr. Winnie Mashaba (South Africa); Piese Esther (Ghana); and other impact makers through out Africa this year,...
The former Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Alhaji Abubakar Atiku has joined millions of Nigerians to mourn the painful, sudden and shocking death of celebrated Gospel Music artistes, Sammie Okposo who passed on early hours of Friday after a brief illness. In his public statement, Atiku described...
Evangelist Bola Are, the first female gospel music minister in Nigeria has reacted to the lyrics of a reigning gospel chorus in Nigeria, especially in the Yoruba speaking South West, Ko wo bi mo se nwuwa as worldly and not inspired by the spirit of God. Loosely translated, the song says … God does not...
Beyond the media blitz, Rita Alakija famous as Aimee, is a survivor! This is a lady who went through several medical challenges and had given up, but the Lord will not let go. Still holding on to His promises, the Lord told her to sing His praise and it was like she was going mad....
‘I Have Decided to Follow Jesus’ is a Christian hymn originating from India. The lyrics are based on the last words of a man in Garo, Assam. About 150 years ago, a great revival took place in Wales. As a consequence, many missionaries went to North-East India to spread the Gospel. The region known as...
Shows and musical competitions are not such an alien concept. These days, we see all sort of shows spring up, but you will agree with me if I say there has never been any quite like Hymnodia. Hymnodia is a show that encourages the art of worship and hymns. After a series of audition and...
Be Glad in the Lord and Rejoice is one of the popular hymns of all times. Scripted by Mary Servoss, not much is really documented about her activities as a Christian and hymn writer. She was basically and American stage and screen actress. Born June 2, 1888, to Carlos A. Servoss and Mary (née Baker)...