Music Review: ‘The Hill’ by Travis Greene
Travis Greene’s latest album ‘The Hill’ undeniably has some of the most sensational and anointed songs the gospel music sphere has seen in a while. The album was recorded live at Mosaic Church in Charlotte, North Carolina under the RCA Inspiration Label. The album was officially released on the 30th of October, 2015, and contains […]
Journey to Self
I remember a point in time when Christian songs were limited to the slow and hymn-like styles, when the young ones always complained of not having songs they could relate with, they felt caged. Gospel music in Nigeria has taken a new dimension; artistes express themselves in native dialects, English and Pidgin, breaking the […]
Video of the Week: Godwin by Korede Bello
It’s FINALLY out! The hot, new video to Godwin, Korede Bello’s hit single has been released. Not too long ago, we published a feature on Korede’s signing to Don Jazzy’s record label, Mavin Records. It’s great to see that the young man is now a force to reckon with, making steady waves in the music […]
Isabella Releases “You Are Awesome” Live Recording
The popular and much loved multi-award winning, multi-talented Gospel Recording Artist, Isabella, has released the live recording of her hit contemporary worship song “You Are Awesome” to her loyal and ardent followers across the globe. As well as being one of the most prominent and in-demand Nigerian Gospel Artists based in the UK, Isabella is […]
Gospel Touch Music Awards Releases Nominations
Gospel Touch is an organisation that celebrates the achievement of gospel artists. The achievement celebration of these artists would take place in Central London on the 27th of September with an awards ceremony. This ceremony is bound to be prestigious in all areas, from the nominations to the chosen entertainment. This is one of […]
Sam Adebanjo’s Inspiration
London-based Gospel singer and leader of Gospel music group, DTWG, bares his mind on his music, industry issues and the way forward for Gospel music with Connect Nigeria’s Michael Abimboye. CN: We have seen artistes return to Nigeria and become huge stars almost immediately; when are you returning to Nigeria? SA: Sam Adebanjo & DTWG […]
Gospel Artiste, Onos Says ‘Everything has Changed’ with New Single
Nigerian Gospel act, Onos, often described as the Nigerian Witney Houston, returns to the music scene with a new single which says ‘Everything Has Changed’. It’s a worship track that will get you appreciating how far God has brought you and how everything has changed for the better. This will surely get you lifting hands […]
Frank Edwards, Tope Alabi, Sinach, Buchi, Others Make Connect Nigeria’s Top 10 Gospel Artistes
In Nigeria, Gospel music has mostly had to take the back seat especially as it concerns constant airplay and financial success. This is in spite of the fact that Nigerians are faithful adherents of two of the largest religions in the world. Occasionally, some Gospel artistes have had to add some flavour of secular […]
Nigerian Gospel Artiste Prays for Africa; Dedicates Music to Kenya Mall Victims
The death of 70 people in a Kenyan shopping mall has continued to attract prayers just as the world continues mourning. Sam Adebanjo, Nigerian gospel musician, has recorded a tribute titled Prayer for Africa and dedicated to the memory of the lives lost in the attack. Adebanjo, a MOBO nominee explained that the tragedy in […]
Gospel Act, Lily Perez Records Love Song, Denies Changing Genre
By Nelson Odu Lily Perez is a young gospel artiste who started her gospel career in Abuja before relocating to Lagos with her producer and hubby, VC Perez. After releasing a couple of gospel songs that received minor attention, the pretty faced singer has recorded her first love song. When asked if she was switching […]