Category: Afro-Gospel History

Afro Gospel Rap
Faith Olowodunoye

Afro Gospel Music Spotlight on Rising Star Gil Joe

Gil Joe devoted his life to Christ at the age of 17. In just 11 months, he was able to develop his production and musical abilities by working with A4jeazy, one of the top Gospel music producers on the planet at the time. When Gil Joe signed to Frank Edwards’ record company Rocktown in 2013, he released his debut single, El Shaddai, featuring Frank Edwards.

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Afro-Gospel History
Faith Olowodunoye

What You Should Know About The Best Christian DJ Horphoray

n 2021, DJ Horphuray etched his name into the history books by achieving a world record as the first Gospel DJ with an awe-inspiring feat – playing gospel songs for an uninterrupted 72 hours. The stage for this remarkable accomplishment was set at the Kulture Yard in Lagos, Nigeria, between November 19th and November 21st, 2021. 

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Afro-Gospel History
Faith Olowodunoye

5 Veteran Afro-Gospel Artists We Miss in Nigeria

Over the years, several Afro-Gospel artists have made a significant impact on the Nigerian music scene. Unfortunately, as time progresses, some of these iconic figures have faded from the limelight. In this blog post, we will highlight five veteran Afro-Gospel artists who have left an indelible mark on Nigeria’s music landscape and whose absence we keenly feel.

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Afro-Gospel History
Faith Olowodunoye

121 Selah: The emerging contemporary afro-gospel choir

Selah is a contemporary afro gospel choir that has taken the music scene by storm. Composed of several individual talents, this group has made a resounding impact with their awe-inspiring performances that dominated the Old Mutual Amazing Voices Competition. 

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Afro-Gospel History
Faith Olowodunoye

Here’s why you should have a Limoblaze Playlist

Limoblaze, whose real name is Samuel Onwubiko, is a Christian rapper, singer, composer, record producer, and actor who uniquely combines Afrobeat and Gospel. From a young boy who discovered his love for music and released his debut song in 2012 to a global recording artist and pioneer of Afro-gospel music, he indeed has come a long way. In the course of his musical career, he has worked with artists such as Grammy Award-winning rapper Lecrae, Grammy Nominee and Billboard Award Winner Travis Greene, Grammy Award-winning rapper Da TRUTH, Ada Ehi, and Johnny Drille, among others. His collaboration with these artists demonstrates his talent and the wide recognition he has garnered in the music industry

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Afro-Gospel History
Faith Olowodunoye

The Controversy Around Afro-Gospel Songs and Why it Doesn’t Matter

It’s no secret that music has the power to move us emotionally and spiritually. With its infectious rhythms and uplifting lyrics, Afro-Gospel music is no exception. It has the ability to touch our souls and connect us to a higher power. For many, the fusion of African beats and Gospel music is a powerful combination that speaks to their hearts and minds.

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