A Recap of November’s Afro Gospel Gist – Editor’s Pick
November started on low vibes. It was just a good and slow month. However, here
November started on low vibes. It was just a good and slow month. However, here
“Love Practitioner” is the lead single, and for good reason. It’s a groovy, upbeat track that’s all about that confident, lover-boy energy. Anendlessocean’s vocals are smooth as butter on this one, and the chorus is super catchy. I caught myself humming it all day.
The Soweto Gospel Choir is winning hearts on a global scale. From prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall to local community centers, their music resonates with audiences worldwide.
With over a billion people regularly using the internet, it’s undeniably one of the most
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?
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.
Henry Ifeanyi Orji, professionally known as Henrisoul, born on April 5, 1989, is a versatile Nigerian musician, singer, and songwriter. His musical style, termed “AFRO LIFE,” seamlessly blends afrobeat and highlife melodies, paying homage to his African roots.
There are no spiritual papers to print spiritual books, no spiritual drumsets or microphones for ministers and preachers. A beat is a beat. This conversation exists only because a number of believers, especially young folks, only open to songs because of their beats. The beat is only an element. The melody is only the presentation. The substance is in the lyrics. Can we focus on the substance rather than argue constantly about minor elements?
Mike Abdul’s journey in music began on November 8, 2001, when he co-founded Midnight Crew, a group that would later become a pivotal force in the Nigerian gospel music scene. However, it was after the release of his albums “Good 2 Go,” “Korede,” and “Grateful” that his individual prowess truly came to the forefront. One striking facet of Mike Abdul’s journey is his versatility. A prolific songwriter, music director, skilled singer, and multi-instrumentalist, he embodies the essence of a complete artist.
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.