Category: NEWS

South African Gospel Singer, Thando L Ngcobo to Collabo With Lebo Sekobela in New Project

Traditional gospel singer Thando L Ngcobo announces her live recording of her second album titled “Akahluleki”. The event will include the launch of the song titled “Siyakudinga” which features Lion of Judah hit sensation Lebo Sekgobela. 

This collaborative song will later be available on all digital music platforms in 2022. The live recording will be on the 15th of December 2021 at Every Nation Durban @ Greyville. 

Tickets are available from R150 at Webtickets and PicknPay nation wide. 

ThandoL has performed in many events such as Just Vision Events, THALLY Records Events,Benjamin Dube Glory Show and many other Gospel Show Events. She has work with talented Musicians and Producers such as Thulani Shezi, Sebe Nzuza and Wanda Khwela who is currently her Music Director and a Producer.

ThandoL is a believer who draw her strength from Prayer and God, she grew up watching Shirley Caesar as she was inspired and feeling a Devine connection because of a similar spiritual gift.

ThandoL Ngcobo is currently residing in Durban KwaZulu Natal, she Gospel Minister and Pastor under City Church International.

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Sinach to Paint the Town Red With Christmas Concert in Lagos

Ace Nigerian Gospel Singer and songwriter, Sinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu, popularly known as Sinach is bringing an unforgettable Christmas Concert this coming December.

The gig is called Sinach and friends and will feature Award-winning Gospel Artistes from various parts of the world such as Todd Dulaney (USA), Adlan Cruz (Puetorico), Da’dra Great House (USA), Ayo Vincent (Lagos), Onyeka Onwenu (Nigeria)  and the phenomenal Gosgem Choir.

At a strategic media partnership meeting with Neita Uwaibi, a corporate communication officer for cool FM, wazobia FM and Nigeria info FM, Project Director for GosGem concepts, Hillary Vincent explained that this event is to remind people of the true essence of Christmas beyond all of the festivities that comes with the season.

It is also a good time for friends and families to unite in gratitude to God for a fruitful year.

Gosgem Concepts promises an unforgettable Family Christmas Concert with Sinach and Friends which is scheduled to hold in Lagos on Sunday, 12th December 2021 at the prestigious Monarch Event Centre Lekki, by 3pm.

For tickets and reservations please visit sinachmusic.com/events
The palms shopping mall.

All film house IMAX Cinemas
All Genesis restaurants and cinema outlets.

It Promises to be a Christmas concert to remember!!!

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Brooke Ligertwood Hosts Powerful Evening For Live-Recording Of New Album ‘Seven’

GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter/producer/worship leader Brooke Ligertwood hosted a moving live recording experience for her forthcoming album “SEVEN: A Live Album By Brooke Ligertwood” on November 11. “SEVEN” is an album of entirely brand new worship songs written by Brooke and husband/longtime collaborator Scott Ligertwood, Jason Ingram (who is co-producing the album with Brooke), Pastor Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake, and other friends spontaneously in 2021. The performance featured a band comprised of gifted musicians from the breadth of the modern worship movement (Hillsong, Bethel, Vineyard), a 30-piece choir, and a collection of stunning new prayer-soaked songs written and arranged in line with Brooke’s singular vision with Jesus at the center.

Brooke Ligertwood is a Grammy-award winning songwriter, producer, and worship leader. With a passion for truth, art, humanity and the church, Brooke has served the global church through song, leadership and creativity through her many years as part of Hillsong Worship, which she leads globally, whilst also enjoying a successful mainstream career of almost two decades under her maiden name (Brooke Fraser). She passionately asserts that all of life, for the follower of Christ, is ministry. She and her husband Scott (also a songwriter) along with their two young daughters, are based in Orange County, California. Brooke is obsessive about the marriage of theology and art, and as such has penned a growing anthology of beloved congregational anthems like “What a Beautiful Name,” “King of Kings,” “Hosanna” and “Man of Sorrows” as well as devotional favorites like “Awake My Soul,” “New Wine,” “None But Jesus,” and many more.

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Lecrae Shares First Episode Of New Financial Web Series “Protect The Bag”

Grammy Award-winning recording artist, Lecrae, drops the first episode of his new six-part original web series, “Protect The Bag” today on his YouTube channel to provide fans and viewers with a blueprint for building a financial legacy. The weekly “edutainment” episodes are produced in partnership with Experian, a leading information services company, and Lecrae’s production company, 3 Strand Films. “I am on a mission to spread the word on financial education because when I was growing up, I wasn’t educated about money or budgeting and had to learn a lot about it the hard way,” shares Lecrae. “I want to make sure others who grew up like me have the knowledge to build their own financial legacy. People need financial literacy broken down in ways they can understand and I’m excited to partner with Experian to present this content, produced by my production team, 3 Strand Films.”

Part scripted-sketch show, part guest-interview, Lecrae will tackle the basics of financial health with themes including budgeting, identity protection, saving, investing and more.

The video releases on Tuesday, November 9th and you’ll see a new one every Tuesday after that on his YouTube channel. “The Protect The Bag web series allows me to walk in multiple spaces simultaneously,” Lecrae said. “I get to host a show that continues the work of Restoration by educating people about financial literacy, but there is also an element of creativity and entertainment that pulls out the best in me. ”

Celebrity friends Coco Jones, WHATUPRG, Kyle Korver, Tyler Lockett, and Michael Porter, Jr. will join him to share the importance of credit education and understanding money matters.

“We are excited to partner with Lecrae on this innovative way to educate young adults on the importance of starting their financial health journey early,” said Abigail Lovell, Experian’s senior vice president of corporate social responsibility. “This unique partnership is like an authentic and hip master class, offered by an artist young adults admire, supporting consumers who may feel as if they don’t have access to financial tools.”

This partnership is part of Experian’s United for Financial Health program, a global financial recovery initiative that helps educate and empower vulnerable consumers and minority business owners around financial health. As part of this program, Lecrae has also supported the Home Preservation Grant, an Experian partnership with the NAACP to provide mortgage relief to homeowners negatively impacted by COVID-19.

A new episode premieres each week starting today for the next six weeks on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. EST/4:00 p.m. PST on Lecrae’s YouTube channel

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Maverick City Music Final Headlining Tour Stop at State Farm Arena

Maverick City Music was launched in 2018, after hosting seventeen songwriting camps which brought together over one hundred Christian artists and songwriters.

Maverick City Music made extraordinary headlines with their release Old Church Basement, a collab album with Elevation Worship, which broke streaming records at both Apple Music and Spotify.

Old Church Basement features vocals from celebrated singers: Chandler Moore, Brandon Lake, Naomi Raine, Chris Brown, Dante Bowe, Tiffany Hudson, Joe L Barnes, and Amanda Lindsey Cook. Maverick City Music holds over 1M subscribers on YouTube and recently took home multiple GMA Dove Awards, multiple Stellar Awards and nominations for American Music Awards and 2021 Soul Train Awards. The collective is currently nominated for a 2021 American Music Award and a 2021 Soul Train Award.

During a press conference at the final tour stop, The State Farm Arena, Maverick City Music, was presented a plaque for reaching 1M subscribers on YouTube; while at the Atlanta tour after party, Maverick City Music was surprised with their trophy from the Stellar Awards and Billboard Music Award wins.

For more information on Maverick City Music visit MaverickCityMusic.com, on Instagram at @MavericyCityMusic and Facebook at Facebook.com/MaverickCityMusic.

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Dunsin Oyekan Set To Hold ‘The Outpouring’ This November

Worship music minister, songwriter and revivalist, Dunsin Oyekan is set to host a power-packed Gospel program tagged “The Outpouring”.

The program has been scheduled to hold on Sunday, November 7th, 2021 at Sapphire Open Ground, Periwinkle Estate, Freedom way, Lekki Phase 1 in Lagos by 4pm.

Combining both Revival, Worship and Prayers, The Outpouring will be graced by Gospel music ministers including Elijah Oyelade, Victoria Orenze, Chingtok Ishaku, Nathaniel Bassey, Bukola Bekes, Pastor Kunle Ajayi and the convener himself, Dunsin Oyekan.

Ministers of God who will also be gracing the event are Pastor Jerry Eze, Poju Oyemade, Bishop Wale OkeMicheal Orokpo and Daniel Olawande.

The Outpouring promises to be exceptional as the General Overseer of The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye specially invites and encourages people on social media via Instagram, to be present.

Meanwhile, Dunsin Oyekan recently wrapped up another Gospel gathering tagged the “ROAR Movement” in October. According to the artiste, many souls were won, filled to the Holy Spirit and directed to Churches for follow-up and discipling.

The Outpouring will be live on Instagram and YouTube, Join the Army!

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Chris Tomlin Delivers Amazon Original Version Of “Emmanuel God With Us” Featuring Anne Wilson

GRAMMY  award winner Chris Tomlin has exclusively released an Amazon Original version of his new Christmas album title track, “Emmanuel God With Us,” featuring Anne Wilson, for inclusion in Amazon Music’s holiday programming available to stream now! Chris’ song is among Amazon Music’s biggest season of holiday programming to date with exclusives from other artists like Camila Cabello, Dan + Shay, Leon Bridges and more! Get the exclusive version HERE.

“This song is all about the earth-shattering announcement of Emmanuel… the birth of our Savior…God with us,” said Chris. “I am so grateful to the team at Amazon Music for their partnership and the opportunity to release this Amazon Original and the incredibly talented Anne Wilson for joining me on this song!”

“I am so honored to be a part of this song,” shared Anne. “‘Emmanuel God With Us’ is a beautiful reminder of the powerful King we have the honor of serving. The beauty in the manger and our Savior & Lord. Chris Tomlin has always been a huge influence in my life, so it is truly such a joy to be featured on this song. I pray you experience the peace and joy that only Jesus can bring you through ‘Emmanuel.’”

Chris announced his new Christmas album Emmanuel: Christmas Songs of Worship exclusively with People Magazine sharing how he focused on capturing the true essence of worship when recording the songs for the album live at Oceanway Studio. The 12-song project produced by Ed Cash is available in stores and digitally now with a vinyl release set for November 19. Get it HERE.

In celebration of the Christmas season, the Chris Tomlin Christmas Tour, featuring Blessing Offor and sponsored by Food For The Hungry, is set in churches across the U.S. creating a unique opportunity for concert goers to experience an intimate and unique night of worship December 1-18. The tickets are selling fast, one city having sold out within the first 72 hours of on sale! The concerts will be an unforgettable evening full of Christmas spirit where Chris will share some of his most meaningful Christmas memories and favorite carols while also leading songs from his three Christmas albums – including the new album “Emmanuel: Christmas Songs of Worship.” Tickets available at www.christomlin.com.

On December 8th, Chris will join Brett Young along with Boyz II Men, Colbie Caillat, Dann Huff, Darius Rucker, Gavin DeGraw and Maddie & Tae on “CMT Christmas Crossroads: Brett Young & Friends”! Earlier this month Chris was featured on Brett’s latest release, Brett Young & Friends Sing The Christmas Classics which is available now!

Last Christmas, Tomlin became the first artist in the Christian genre to exclusively premiere a music video on Facebook with his single “Miracle Of Love.” Chris now joins the likes of Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, Chris Stapleton, Carrie Underwood and other A-list artists who have also debuted videos with Facebook.

Chris Tomlin Christmas 2021 dates:

  • 12/1/21 – Jacksonville, FL – The Church of Eleven 22
  • 12/2/21 – Jackson, MS – Broadmoor Baptist Church
  • 12/3/21 – Tyler, TX – Crosswalk Conference Center @ Green Acres Baptist Church
  • 12/4/21 – Tyler, TX – Crosswalk Conference Center @ Green Acres Baptist Church
  • 12/9/21 – Knoxville, TN – Grace Baptist Church
  • 12/10/21 – Knoxville, TN – Grace Baptist Church
  • 12/11/21 – Memphis, TN – Faith Baptist Church
  • 12/12/21 – Birmingham, AL – Shades Mountain Baptist Church
  • 12/15/21 – Chattanooga, TN – Redemption to the Nations Church
  • 12/16/21 – Fort Wayne, IN – Blackhawk Ministries
  • 12/17/21 – Clarkston, MI – Mt. Zion Church
  • 12/18/21 – Akron, OH – The Chapel  SOLD OUT!

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Gospel’s Smoothest Ambassador Jason Nelson Scores No. 1 Songs on Billboard and Mediabase Charts

 Gospel Music’s smoothest ambassador and pastor of Maryland’s The Tab church, Jason Nelson, has landed the No. 1 gospel song in the nation – for the fourth time. The track, “Residue,” is No. 1 on Billboard’s Gospel Airplay chart for the week ending November 6tth with 1,116 airplay detections.  

The song has also reached No. 1 on Mediabase’s Gospel Songs chart.  “I’m so grateful to have reached #1 again,” Nelson says. “`Residue’ really speaks to what the world needs: a fresh start. I’m so thankful for my team at Tyscot Records and FairTrade Services. Congrats goes to them as well. Jerome and Danni Baylor are amazing songwriting partners, and I wouldn’t be in  this place without them, so to God be the glory!”   

“Residue” (Jaelyn Song Music /Tyscot / FairTrade) is an up-tempo departure from Nelson’s past No. 1 ballad hits such as “Forever” and “Great I Am” that have earned him over 100 million digital streams over the last decade.  Although, the message is spiritual; the production is Adult Contemporary R&B thanks to the Baylors who have collaborated with the likes of urban hitmakers such as Fantasia. The warm track shows off Nelson’s polished bass playing and his soulfully measured tenor that is on par with that of Charlie Wilson or Luther Vandross.  

“Residue was inspired by the idea that being in proximity to God has a cleansing effect on a person,” Nelson explains. “The song gives insight to how God cleans us up when we come to Him. He never has the expectation that we are perfect to engage with Him. He takes us as we are and washes away the residue of the past as we walk with him.”  

“Residue” is the first radio single from Nelson’s first album in three years and first studio project ever – “Close” (Jaelyn Song / Tyscot / FairTrade) – which was digitally released this past August. The physical CD configuration will hit brick and mortar stores and online shippers on November 5th. The uplifting twelve song set features guest appearances from R&B star Chrisette Michele, bassist John Patitucci, and worship leader, Osby Berry.

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Marquis Boone Announces First Artificial Intelligence Gospel Artist J.c.

Marquis Boone Enterprises is excited to announce they have developed the very first Gospel A.I. artist named J.C., who will be a forefront runner in the Metaverse on Meta. JC is the voice. While he is not a real person, he’s an artist created solely from artificial intelligence and technology. J.C’s forthcoming single “Biblical Love” is about unquantifiable love beyond description or measure – a love of biblical proportions that transcends to everyone and everything! The single, “Biblical Love” can be heard on Gospel radio as well as Metaverse. It is slated to premiere on all streaming platforms in the first quarter of 2022.

“JC has been in the works for a little over a year and our plan is to continue to develop and invest resources in this new space,” says Marquis Boone, President of Marquis Boone Enterprises. “We are excited to be one of the pioneers and trailblazers in this A.I. space in the gospel industry and we have more plans to release and develop even more A.I. artist like this.”

Marquis Boone Enterprises has raised over one million dollars to support this venture and plans to roll out different assets that connects the fans and listeners to J.C. and his music. 

This new wave of innovation, technology, and artificial intelligence is just starting and the full rollout for J.C. is set to take off in January of 2022.

For more information on JC, please visit www.marquisboone.com

Follow JC on Instagram @JC.theartist.

About Marquis Boone Enterprises
Marquis Boone Enterprises, LLC (MBE), is a multifaceted and full service, entertainment and media company that holds endeavors in music, publishing, real estate, television, management, and philanthropy.

Founded in 2013 by Marquis Boone (who NY Times hailed as an “industry disrupter”), MBE has found success in the management of #1 Billboard Gospel artists, Kelontae Gavin, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Casey J, Bri Babineaux, and Fresh

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Maverick City Music Earns American Music Award Nomination

Multi-platinum selling and award-winning, TRIBL Records’ own Maverick City Music, continue their record-breaking year by adding a 2021 American Music Award (AMA) nomination for Favorite Gospel Artist to their resume. The 2021 American Music Awards are set to air Sunday, November 21st live on ABC from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles from 8p.m. to 11p.m. EST. Voting is now open through November 16th by searching AMAs on TikTok.

Fresh off their 52nd GMA Dove Award wins, for Worship Album of the Year and New Artist of the Year. The award-winning collective is completing the last legs of their headlining domestic tour, Welcome to Maverick City Music. Recently, the collective appeared on the national daytime talk show, The Nick Cannon Show, in which they inspired the audience with the song, “Man of Your Word.”

Maverick City Music made extraordinary headlines with their release Old Church Basement, a collab album with Elevation Worship, which broke streaming records at both Apple Music and Spotify. On Apple Music, the group set a new worldwide record for the most first-day streams for a Christian and Gospel album, and on Spotify, the album broke the U.S. record for the most streams in a day for an album by a Christian music group and was #4 out of all U.S. albums its first weekend of release. Old Church Basement features vocals from celebrated singers: Chandler Moore, Brandon Lake, Naomi Raine, Chris Brown, Dante Bowe, Tiffany Hudson, Joe L Barnes, and Amanda Lindsey Cook.

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