October has given us a lot to listen to. There has been plenty of worship, some proper AfroGospel, live sessions, music coming out of Ghana and Nigeria, and a few releases that we’ve been enjoying all October.
So here are six October releases we have been listening to this month.
1. I Believe, Theophilus Sunday
Theophilus Sunday released “I Believe” on October 22, and if you know his music, the nearly 20-minute track will probably not surprise you.
“I Believe” is a straightforward declaration of faith and at almost 20 minutes, you really have no excuse to rush through it.
2. Sound of Lover (Live), Yinka Okeleye & Noble G
Yinka Okeleye and Noble G released “Sound of Lover (Live)” on October 22, and this one requires some commitment.
If you enjoy longer worship sessions, give this one some time. You probably will not finish it in one sitting, but you may find yourself returning to different sections.
3. W’ate M’anim, Diana Hamilton
Diana Hamilton released “W’ate M’anim” on October 16, and we have been enjoying how much gratitude sits at the centre of the song.
The Ghanaian gospel singer looks back at God’s faithfulness and the things He has brought her through, which gives the song a very personal quality.
4. Agyesɛ Woa, Ruth Adjei
Ruth Adjei released “Agyesɛ Woa,” which means “Except You,” on October 9.
Ruth is singing about dependence on God and the reality that there are limits to what we can accomplish through our own strength, plans and ability.
It is a song for the moments when you need to remember that your plans are not the whole story and that you still need God in the middle of everything you are trying to do.
5. Oruko Jesu, Testimony Jaga
Testimony Jaga released “Oruko Jesu” on October 9.
This is one of those songs that works particularly well when you want something lively on your playlist.
6. Idinma, Ebuka Songs & Alternate Sound
Ebuka Songs and Alternate Sound released “Idinma (Mercy Prevails) / Amour of God / New Generation” on October 7 as a 13-minute worship session.
For people who enjoy live worship music, this is probably one of the more interesting releases on this list.
It also shows how much the live session has become its own format in contemporary gospel music. It is no longer unusual for an artist to release a long worship recording designed to be listened to as an experience rather than squeezed into the usual three-minute structure.
And October is still not done.
Even with these six songs, there is plenty more to explore.
Now tell us, which October release has made it onto your repeat list?
