Tag: afro-gospel artists

Wande
Afro Gospel Rap
Faith Olowodunoye

Here is Our Favorite Songs From Nigerian-American Singer Wande

Yewande Isola, better known by her stage name Wande, is an American Christian hip-hop performer of Nigerian descent. She used to work as an A&R administrator in Austin, Texas and was interested in journalism. Being the first woman to sign to Reach Records in 2019 was a significant accomplishment, even if she had previously worked as an independent journalist.

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Izee Smith Mood
Afro-Gospel Rising Stars
Faith Olowodunoye

Best of Izee Smith is yet to come

Izee Smith has contributed to a few songs, including those in which he has been featured. He has amassed over a million Spotify plays and nearly 44,000 monthly listeners. That seems like a lot to me—after all, how many individuals get to have that many streams for roughly five songs? 

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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 Ampiano
Afro-Gospel Playlist
Faith Olowodunoye

Should every Afro Gospel song be Amapiano.

Amapiano, a genre of house music originating from South Africa in the early 2010s, is a musical tapestry woven with influences from deep house, jazz, kwaito, and afrobeat. Translating to “the pianos” in Zulu, Amapiano is distinguished by its continuous piano melodies, deep basslines, a touch of jazz, and the rhythmic infusion of Zulu beats.

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Afro Gospel Rap
Faith Olowodunoye

Here is why Miss Walters may be the Ghanaian Version of KSB

Miss Walters has been a catalyst for change in Ghana, reshaping the landscape and bringing gospel music to new heights. Miss Walters shares a similar narrative, courageously navigating Ghana’s gospel music terrain. Both artists embody resilience, carving a niche for themselves in an industry that demands perseverance.

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