Multiple award-winning Ghanaian gospel singer, songwriter, and worship leader, Joseph Oscar Mettle popularly known as Joe Mettle is set to unveil another power-packed album after serving us with “Wind of Revival”, “God of Miracle”, “The Encounter”, “Sound of Praise” and “Gratitude” albums.
The Experience is the title of Joe Mettle’s new album. It was recorded live in Accra, Ghana at his annual Praiz Reloaded event on June 27th,2021.
This is the singer’s 6th album and there’s already a redolence of an ecumenical preponderance around its release.
The international gospel minister has already served the populace with 2 songs off the album namely; Yesu Mo and Ye Obua Mi. Ye Obua Mi which is Joe Mettle’s latest release has abruptly become one of the biggest songs in Ghana and is apparently blessing lives across the globe.
The Experience album will obviously augment your love for God upon giving a listening ear. Anticipate!
Singer, songwriter, and motivational speaker, Olubunmi Oduntan, popularly known as “Bunmi Praise” has released the music video of her first trending single titled ‘Elohim Adonai‘.
The song is Bunmi‘s personal testimony of a true life experience on how God rescued her from the den of death and robbery.
The singer had earlier released a short video titled ‘My Story‘ which narrates the full experience that led to the writing of this song.
In an extract from the singer’s account of her story, she wrote;
“As I opened the car for them, they took over the wheels and pushed me to the back seat with three of them in the car; one of them drove, another sat beside the driver and the last person sat beside me with a gun pointed at me. After snatching the car and having me in the car, they took off and snatched another car from a man, shot him and sped off – at that instance, I knew I was in between life and death…
This is my story and what brought about the Song “Elohim Adonai”- even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I shall fear no evil for thou art with me.”
Olubunmi Oduntan, popularly known as “BunmiPraise” is a singer, songwriter, and motivational speaker.
She started her music career as a teenager in the Anglican Communion, singing in the Evangelical Fellowship of Anglican Communion (EFAC) choir and being invited to different churches to sing.
Her quest for fulfillment in music led the way for her to become a member of Beejay Music where she continued to develop herself musically, leading different choirs and groups as a young adult. Before migrating to Canada, at a very daring period of her life, she was faced with an unforgettable experience in the hands of armed bandits where she nearly lost her life in this terrible ordeal. Through this experience, the Lord gave her a new song which has since been released as her 1st single – “Elohim Adonai”.
Given her ability to lead her audience and capture their heart, she has had various opportunities and invitations to sing in different musical events and concerts both in Canada and Internationally. She has been blessed to share the stage with other international and local artistes like Tim Godfrey, Todd Dulaney, Timothy Reddick, Sinach, etc. Her songs have been a tremendous source of inspiration to many as she makes a global impact.
BunmiPraise is a multi-talented artiste, she hosts a motivational talk show “The Platform” on YouTube, and she is also a Chartered Professional in Human Resource candidate who is persistently following her passion in music.
She has since released another single titled “You are Great” and is currently writing several songs working tirelessly in the studio for the release of her album.
Talented vocalist and Gospel diva, Olufunmike officially releases her debut music video for her single titled — “Na You”. Na You is a powerful praise song by Olufunmike spiced with inspiring words capable of bringing down the presence of God.
Previously speaking on her single when it was earlier released in 2019, she said it is a song from her heart that typifies her reference for God.
‘Na You’ was also written by Olufunmike, additional lyrics and production was perfected by prolific music producer, Kenzeal.
The video was shot in the city of Lagos, Nigeria by award winning music video director, LexTen.
Promising gospel music artiste; Sheila releases her debut single titled “Consistent God”.
Speaking about the song, the promising singer, songwriter and a composer said she got inspired by the hospitality she enjoyed in serving God, even as it got to the point in her life when it looked like all hope was lost yet Consistent God showed up and made everything work out pretty well.
Pastor Bayo Babajide releases his brand new single titled – ”Mo L’ayo” (I Have Joy) featuring music minister – Jumbo Ane. The new single serves as Pastor Bayo Babajide’s sophomore single, following the release of his last single – Jiji Mo Ji released in May 2020, the single featured Tenni.
Truth is, there can never be true joy outside of Jesus Christ, the only source, the only basis on which we can boldly declare “Mo L’ayo” is when we have Him founded in our hearts as the river of joy.
”Mo L’ayo” is an Urban Highlife tune accompanied with a very unique flow produced by the globally recognized and accepted Ambassador Wole Oni. Joy can only operate in an atmosphere of peace, hope and love.
Do not frown when you can laugh. Do not be sorrowful when you can rejoice.
Let peace reign instead of war.
In Pastor Bayo’s words: “Let the anticipation of God’s faithfulness stir up the bowels of joy within you. Keep your gaze on His love for you rather than on your needs. The whole world needs hope, love, peace, and joy. People urgently need to heal and live. God loves you and He wants your joy to be constantly full. Join us and declare Mo L’ayo’ (I Have Joy).”
Praise/Worship leader, Victory Usifoh releases new single “You Are Good”.
YOU ARE GOOD is a song that reflects on the goodness of God in our lives. If we are Sincere to ourselves, this should be our song.
Remember those days when there was nothing, and at the same time no hope, when everyone turned you down and made you look like you were the worst person on earth, but God came through and surprised your families, disappointed your enemies and placed you where you are now?
It wasn’t easy but God did it at His own time and now you’re rejoicing because you are a man and a woman whom God has helped. So it’s enough to keep singing YOU ARE GOOD.
Africa’s leading choral group, Celebration has released the “Thank You Lord” live performance. The single marks the African giants venturing into introducing themselves to the world following their singing to Universal Music Africa backed by the iconic US based record company, Motown Gospel.
On Thursday, 18 March 2021, the choral group had announced the monumental signing which coincided with the silver jubilee release of their 25th album, Still We Rise. “Thank You Lord” is a cut from the album which came out of the choral group adapting to the new normal.
Co-founder and original conductor, Lindelani Mkhize at the time of the announcement shared that, “After all the experiences of the past 25 years and the changes in the world and new dynamics in the industry, we are delighted to be in this new direction with a fresh new purpose. We are revived, we have a new energy as we turn things around to get to the next extraordinary level.”
“Thank You Lord” marks the first single which the choral group will have sampled by countries like the United States and Canada, as Joyous Celebration makes their international strides.
“The hardest working gospel group in South Africa is led by Nozipho Phiri in worship on Thank You Lord.
The track is lifted off the group’s 25th-anniversary celebratory album, Joyous Celebration 25 – Still We Rise: Live At The Joburg Theatre.
Phiri leads the choir in expressing gratitude to God for being a constant pillar in their lives, reminding the listener to always be grateful. The instrumental arrangement on the live recording of the English-sung hymn provides a lively background for the choir, using sprightly electric guitars and vigorous drum lines as well as high-spirited key changes. The track is produced by gospel royalty including Siyanqoba Mthethwa, Mnqobi Nxumalo, Lindelani Mkhize, Mthunzi Namba, and Jabu Hlongwane.
About MTN Joyous Celebration:
MTN Joyous Celebration occupies an exalted place in the South African music scene. Founded in 1996 by Lindelani Mkhize, Jabu Hlongwane and Mthunzi Namba it has enjoyed multi-platinum sales of their CDs and DVDs and picked up countless trophies of the major music awards in South Africa including the SA Music Awards (SAMA), MetroFM Music Awards and Crown Gospel Music Awards. They have amassed millions of views on YouTube with over 460 000 subscribers signed on. The MTN Joyous Celebration live concerts are a popular fixture on gospel music lovers calendars and they attract followers from across the continent of Africa and the world. The ensemble is also known as a cradle for young aspiring gospel musicians who are provided a stage to dazzle and be noticed and then venture off on their own, this is a tradition dating back 25 years. Joyous is sponsored by MTN, Africa’s premium telecommunications network provider.
Motown Gospel is one of the most prominent gospel music companies in the world, boasting over two decades of chart-topping and award-winning artists, albums, and songs. A division of Capitol CMG/Universal Music Group, the world’s leading Christian music company and market leader in recorded music, distribution, and music publishing, Motown Gospel’s artist roster has included Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Smokie Norful, Tye Tribbett, Brian Courtney Wilson, Kierra Sheard, The Clark Sisters and more.
