Mercy Oseghale Set To Lunch New Album.

Mercy Chinyere Oseghale hails from Igbodo in Ika North East Local Govt Area of Delta State was born into the family of Late Barrister Gilbert EBOAGWU and Mrs Grace EBOAGWU on 1 st January, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria.
She gave her life to our Lord Jesus Christ in 1985 at the Church of God Mission Benin City during a song ministration by the Soul’s Harvester’s Choir. Where she later became the Secretary General of the choir. No wonder God gave her the grace to sing.
A year later, she got filled with the Holy Spirit that helped her to get committed into the things of God greatly.
MUSIC MINISTRY
She started her singing ministry at the age of 17 with the Soul Harvesters choir of Church of God Mission Upper Mission Branch Benin City and there she discovered the gift of God upon her life in the area of music.
“My inspiration comes from the Holy Spirit who is my Source and my willingness to lead the people of God into the place of real worship so we can gain access into His Presence to be blessed by the Author of Life Himself”.
My style of music – Africa Contemporary Gospel
Achievements:

·         § Assistant Drama Group Leader of CGM Harvest Centre and in 1987 she received the Arch Bishop Benson Idahosa’s best Artist of the year’s award.

·         § A one time Worship leader with the Faith Power Bible Church Mass Choir, Lagos.

·         § She was also a Praise Leader of the Auchi polytechnic Corporate Worship, Edo State

·         § She was also one of the founding member and two time secretary general of The Omega Promotion (A Gospel Music Club in Auchi Polytechnic Campus Auchi since 1994).

·         § A one time member and lead soloist of the Gospel Echoes of NIFES Auchi Polytechnic.

·         § She is presently the Women president of the CMIC women fellowship and the resident Pastor of one of the branches of the Christian Mission Int’l Church, Lagos.

·         § She was ordained into the Pastoral office in 2004

·         § Her ALBUM “QUAZE” was released February, 2007 with 7 tracks and the title track became a household name among the Christian community in Nigeria and other part of the part of the world like in Houston, North Carolina, London, Dubai etc. Quaze as a song won three nominations in the 2007 Nigeria Music Video Award held in Lagos.

·         § The Audio CD and the Video of Quaze are on air in the following Nigeria Local station: AIT, NTA, TV Continental, Superscreen TV, Metro FM radio, Inspirational Radio, Cool FM etc.

·         § She just released a single “I SHALL NOT DIE” in April 2011, and the full album will be ready before the end of the year. The album is aim to help the hopeless remember that there’s hope for them.

·         § Her music ministry has taken her to various programmes, concerts and worship meeting around Nigeria, like University of Ibadan, Household of God Church, Various parishes of The Redeemed Christian Church of God, The Lagos yearly family inspirational praise Jam, The Church of God Mission Headquarters in Benin, The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria Annual Night of Friendship, etc

She is a blessing to our generation and a woman of substance who believes worshipping God is the whole duty of man upon the face of the earth.
She is married to Pastor Philip Oseghale who the Senior Pastor of Christian Mission Int’l Church (CMIC) and they are is blessed with two wonderful and lovely children (Steve & Sophia).

MERCY OSEGHALE's latest Album " I Shall not Die" Launch comes up
Date: 20th Nov, 2011
Venue: Dehall, Inside Lagos state printing corp compound
Radio B/stop, Awolowo Rd, Ikeja
Time: 4pm
Red Carpet from 3pm
Join us as the Levites of this generation gather to bless the Lord of Host
You are welcome

Charity Christian Music Concert in Honour of Pastor Marjorie Esomowei

Featuring:

Tim Godfrey & the Xtreme Crew

Blessomania

Jbones

Paul Persol

Provabs

Breeze

Pastor Athan

Rainemaker

Xsynna

 Also in the line up are :

Olatubosun,

Yinka Oyewole,

Ranel,

Pastor Athan,

Emeka Jonathan,

AFXC,

AC Motif among others.

Date: Sunday, August 28

Time: 3:00pm - 7:00pm

Venue: RCCG Trinity Tabernacle

18, Adekunle Fajuyi Street, Ikeja GRA

Lagos, Nigeria

Pastor Marjorie Esomowei

Pastor Marj You have given so much of yourself to so many and as you celebrate your 50^th Birthday, We join you maam to give all glory to the King of Kings and Lord of Lords and  Praises and adoration to our Lord who has brought you this far. 

X2D wins the Best Gospel TV Show at African Music Gospel Awards

Best Gospel TV Programm

The Africa Gospel Music Awards 2011 ceremony was held in London on Saturday, July 9, 2011. Award categories at the ceremony include “Best Song”, “Best Music Video” and “Discovery of the Year”.

X2D, Nigeria’s leading Christian entertainment brand, was given the award of the “Best Gospel TV Programme”; thereby clinching the Grand Prize in a category that also had “1 Gospel”, “Afrika Rising” (OHTV, UK), “One Voice” (NTV) and “Shine On” (Channel O, DSTV).

X2D sincerely shares and dedicates this award to every nominee in the category and with all our friends and supporters. Congratulations to all gospel media\entertainment brands all over the world.

Nigerian winners at the award ceremony also include: Tim Godfrey and the Xtreme crew (Best Gospel Group), Joe Praize (Best Artiste), Tolumide (best Artiste), DJ Gosporella (Best Gospel DJ/ Presenter), K’ore (Best Song) and Muyiwa Olarewaju (AGMA Special Award). 

Tim Geofrey, Deji Irawo, Dj Gosporella & K'ore
 holding there AGMA 2011 Awards 

Tim Geofrey, Femi Oyewumi , & K'ore

Femi Oyewumi (X2D Artiste & Media Relations Manager)
holding X2D Best Gospel TV Programm AGMA Awards
on a visit to Beat Fm 99.9

Tim Geofrey, Deji Irawo, Aaron T Aaron , Dj Gosporella & K'ore

Born Of New Everlasting Spirit - J Bones.

Q. May we meet you?

       A. My name is Jimmy Adjoto

       

 Q. Why the name J bones?

       A.    J for Jimmy and Bones – Born Of New Everlasting Spirit was derived         

                  from the passage of Ezekiel 37 (the story of dry bones rising again. I never  

                  knew God would grant me another chance to be back into music after over  

                  a dozen years absent, I feel like Abraham who had a son at old age.

             Q.  Why did you choose to write this song “S.O.S”?

        A. I was just uncomfortable with the average Nigerian mentality where we  

                 are alright with the way things are as long as it doesn’t affect us directly

                   

     Q. Would you call your song a gospel song?

         A. It is a song of prayer for my Nation, What I do is music from my

                   perspective. I am a born again Christian – Christ will always reflect in

                   ALL I do one way or the other

   Q.   How do you intend to make sure this message gets to the right people and   

                  doesn’t end up only for entertainment?

        

       A.  I trust God for direction. I have loads of people who are a blessing and

                 have been sending it via the social media; we continue to trust that the TV  

                 and Radio will continue with their support too.

    Q.   What are your plans for your music career?

     

         A.  I will keep writing, recording and touring for as long as God permits me

     Q.  How has it been juggling music, work and your personal life?

          A.  It is quite challenging at the moment as part of the fund from work goes

                    into music and music is starting to take some time of my family life but I  

                    thank God for a capacity and also a fantastic and supporting beautiful  

                    wife.

      Q. What does music mean to you?

         A.   Music is my unseen friend that connects me to God and connects man to  

                   Jesus through me.

      Q. What does gospel mean to you?

         A.  Good News! We were doomed for Hell but Jesus died that we might live.

  Q.  Are you going to face your music career now or is it still on a part time 

         basis?

         A.  I am just letting God lead me a step at a time.

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 Interview Courtesy of Music Pulse ©2011.  

                  

Toyin Adebola: Passionate, Powerful and Simple.

 Toyin Adebola

HIS love and passion for music made him set  up the — Toyin and Friends, a musical group  , when he came back from the United States  in 2005. Born on January 11, 1969,Toyin Adebola, who is from Ogun State, had his secondary education at Government Secondary School, Gwammaja, and ended up at the Government Technical College, Wudil, Kano. His tertiary education was at the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, where he read technical education. The Chief Executive Officer of Lakeside Energy Limited, who started his musical career as a drummer in 1990, recently organised the Toyin and Friends concert. Themed Worship Unscripted, it featured a lot of gospel artists, including Cohbhams.

Family background: I’m from a polygamous home. I’m the first born of my father. My father worked and retired as a staff of the Ministry of Education, Kano and my mother worked with The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) now called Aviance, also in Kano until she retired about two years ago.

Toyin Adebola talks about what fashion means to him and much more.

Fashion: It has different interpretations depending on who is creating it, but for me, I think fashion is an expression of who you are, well expressed in what you are wearing. I don’t go with what’s in vogue. What is in vogue for me is what I am comfortable with!

Style of dressing: English and simple; a shirt and a nice and comfortable pair of pants, that’s me! But occasionally, I do some native stuff.

Uniqueness of style: Everything about me is basically different. My carriage stands me out. I also hate conforming to what’s in vogue.

Favourite colour: I love brilliant colours, to be precise. I like black and red. I also like white and purple because they are sweet and strong. I love them combined not specific.

Favourite piece of clothing: A nice shirt and trouser. Sometimes a nice denim shirt and khaki pants

Stylish icon(s): Maxwell, he dresses so beautifully. Most times, he’s always on a nice shirt on trousers with jacket. When you see him, one has no choice but to love and respect him.

Role model(s): Rev. Sam Adeyemi, he is my ultimate role model and then musically, it’s Fred Hammond.

Favourite food: Vegetable and fruit Salad.

Favourite designer(s): Base London, because they are not the regular designers. They have very unique designs of Wristwatches and Shoes and I love them because they are not very popular. I also like Diesel.

 

Most expensive item: My soul!                                               

Most cherished possession: God.

Describe yourself in three words: Passionate, powerful and simple.   

Turn on: When everything is just in order

Turn off: Disorderliness and indifference.

Happiest moment(s): When I got a job in Conoil because I waited almost 15 years for that.

Embarrassing moment(s): When my visa to United States was turned down the second time.

Philosophy of life: Life is like one’s best currency. It’s ones most valuable asset, so spend it wisely, do not waste time and be as productive as you can.

If you were given an opportunity to change something in Nigeria, what would it be? Our mindset, it is terrible!

 

The 16th edition of Worship Unscripted with Toyin&Friends will be holding on the 31st of July, 2011 at the Balmoral, 98 Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, Ikeja. The theme is "Winds of Worship" Time is 4pm prompt. Ministering includes Cobhams, Buchi, Iyke Onka, Simi, Akin Cole, Mulero, V6. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Paul Persol & The Wilderness Wailers out with "His Banner" Album.

Paul Persol is a singer/ songwriter, actor, publisher, and preacher who first ventured into music in the college fellowship choir. His traumatic experience of growing up with a single father first endeared him to the deep, philosophical, and inspiring Reggae music largely commercialized by the group "The Wailers."

Persol went on to have very many stage performance experiences in dance, acting, and singing as a theatre acts student in the university. After graduating, he went into advertising and rose to the position of director and copywriter in Leo Burnett, Lagos, Nigeria office.

The first personal Reggae song he ever wrote hit him on his way back home one afternoon, and since then, he has written over 30 top quality songs by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. He has written many unpublished books, one of which was published by Authorhouse, UK, entitled: "Woman, you Need to Hear This." Persol is still building his group "The Wilderness Wailers."

'His Banner' confidently marks the inspiring debut from Paul Persol & The Wilderness Wailers. For more info, visit:

http://www.mpcre8.com

http://www.facebook.com/paulpersol

Princess Anne Inyang is one of Nigeria’s versatile songwriters and vocalist.

Princess Anne Inyang is one of Nigeria’s versatile songwriters and vocalist who loves to praise and worship God. She has been in music industry for about two decades

Princess Anne started out as a jazz artiste from her teens, which later revolved into her singing in the choir after she gave her life to Christ. She subsequently became the music director in of one of the largest choirs in Nigeria known as Evangel Voices. She went solo with the release of her debut album ALL THE WAY WITH JESUS (AKANAM NKWE) while still working in the Bank in 1996. Eventually, she left Banking to face music squarely.

 Princess Anne is the first female music director of TREM who introduced a lot of creativity into song writing and performance. She wrote most of TREM convention theme songs including HOLY HABITATION, PURE FIRE, LET YOUR GLORY FALL, FULLY COMMITTED, POWER IN THE WORD, to mention a few, She is also the author and originator of some popular songs we sing like YOU ARE WORTHY LORD, THINGS ARE GETTING BETTER, GOD CANNOT LIE, and of course the Evergreen Efik song AKANAM NKWE. She’s the first Akwa Ibom artiste whose song is sung all over the world. She’s a passionate worshiper who does not compromise standards.

She has featured in many concerts and events within and outside the country including the annual Calabar Christmas Carnival, JAM Mega Fest, Jubilee Word Celebration, Kingdom Life Music Festival, Shiloh, Azusa, Rivers State First Lady’s Women Mobilization Program, Reinhard Bonnke’s Crusade, Benny Hinn’s Crusades, First Lady’s Visit to AKS, South Africa’s Great Music Festivals, Corporate Events, Black History Month Festival in the USA and many international events.

A multiple award winner, she’s currently being nominated for the National Gospel Awards. Princess Anne recently concluded a musical tour of 6 States in the U.S including Hawaii and is billed to perform at the Africa Day in London scheduled for 6^th August and AKS Convention in Miami on August 15.

Apart from music, she is a seasoned Actress and TV Presenter

Princess Anne Inyang is one of Nigeria’s versatile songwriters and vocalist

CLUB 23 PRESENTS: “NUTTIN’ BUT A G THANG”

“NUTTIN BUT A G THANG”; an evening with Gospel According 2 RAP and DMSquared.

The event also features top talent of Roof Top MCs, BOUQUI, Nikki Laoye, Charles Granville and lots more talent in a night of great music.

The aim of the event is to bridge the gap between artistes and their audience and also to discover new talent in subsequent series.

Date:	Friday 24th June, 2011
Venue:	Quez Ville/ Milk Bar, 9 Akarigbere Close, off Idejo Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Time:	6pm Prompt – Red Carpet Starts

J BONES DEBUT SINGLE ‘S.O.S’ ( Save Our Souls) AND ACCOMPANYING MUSIC VIDEO

Self-styled hip HOPE artiste J Bones is at the forefront of an emergent wave of contemporary artistes who are bringing a message of hope to Nigeria and indeed the world through motivational music. J Bones’s lyrics incorporates elements of faith while also reflecting the prevailing socioeconomic conditions around us.

The song S.O.S (Save our Souls) talks about the present day issues that every Nigerian knows and most Nigerians face. We have come to accept the situation as normal while those who can resolve it turn a deaf ear as long as they are comfortable. The song inspires that we pray for our Nation and the end of the video projects hope for a 'NEW NIGERIA' , We expect to be there shortly as the Change has begun.

The single is produced by and features fast-rising beat maker Ex-O. Replete with poignant, down-to-earth visualizations of the song’s lyrics, the accompanying music video of the song is directed by up and coming cinematographer ToluccI.

Undoubtedly, J Bones is riding on a wind of change sweeping across the music scene, as more and more artistes become catalysts of change and reformation in the African continent. Look out for more hip HOPE music from J Bones in the near future.

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J Bones Ft. EX.O - S.O.S (Save our Souls).flv

Essentials of Goal Setting

(This is an extract from the Musician’s Handbook written by Femi Oyewumi)

Femi Oyewumi

 1. An action plan. You must have career goals, which will help you determine if you are making progress. The music business can be a very tough nut to crack, especially if you have no sense of direction. Many record companies, music publishers, managers, producers, entertainment lawyers, and even booking agents would not work with artistes who have not set any real career goals. They tend to prefer working with musicians who already have their career goals clearly established and are diligently working towards them on their own.
2. Be specific. Before you set out to achieve your goals, you have to know what you really want. Do you have a clear idea of what you are going after? Detailed and clear goals, for example, are selling 10,000 units of your album, playing 15 gigs a month and making at least 500,000 bulks in the first quarter of next year. Such goals help you maintain your focus and keep you on track.
3. Write them down. Do not keep your goals in your head. Put ink to paper. Writing down your goals adds another element of conviction to your intention.
4. Set a deadline. Deadlines have a way of motivating us to act. Set a time limit for achieving each stage of your action plan. Then do whatever it takes to meet those deadlines.
5. Make a list of benefits. You need to answer this question: What is in it for me? From your answer you can compile a list of ways you will benefit from achieving the goal (or goals). When you have a goal that is fuelled by a genuine desire and true belief in your ability to attain it and enjoy the benefits, you will be energized and ready to take on the challenges.
6. Anticipate the obstacles. Make no mistake; there will be bumps along the road. Things can go wrong, people may disappoint you and schedules move slower than you expect. Do not let anything stop you! Try to consider before hand some of the difficulties you will face and then imagine how you will deal with them effectively.
7. Identify all the information, people and organizations that can help you achieve your goal. Start gathering data on the people, places and information sources you will most likely need. Some of these are clubs, churches, agents, radio stations, magazines, graphic artists, producers, etc. You cannot do it on your own. Remember, it is a business involving people and timely information which enables you to achieve your goal faster.
8. Create your action plan. Now write your first draft of your action plan. Start with the goal itself and work backwards through the process. Keep breaking every stage of the plan down into its most basic tasks such as phone calls, packages to be mailed, booking studio time, setting up meetings, writing songs, etc. Then make a short list of your priorities, which are the things that have to be done first following basic, attainable steps.
9. Act now! Finally, and most importantly, you have to work on the plan you have created. A lot of great ideas have sadly withered away because the person who came up with them never took action. Do not let this be your fate. Putting the art and craft of goal setting to work fires your desire and boosts your abilities to get what you want from life immensely.
Friends do not slack, Do something Now.