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@JekalynCarr Wins 3 Stellar Gospel Music Awards in 2019!

April 8, 2019 rimamtsikilukagmailcom Leave a comment

@JekalynCarr Wins 3 Stellar Gospel Music Awards in 2019!

.@JekalynCarr Wins 3 Stellar Gospel Music Awards in 2019!

Jekalyn Carr – internationally acclaimed and award-winning artist/author/actress/speaker/entrepreneur – garnered 3 Stellar Awards during the ceremony held on Friday, March 29, 2019, in Las Vegas, NV.

The beloved young woman was awarded in the categories of Albertina Walker Female Vocalist of the Year, Traditional Female Vocalist of the Year and Traditional CD of the Year for the project One Nation Under God, and set the arena on fire during her performance of “It’s Yours.”

One Nation Under God

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Jekalyn Carr

Jekalyn Carr

“First, it was a great honor to be nominated alongside the other amazingly talented and well-deserving ladies,” Jekalyn says. “To win…it was an Absolute honor!! Receiving an award of this caliber, named after the legend herself, Ms. Albertina Walker, is a memory I will always cherish. I did not expect it, therefore, I feel blessed to know how others perceive my ministry. As God continues to grace me to do so, I will continue to carry on that sound of ministry mixed with the traditional feeling that the church loves so much and deliver the evolving sound of today. I grew up on the traditional sound and I can remember how powerful and life-changing it was then. My heritage means a lot to me and I’m grateful to embrace it and to be one of the chosen ones carrying such a mantle.”

Allen Carr – proud father, label president and producer – comments:

“I am just elated of her accomplishments and her winning three Stellar Awards this week, shows what will happen if you put in the work and believe. Watching her grow from the beginning stages of her ministry and career, to where she is now, is amazing. This is and continues to be a great year of success for Jekalyn. She is such a humble being and I look forward to more of the great things that will come out of her.”

Independent artist, Carr, has taken the industry by storm with her rising success. Since her break-out single in 2013, “Greater Is Coming,” she has gone on to create two top producing gospel albums, One Nation Under God and The Life Project. Most recently, Carr has added author to already impressive résumé with the book, You Will Win.

Recently, the celebrated Carr accomplished a rare feat. Her latest single, “It’s Yours,” has held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Gospel Airplay Chart as well as the MEDIABASE Gospel Chart for 8 CONSECUTIVE WEEKS!

The 34th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards will air on BET Network on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, at 7 PM ET / 6 PM CT.

ABOUT JEKALYN CARR:

GRAMMY® nominated and Dove Award winning artist, Jekalyn Carr, has been soaring to success since the beginning of her career at the tender age of 15.

As an independent artist, Carr has garnered both national and international reach with two No. 1 Billboard Top Gospel Albums, The Life Project and One Nation Under God, as well three No.1 Billboard Gospel Airplay songs and two No. 1 on Gospel Digital Song chart for, “You’re Bigger” and “You Will Win.” The song “You’re Bigger” also peaked at No. 33 on the Adult R&B Radio Airplay chart.

Jekalyn’s achievements have landed her collaborations with gospel legends Shirley Caesar and Dorothy Norwood and performances on GMA’s Dove Awards, OWN’s Greenleaf, BET’s “Joyful Noise,” Black Music Honors and The Triumph Awards. In addition, she was featured in a documentary, Rejoice and Shout alongside legends such as Smokey Robinson, Andrae Crouch, and Kirk Franklin.

As compelling as she is as a vocalist, she is equally as dynamic as an evangelist. This emerging artist’s national acclaim is evinced by the distinct honor of being named Jet Magazine’s Top Ten Faces You Need to Know and Ebony’s Power 100 list.

Jekalyn’s heartfelt ministry and songs touch all genres, young and old. Her message is, “you can be successful if you believe, pursue the vision, and most of all trust God.”

Coming up..! Interview Session with "G PAPA WILSON" the SWEETEST NAME crooner..

April 2, 2019 rimamtsikilukagmailcom Leave a comment

Coming up..! Interview Session with “G PAPA WILSON” the SWEETEST NAME crooner..

4wardgospel NG presents Exclusive online interview session with “GPAPA WILSON” the SWEETEST NAME Crooner.

G-PAPA Wilson who recently released his latest track SWEETEST NAME produced by the prolific producer TKLEX which gained wide acceptance following the release of this hit. Gpapa Wilson has been enjoined for an online interview with one of African’s leading Gospel blog 4WARDGOSPEL NG.

Date: Friday 5th April 2019

Time: 8:00pm – 8:45pm(Nigerian Time)

Venue: Online

Stay tuned as you want to knw what inspired him behind such a great tune. We will keep you updated. Thankyou.

Toluwanimee Unveils Debut Album Cover Alongside Campaign Photos!

March 25, 2019 rimamtsikilukagmailcom Leave a comment

Toluwanimee Unveils Debut Album Cover Alongside Campaign Photos!

– Toluwanimee Unveils Cover Art For Debut Album “Go Deeper” + Campaign Photos!

With the eager anticipation for the release of Toluwanimee’s “Go Deeper” album, coming with the concert tagged “An evening of Worship with Toluwanimee,” featuring other anointed ministers; the sonorous singer unveils the album cover, alongside campaign photos.

Last month, Toluwanimee initiated the process of the journey towards the album when she released the single “The Reason,” while also explaining the brief hiatus that separated the period between the first announcement of the album and the recent, thereby sharing the testimony behind the released single.

Toluwanimee keeps the cover simple but chic. Her style is elegant. The presentation is vibrant, contemporary and intense. It is an appropriate representation of the songs contained in the album, thereby depicting the name of the album –“Go Deeper”. Toluwanimee’s music is contemporary but with great spiritual depth and she maximizes every medium to pass the message across, including imagery and visuals.

The “Go Deeper” album release concert tagged “An evening of Worship with Toluwanimee,” is slated for Easter Monday, April 22^ndat the citadel and Towers, House on the Rock, Abuja, by 4pm.

See more pictures below:

Credits

Cover Art by Justin Foster

Styled by Toluwanimee

Photos by BigH

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Kind Regards

– Word of Wisdom:

“Prepare your work outside And make it ready for yourself in the field; Afterwards, then, build your house.” – Proverbs 24:27

Checkout Nathaniel Bassey’s Reply to Someone Who Called Him ‘The Most Anointed’ Will Shock You

March 21, 2019 rimamtsikilukagmailcom Leave a comment

Checkout Nathaniel Bassey’s Reply to Someone Who Called Him ‘The Most Anointed’ Will Shock You

Prominent Nigerian gospel minister and worship leader, Nathaniel replied someone who called him the “Most Anointed”.

Read below to see his reply;

Real Kemochy: Thank you for the word…I ask for abundant grace to fulfill purpose. @nathanielblow, the most anointed/spiritual gospel singer in the world. I give it to you sir.

Nathaniel Bassey: @realkemochy Shalom Sis. I see what you are trying to say, but you see, personally i don’t think there’s any thing like one being the most anointed. God has his people I around the world. I don’t even deceive myself to think I’m the most anointed. There isn’t a categorization like that in the kingdom. We all serve God in different capacities and really no place for comparison. God bless you my dear sister.

NEWS:Tasha Cobbs Leonard hits on WOE Magazine discusses Latest Issues

March 21, 2019 rimamtsikilukagmailcom Leave a comment

NEWS:Tasha Cobbs Leonard hits on WOE Magazine discusses Latest Issues

A dynamic powerhouse and multifaced trailblazer, Tasha Cobbs Leonard is not an amateur on the gospel music scene, but a stalwart. From winning a Grammy to being a 3 times Dove, 2 times Billboard and Stellar award winner, Tasha Cobbs Leonard has impacted lives through her latest project Heart, Passion, Pursuit: Live at Passion City Church. While touring, Tasha has poured her heart out, flowing under God’s anointing through spontaneous worship during live performances singing some of our favorites hits (Break Every Chain, For Your Glory, Fill Me Up and much more) to fans from all over the world. The passion for this project is felt as she shares translucent heartfelt stories about her life, music, and ministry.

WOE Magazine had the pleasure to catch up with Tasha for a chat about her journey, latest project, purpose, and much more!

WM: Tell us a little bit about your musical journey

TCL: I grew up in a very musical family. My entire family would gather together on holidays or any given day to sing in harmonies. We actually had no choice but to sing when we were younger (Inserts smile). My love for music and worship grew from those experiences with my family.

WM: Heart, Passion, Pursuit Live is one of your latest projects. Why do you believe listeners, fans, and followers are connected to this project?

TCL: Heart, Passion, Pursuit Live is one of my favorite projects to date. I believe it connects with the listener because it shows a different, more intimate side of me. I had the opportunity to share testimonies behind the songs. It was just a fun project!

WM: You are recognized as an international recording artist. How has your travel experience given you a different perspective about how Christians worship God?

TCL: It is such an honor to lead God’s people in worship. It is one of the joys of my life. I am always inspired by the different expressions of worship around the world. I’m often challenged and encouraged each time I have an opportunity to worship with my brothers and sisters in various nations who aren’t as “privileged” as many of us are in the USA. Many times you will find that some have walked miles to make it to those encounters, many not knowing where their next meal will come from, but their worship and faith are so strong! It is always an eye-opening experience for me!

Credits for all images: (Photographer, Drea Nicole) (Hair, Brandi Frye) (MUA, Kiarra Harris)

WM: Black women are constantly striving to fit into a “Perfect Image” painted by society from weight to hair textures, body adjustments and even changing skin tones. Tell us some of the challenges you faced in the industry to maintain a certain image.

TCL: I’ve honestly not experienced very many challenges in the industry as it pertains to image. (Well, not that I know of lol). I do agree that having a “perfect image” is a pressure that we all face. It isn’t always easy being a “fluffy” girl in this world, but I’ve found a confidence in my beauty that no man has the ability to take away.

WM: Why do you believe women have a hard time accepting some of their natural God-given attributes?

TCL: It is easy to get caught up in the expectations of the world as it pertains to image and looks. However, I believe there are many strong female leaders and women of influence taking a stand and letting the world know that it is ok to look different, express yourself differently and BE DIFFERENT!

WM: In today’s society, most artists are subjected to the negative opinions of followers on social media. Previously you received some backlash from some within the Christian community for collaborating with Nicki Minaj. How do you handle negative criticism?

TCL: Social Media has given everyone a platform to express their opinions. This is not always a bad thing! Negative comments and opinions that differ from ours are inevitable. As believers, if we are confident that God has given us instructions to do something that is groundbreaking or outside of the norm, DO IT! Obedience is better than sacrifice! Everyone won’t always agree with what you do, but God will always avenge us when we boldly do his will. “We wrestle not against flesh and blood”…. We all have one common enemy. His name is Satan! Fighting one another is what the enemy would desire for us to do… let’s do the opposite!

WM: Do you believe some of your purpose is to bridge the gap between various genres with the gospel community? If so, explain? Why is important for gospel artist to cross over to mainstream?

TCL: I am called to be a bridge. Not just between music genres, but cultures, nationalities, races and all groups of people with differences. It is important for everyone to complete their assignment and purpose in the earth, whatever that entails.

WM: You and your husband work and travel together. How do you balance being a wife and an artist?

TCL: It is my greatest joy to serve with and to serve my husband! He brings Peace! Lol Balancing the two roles are always a matter of being attentive to one another’s needs.

WM: You have mentioned the importance of accountability. Tell us why mentorship is very dear to your heart.

TCL: I believe it is important to have someone who covers you in prayer, hold you accountable and imparts into you with wisdom. One of my mentors always tells me that “No man is an island.”

FUN FACTS About Tasha Cobbs Leonard

What are currently reading?

I am reading “When God Becomes Real” by Brian Johnson

Name your 3 top favorite beauty brands

1. Urban SkinRX

2. Mac

3. Anastasia

If you choose between Michelle Obama, Jesus or Mother Theresa, who would you choose to have dinner with?

Jesus

What would you say is your favorite food or meal?

Mac and Cheese

Aside from hitting the Billboard charts with inspirational music, Tasha launched ‘Fritz Eyewear’ last year, named after her late father Bishop Fritz Cobbs during the Essence Magazine Music Festival. She said of her father: “My father was one of the kindest, most loving people you’d ever meet. He was a Pastor who honestly wanted nothing but the best for everyone. He would end each of our worship services by instructing the congregation to “Love Everybody.” My Father was a living, breathing, an example of God’s love in the earth! When people wear frames from the “Fritz Eyewear Collection” it is my desire that people are inspired to literally see things the way my Father, Fritz, saw them… through the lens of LOVE.”

Be sure to download her latest project Heart, Passion, Pursuit: Live on all digital platforms.

#WOEAPPROVED

She’s Simply a Woman Who Owns Her Excellence!

JOS ARE YOU READY!!! Splen9ja presents; AUDITION!!! – The Voice Of Plateau Vocal Hunt..!

March 15, 2019 rimamtsikilukagmailcom Leave a comment

Audition ! Audition!! Audition!!! Splen9ja presents; The Voice Of Plateau Vocal Hunt..!

*THE VOICE OF PLATEAU*

_Star Edition_

*FORMS are sold for #1000 only*

AUDITION

*Genre of songs love, and Gospel*

*Star Price*

*#350,000* worth recording Deal, an Album, Promotion and a Video for the hit track

*1st Runner up*

*150,000* worth studio recording deal and promotion

*2nd Runner up*

*100,000* Worth studio recording deal and promotion

Audition

*Date 14 April 2019

*Time: 3:00pm prompt

*Venue: HB Hotel And suits, Gwarandok, Millionaires Quarters Jos, Plateau State

[Photos] Mercy Chinwo, Judikay, EeZee Tee Receive Dr. Tony Rapu & Sammie Okposo At EeZee Conceptz Villa In Lagos!

March 14, 2019 rimamtsikilukagmailcom Leave a comment

[Photos] Mercy Chinwo, Judikay, EeZee Tee Receive Dr. Tony Rapu & Sammie Okposo At EeZee Conceptz Villa In Lagos!

The Senior Pastor of This Present House, Founder of House of Freedom, Nigeria Dr Tony Rapu and Iconic Nigerian Gospel singerSammie Okposo paid a courtesy visit toEeZee Conceptz Villa in Lagos.
The highly respected personalities were received by the entire team of EeZee Conceptz including signees – the sensationalMercy Chinwo and newest member of the family Judikay.

Recall that last month, Founder of Revival Assembly, Apostle Anselm Madubuko and wife Emmy Kosgei, veteran actor Hilda Dokubo, music minister Chris Morgan were present at the villa when Judikay was officially signed to the label. It is safe to say that the great work which EeZee Conceptz is doing in the ‘Gospo-sphere’ is attracting dignitaries, just like that bible verse puts it.
Moreover, on February 14th, EeZee Conceptz hosted the Gospel Online Media at the Villa in Lagos. It was a time of bonding and resolving impending issues plaguing the industry as far as the online media and artiste relationship is concerned. The next day, 15th of February, EeZee Conceptz and crew, including sensational artiste Mercy Chinwo invaded Alaba Market to express‘excess love’ to the community.
The CEO of EeZee Conceptz Ezekiel ThankGod aka EeZee Tee commening on the courtesy visit said:
“It’s only the beginning. Our attention is to attract the attention of the whole world while doing the kingdom business with excellence and precision. We are leaving no stone unturned.”
EeZee Conceptz is the record label behind the success story of Mercy Chinwo. The record label recently signed and released 2 singles – “Idinma” & “More than Gold(Remix)” featuring Mercy Chinwo – for music minister Judikay. Also, EeZee Tee is the manager behind artistes such as Frank Edwards, Preye Odede and more.
See more pictures below:

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Thought For the Day: “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he” – Proverbs 23:7

Papa David Oyedepo Speaks – It’s Shameful Politicians Are Proud Of Rigged Elections

March 7, 2019 rimamtsikilukagmailcom Leave a comment

News: Papa David Oyedepo Speaks – It’s Shameful Politicians Are Proud Of Rigged Elections

Founding Senior Pastor of the Living Faith Church, also known as Winners’ Chapel, Bishop David Oyedepo, has commented on the last presidential and National Assembly elections, which he said was marred with widespread rigging.

According to Vanguard, Oyedepo, speaking at the church headquarters in Ota, Ogun state on Sunday, said the election was marred with irregularities, but prayed that Nigeria will not experience another war as a result of the polls. He said:

“OTHER DEVELOPED COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD HAD DEVELOPED THEIR MODE OF VOTING INTO A DIGITISED METHOD, BUT IT’S A SHAME THAT IN NIGERIA, WE STILL QUEUE UP TO VOTE, AND SOMEBODY WOULD STILL BE INTIMIDATED BY THUGS.

WITH THESE, IT’S A SHAME HOW POLITICIANS IN THIS PART OF THE WORLD ARE PROUD OF ELECTIONS MARRED WITH RIGGING.

IN COVENANT UNIVERSITY, ANY STUDENT CAUGHT INDULGING IN EXAMINATION MALPRACTICE, IS GONE. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF HIS OR HER FATHER IS THE HEAD OF UNITED NATIONS OR NOT.”

He prayed against bloodbath in any part of the country in the forthcoming governorship and house of assembly elections.

Congratulations to Nigerian-International Gospel music songtress SINACH for breaking the record of 100million views on youtube.

March 7, 2019 rimamtsikilukagmailcom Leave a comment

News: Sinach Way Maker Video hit 100 million views on Youtube

Without nudity, profanity, video vixens, club scenes and the other regular features of most music videos in Nigeria (and Africa), WAY MAKER by SINACH has crossed the 100 Million Mark on Youtube!

Davido with FALL(114m), and Yemi Alade’s Johnny(101m) are the only other two who have achieved this feat, amongst the plethora of artists and videos that are released in a super talented Nigerian Music industry. P Square’s ‘Personally’ comes close with 88m and a host of others trailing behind.

With over 789,000 subscribers, SINACH has 25 songs above the 1m mark on Youtube, with ‘I Know Who I Am’ currently with 54 million views, the Name of Jesus 35m, and her most recently released song, ‘Give Thanks’ just 100k short of the 1million bar as at the time of this report.

Sinach recently adding ‘Mentorship’ as another of her products, as she partners with Gosgem an International Online Mentorship Platform to tell her success story around the world, live and online.

Sinach 2017, Sinach has toured over 40 Countries and packed out halls and stadiums. She is billed for a concert in Cote-d’Ivoire this month, and another one in Lekki, Nigeria on the 30th of March.

Congratulations Mrs Sinach Joseph!

Political News: Plateau PDP Embraces Margaret Inusa a former Gubernatorial Candidate of the ADP

March 7, 2019 rimamtsikilukagmailcom Leave a comment

Political News: Plateau PDP Embraces Margaret Inusa a former Gubernatorial Candidate of the ADP

Plateau PDP Embraces Margaret Inusa a former Gubernatorial Candidate of the ADP

The Former gubernatorial candidate of the ADP, Pastor Margaret Inusa has formerly decamped to the PDP in Plateau State with just 3days to the gubernatorial elections.

Pastor Margaret led other party faithfuls of the ADP and all her supporters to the PDP in a grand occasion at the Plateau State PDP office on Wednesday 6th March, 2019. You will recall that Pastor Margaret was the ADP gubernatorial candidate until she was forced to step down for John Timlong in an unusual circumstance.

The PDP State Chairman, Dmishi Sango who was on hand to receive the team of decampees, described it as a boast to the party with just 3days to the Local Elections in the state and assured them that the party was open to all.

JT Usini, the gubernatorial candidate of the PDP was also present to welcome the decampees and assured all that he will run an all inclusive government and promised to run just for one tenure.

Pastor Margaret delivering her speech to pressmen and all present asserted that;

“A little over six months ago, the race for building the Plateau of our dreams began. It was with the sole aim of advancing us as a people. Reviewing the potential and resources we are blessed with as to where we are as a people made us resolute to achieve our newly found purpose.

And we started this journey with our minds and eyes open: accepting that the road ahead will be uncertain at times, but believing that it will lead us towards a brighter future not just for us now but for our children – and their children too.

I Margaret Inusa, take a stand right now with all our associates, allies and everyone in our network. We take a bold stand with the People’s Democratic Party. We embrace the PDP Mandate.

I want an emancipation of Plateau State from obscurity, to a stronger, better, safe and prosperous State. A home to the masterminds and innovators who will shape the world ahead.

I want the ambition, the dreams and potential of Plateau to be seen, felt and known. A great, global trading state that is respected around the world as strong, confident and united. That was the dream that informed the Plan for Plateau. One that ensures we come first as a state and as a people.

We as a people are not only bound by resources, opportunity and potential, we are bound by blood, tears, pain and struggle.

We are diverse in our pursuits but bound by one common goal -To prosper and flourish”

There was a show of warm reception where the chairman and the party’s executives of Plateau State, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Dmishi Sango encouraged and welcomed the new decampees which includes ward heads, Councilors and youth leaders who are courageous to join the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).

She also reiterated that “they resented me that I was a woman. They taunted me that I was from the minority tribe and that I didn’t have the capacity or resources needed to make a difference. Over time every one of these enemies were disappointed as I emerged the Flag Bearer of the Action Democratic Party Plateau State and our network of men and women grew in capacity”

On her transit to the People’s Democratic Party “I am obliged with the vote of confidence from the party’s executives and the rest of the decampee with me a network who are over 100,000 supporters, allies and all who believe that we can and we will make a difference in our time in Plateau State, prompt us daily to seek out solutions to the menace we face in our society today” Pastor Margaret Inusa said.

She rounded off by clearing the air that she was not at any moment paid to drop her position as the gubernatorial candidate of the ADP but rather stepped down due to pressure and threat of withdrawing funds and support from the party executives. She was pained that after stating her conditions for stepping down, she was slighted for being a woman and no condition was met.

The party Chairman, Dmishi Sango presented the membership card for her and her supporters as they tore that of the ADC, she also received the flag of the PDP to welcome her into the party.