Versatile gospel singer Akesse Brempong has released much awaited smashing Afrobeat gospel song “Blessed” featuring Joe Mettle as he sets off the month of June in the right perspective and on a positive declarative note.

The new Afrobeat jam offers restoration, and hope, shifting attention to the fact that, in spite of what we go through on a daily basis, we are still blessed and not cursed.

The feet tapping and head nodding song creates the mood for a gentle dance, coupled with the perfect vocal diversity from the two gospel stars made the song come alive.

The song also comes with a compelling video with superb atmospheres and dancing grooves especially from Akesse Brempong and Joe Mettle.

The two thriving gospel singers have been noted to be part of the contemporary voices carrying the Ghana gospel music to other parts of the world through their crafts.

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LYRICS

Who am I that you are mindful of me
I am nobody but you listen to me
Brand new mercies every morning I see
Oh happy day, you have taken my sins away

Lord you set you love on me
Let your love on me
And you shine your light on me
Shine your light me
And I can say that I am blessed

Adom Nyame ahyira me
(Wahyira me, wahyira me)
Wako me mmoa aboa me
(W’aboa me, w’aboa me)
Omo Jesu bless me
(He bless me, He bless me)
Oluwa bless me
(He bless me, He bless me)

Lord you have poured your anointing upon my head
And my cup is running over
Surely your goodness and your mercy they will follow me
All of the days
The days of my life
Here we go say
Goodness and mercy (follow me)
Kindness and favour ( follow me)
Signs and wonders (follow me)
Oh na na na na na
I am blessed, I am blessed

Everybody say
( I am blessed)
Everybody say
( I am blessed)
Le-le-le-le
(I am blessed)
Blessings de follow me

A new version of worship favorite “Way Maker” is now available from Revere and fronted by William McDowell and Darlene Zschech.

They’ve recently shared, “We’ve been singing it and we’ve heard it in different versions, but the best-kept secret about ‘Way Maker’ is that it was born in Nigeria. Our hope with the Revere version is to gently help steer the church away from a production culture where the emphasis can, mistakenly, become a love for worship, to a reverential culture where the focus is, clearly and firmly, a love for Christ.”

In her introductory comments on the video, Darlene Zschech unveils the best kept secret about this song that has taken the western world by storm – it is from Africa.

“Way Maker” has also become an anthem over the past weeks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Numerous hospitals have been playing the song from their rooftops to the parking lots, taking a few moments to pray for those impacted by the virus as well as to honor those who are tirelessly working the front lines to battle this pandemic. And just this weekend, the song was sung by thousands who took to the streets in Minneapolis, MN during a protest march to honor the life of George Floyd and to fight against racism.

“For years, we have longed to see the songs of other nations meaningfully impact the global church,” shares Jonathan Brown, President, Integrity Music. “‘Way Maker’ has accomplished more than our wildest dreams. It is our great joy to celebrate this powerful artist’s accomplishment. Way to go, Sinach!”

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Sinach, whose full name is Osinachi Okoro, is the songwriter to “Way Maker.” From being sung in churches around the world to numerous versions recorded by many of today’s top artists, “Way Maker” has made a global impact in truly unprecedented ways. More than 60 recording artists have covered the song, such as Leeland, Michael W. Smith – whose version went to No. 1 at radio, Mandisa, Bethel, Passion (feat. Kristian Stanfill, Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes), Miranda Curtis, American Idol contestants Genevieve Linkowski and David Archuletta, and most recently Revere featuring Darlene Zschech and William McDowell.

At press time, Sinach’s ‘Way Maker” music video has more than 151 million views (video below), while Leeland’s version has received more than 67 million streams and the video has more than 27 million views. “Way Maker” also been adopted as a modern worship standard within the global church, climbing to the top four on CCLI’s US Chart.

Dunsin Oyekan – Award winning Nigerian Gospel music minister releases unfeigned worship melody themed “I’ll Be Here”; A holy expression of the highest devotion in worship to Heaven.

Dunsin Oyekan shares this song to the mass with an official live video. ‘I’ll be here’ follows his two hit singles of the year, ‘At all cost’ and ‘Fragrance to Fire’, making it his third release this year.

I’ll be here was shot by Lanre Esho Films.

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Nigerian gospel music minister, song writer and worship leader Rhose Avwomakpa who is also an ordained Pastor offers her new album dubbed You are Good Live.

She is a ‘choir girl’, born and bred in church precisely Church of God Mission International (CGMI), singing in the choir since childhood and her calling and passion is to minister to God and his people till Jesus returns.

On August 30th 2015, she launched and released her debut Album ‘You are Good’ at Church of God Mission International – Faith Arena, Benin city – Nigeria. The album was a collection of nine (9) track inspirational songs (‘You Blow My Mind Away‘, ‘You Are Good‘.)

In 2019 precisely May 3rd, the Album ‘You Are Good Live’ was recorded at Christ Missionaries Crusaders Church International, Warri-Nigeria.

‘Mighty God Live’ is the first official video released on the 16th of May, 2020. It’s a dynamic, energetic and spirited song in English and Ishan (a South south Nigerian dialect) language, with a composition of different African rhythms and melodies.

‘You Are Good Live’ album is an eleven (11) track album with a collection of creatively composed styles of music, from African rhythms and melodies to traditional gospel, Rock, Ballard’s and contemporary worship.

RHOSE AVWOMAKPA is married to Kaycee Oghenenyerhovwo Avwomakpa, the first son of Archbishop Goddowell Avwomakpa and they are blessed with three children, Jael, Joel and Jesse.

The album is available on all music stores.

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Multiple award winning Songwriter and Psalmist, Isabella Melodies, has lined up a number of exciting new projects in 2020, the first of which is the official video to her popular spirit-filled anthem, Hallel.

Hallel was originally released in audio format in 2017 as the fourth track in Isabella’s 8th studio album, A New Beginning, and is now perfectly complimented by a brand new scenic and classy video directed by Justice DH Films (@justicedhfilms). Song produced by Niyi P (@iam_niyi_p).

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Kirk Franklin – Acclaimed luminary gospel music icon premiers visuals for STRONG GOD off latest dual GRAMMY winning album LONG LIVE LOVE – 2019.

The video was directed by Joey Papa and shines a light on some of the most serious issues that the world is facing including, poverty, racism, drug addiction, domestic violence and the covid-19 pandemic.

Portions of the thought-provoking video were inspired by a recent trip to the Dominican Republic that Franklin took with the non-profit organization, Compassion International. He serves as a music artist ambassador for the charity, which provides holistic child development to children and families in impoverished communities all over the world through local churches.

Franklin is using this song as an opportunity to raise funds for the charity’s Covid-19 Disaster Relief. The “Strong God” video premiered on Franklin’s YouTube / Vevo channel and BET Soul.

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Bethel Music releases a live performance video of “By the Grace of God” featuring Brian Johnson & Jenn Johnson off Bethel Music’s latest album, Revival’s In The Air.

Revival’s In The Air, the 15th live recording from GRAMMY®- nominated, Dove Award-winning Bethel Music, available May 29. Continuing the worship collective’s legacy of Spirit-led releases that have engaged the global Church in corporate worship for more than a decade, the project was executive produced by Bethel Music co-founder Brian Johnson and CEO Joel Taylor.

Revival’s In The Air is a sprawling, 17-track project that showcases Bethel Music’s renowned cadre of songwriters and worship leaders and also features songwriting contributions from such leading names as Matt Redman, Phil Wickham, Leslie Jordan (All Sons & Daughters), Ben Fielding (Hillsong Worship), Rita Springer and Ethan Hulse, among others.

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LYRICS

Verse 1
I rest my soul on Jesus
When the mountains shake
I put my trust in Jesus
The moment I awake

Verse 2
When my soul is lost as sea
He will be my rock
My vision be in Christ alone
This grace is all we’ve got

Chorus 1
His love is like the mighty ocean
His love for me will never stop
Oh His arms are strong enough to carry me
Through it all by the grace of God

Verse 3
So high upon His shoulders
Safely brought this far
Helper of my helpless soul
The King of broken hearts

Verse 4
When breath grows still
And night draws near
I will not be afraid
I know the plans He has for me
Don’t finish at my grave

Bridge
You are the passion of my life, Lord Jesus
You are the song within my soul
My strength, my hope, my all in all is You, Jesus You

Chorus 2
Your love is like the mighty ocean
Your love for me will never stop
Oh Your arms are strong enough to carry me
Through it all by the grace of God

Writers:
Brian Johnson, Kristene DiMarco, Nick Herbert, Tim Hughes, and Martin Smith

Official Music Video for “Holy Ghost” featuring Bri Babineaux and Alton Eugene by Maverick City Music.

“Holy Ghost” was written by Brandon Lake, Jonathan Jay, Tony Brown, Dante Bowe, and Briana Babineaux during a Maverick City Music camp last year. This video was captured in Atlanta at 1971 Sounds during a live worship and recording night for Maverick City Music and features the Maverick City Music Choir along with many other Maverick City family and friends.

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LYRICS:
VERSE 1
Consuming fire
My heart’s desire
Oh how I need you more
A fresh outpour
With no resistance
I give permission

So come now invade my heart
This life is yours

CHORUS
Come fill me up holy ghost
Shine bright until the whole world
Knows your love
Your love

Come set me on a holy fire
Burn bright until the whole world
Finds your love
Your love

VERSE 2
Consuming fire
My hearts desire
Oh how i need you more
A fresh outpour
With no resistance
I give permission
So come now invade my heart
This life is yours

CHORUS
Come fill me up holy ghost
Shine bright until the whole world
Knows your love
Your love

Come set me on a holy fire
Burn bright until the whole world
Finds your love
Your love

BRIDGE
This is my one desire
And only this i seek
To be a living fire
Consumed completely

Bethel Music releases a live performance video of “I Will Rise” featuring Kristene DiMarco from Bethel Music’s latest album, Revival’s In The Air.

Revival’s In The Air, the 15th live recording from GRAMMY®-nominated, Dove Award-winning Bethel Music, available May 29. Continuing the worship collective’s legacy of Spirit-led releases that have engaged the global Church in corporate worship for more than a decade, the project was executive produced by Bethel Music co-founder Brian Johnson and CEO Joel Taylor.

Revival’s In The Air is a sprawling, 17-track project that showcases Bethel Music’s renowned cadre of songwriters and worship leaders and also features songwriting contributions from such leading names as Matt Redman, Phil Wickham, Leslie Jordan (All Sons & Daughters), Ben Fielding (Hillsong Worship), Rita Springer and Ethan Hulse, among others.

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LYRICS

Verse 1
In the quiet of the morning
When no one knows and no one needs to know
You speak to me, You give me strength
There’s nothing like the secret place

Chorus
Underground is where life begins
My heart will rejoice in the hiddenness
Beyond the burial there’s a resurrection
Your will be done in me

Verse 2
In the stillness all around
You are working all the details out
What’s in me will grow someday
I trust Your timing and Your ways

Tag
Oh let my roots go deep

Bridge 1
I will rise, I will rise
He holds the time that I will rise
I will rise, I will rise
He holds the time that I will rise
I will rise, I will rise
God through my life be lifted high
I will rise, I will rise
God through my life be lifted high

Bridge 2
Let Jesus rise, Jesus rise
God through my life be glorified

Writers:
Hannah McClure / Kristene DiMarco

Bethel Music releases a live performance video of “Always Good” featuring Hannah McClure from Bethel Music’s latest album, Revival’s In The Air.

Revival’s In The Air, the 15th live recording from GRAMMY®-nominated, Dove Award-winning Bethel Music, available May 29. Continuing the worship collective’s legacy of Spirit-led releases that have engaged the global Church in corporate worship for more than a decade, the project was executive produced by Bethel Music co-founder Brian Johnson and CEO Joel Taylor.

Revival’s In The Air is a sprawling, 17-track project that showcases Bethel Music’s renowned cadre of songwriters and worship leaders and also features songwriting contributions from such leading names as Matt Redman, Phil Wickham, Leslie Jordan (All Sons & Daughters), Ben Fielding (Hillsong Worship), Rita Springer and Ethan Hulse, among others.

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LYRICS

Verse 1
You meet me on the mountain top
You see in me in the valley low
There is no home without You here

Verse 2
I find You in the crowded thoughts
You quiet all the question marks
There is no space Your love won’t fill

Pre Chorus 1
I’ll trade all my fear for peace of mind
All my heaviness for burdens light

Chorus
This will be my song
That You are always good
I’ll sing it all day long
That You are always good
When the day is through
I am left with
You are always
You are always good

Verse 3
I’ll set my eyes on perfect faith
You’ll finish what You start in me
My heart will be an offering

Bridge
Every melody
You’re singing back to me
You’re singing back

Pre Chorus 2
I traded all my fear for peace of mind
You took heaviness, my burden’s light

Writers:
Hannah McClure / Rita Springer