Estella Z Wonnah, a Liberian-born Australian-based gospel music minister, ushers everybody into the year 2023 with a brand new track titled “Never Beg For Bread,” which is also available on iTunes.
When I was reading Psalm 37:25, I was reminded to never Beg For Bread. It says, “I was young, and now I’m old, and I’ve never seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed Beg for bread – Estella Z Wonnah.”
Wonnah is a Liberian living in Australia. She is a music minister, songwriter, and live worshipper.
Award-Winning singer/songwriter ADIA, has just released her newest album, Hold it All Together. Famously known for her collaborations with some of gospel music’s biggest names including Pastor Mike Jr., Kierra Sheard, and Deitrick Haddon,ADIA is one of the industry’s fastest rising stars.
Her newest project, Hold it All Together is sleek R&B sound that gives a new take on what gospel music can be presented to the world. When asked about her inspiration, ADIA says, “This is a very special transparent project for me. I really dug deep on this project as a songwriter. I share my pain, joy, insecurities and liberation.” She continues, “I invite the listener to have a glance at who God has been to me and hopefully empower them to believe that God can ‘Hold it All Together’ for them as well.”
Hold It All Together – ADIA
When asked about being a solo artist, she says, “It’s both terrifying at exciting! I have been a solo artist as well as a professional background vocalist for over ten years now. There is always a different level of responsibility and anxiety that comes with being out front but I believe God prepared me for this and I am ready to walk in all he is calling me to be.” She also adds, “A famous pastor once said, ‘It doesn’t have to be either or, sometimes God is calling you to be BOTH, AND’ and I believe I am walking into my ‘both and’ season.”
As with most albums, it takes a collaborative team of people to create the final product and ADIA would like to thank her producing partner Marqus Curtis, Limitless Entertainment, Rock City Media Group, her parents (Angie and Chester Andrews), Sir the Baptist, Pastor Mike Jr., Blakely, Blaire Monique, Charity Andrews, Jei Storm, Charles, Beason, Bryan Cole, Tamika Gibson, Loreal Pride, Jamie Says and Bold Hold Lace America.
Hold It All Together is now available on all digital streaming platforms.
Gospel music minister, songwriter and recording artiste Eric Chukwuka is out with a new music project titled “JEHOVAH RAPHA”.
‘In this world where people are sick, hurt, and wounded this song comes in to assure us that Jehovah Rapha is still present and He is our healer and our very health. He has and still will heal us of all our infirmities. He will heal our land, our society, and our world.”. – Eric Chukwuka shares
I believe God for you that your life will not remain the same after listening to this song.
Nigeria Indigenous gospel music minister, songwriter and talented worship leader, Okungbowa Olushola Victoria popularly known as Shola Okungbowa has released her debut album titled “My Life”.
According to her, “the 5 track album is a testimony of the faithfulness of God and the songs are just proof of God’s consistent help upon my life. I have grown to know that when your life is in the hands of God, it makes all things easy for you. God has indeed been faithful to me and the songs are just to let Him know how grateful I am”, she said.
She is also an author with her most recent book “The Wait is Over”.
Worship Leader, songwriter and singer Daniel Ekiko teams up with praise machine Emmasings to deliver a beautiful love song to the Father ‘Ima Enye Emi’ translated ‘This Love’.
Ima Enye Emi is a mid-tempo sound that conveys the unquantifiable Love of God. The song is a fusion of an indigenous language from Akwa Ibom and English. God’s love is unfailingly and expressed to mankind like no one can ever do.
Daniel has won the hearts of many as a passionate worship leader with songs like Be Glorified, Chukwu Obioma. OBA and many other great sounds.
Ima Enye Emi (This Love) – Daniel Ekiko Feat. Emmasings
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LYRICS:
Your Love amazes me Jesus Your Love is so unfailing Akanam nkwe utò ima enye emi (I have never seen this kind of love) Akanam nkwe utò ima enye emi o (I have never seen this kind of love)
VERSE
I don’t deserve it but still you love me Where would I be without your mercy Akanam nkwe utò ima enye emi o (I have never seen this kind of love) Ima enye emi anem o anem o(This Love is sweet o, it is sweet o) Ima……
Bridge: You love me with Your everlasting love You picked me from the ground and turned my life around.
Akanam nkwe utò ima enye emi (2x) (I have never seen this kind of love)
Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41.10.
If he did it before, he will do it again and again. Go each day relying absolutely on Him.
Today, global entertainment and music streaming platform TIDAL released its 2023 Rising Artists to Watch list highlighting 13 up-and-coming artists spanning across countries and genres. Hand-selected by TIDAL’s global expert editorial leads – who are scouting for new sounds year-round – this year’s list highlights the incredible talent percolating worldwide.
“Every year, we see rich new sounds and convention-breaking formats that grow and evolve the music industry. The 2023 class of Rising Artists to Watch is just a snapshot of the sonic innovation and lyrical creativity coming from the artist community,” said Tony Gervino, EVP & and Editor-In-Chief of Programming and Editorial at TIDAL. “Supporting emerging artists is central to our programming and making sure all types of artists are seen, recognized and discoverable by superfans on TIDAL.”
Limoblaze is one of the artists named and represents a Gospel and Afrobeats sound. The Nigerian born, UK based award-winning musician, singer songwriter signed with Reach Records near the end of 2022. He is a two-time winner of the African Gospel Music and Media Awards (2018, 2019), Crystal Awards Best International Act Award Winner (2019), and Premier Gospel Awards Best International Act winner.
With several bodies of work over the years including 5 albums; Blind (2016), Before Now (2018), Afrobeats Rap and Jesus(2019), Bridges (2020), and God’s Favourite Baby (2021). Limoblaze has also collaborated with Christian music staples such as Lecrae, Travis Greene, Ada Ehi and, Da Truth.
Shortly after announcing his signing with Reach Records, Limo released Sunday In Lagos, his first commercial body of work with the label. The EP features the previously released singles ‘Jireh Afrobeat Remix’, ‘Desire’, and ‘Gold’ ft. internationally recognised Gospel Music Artist Ada Ehi. New music from the project includes the focus track “Pull Up.” Fans will also be delighted to see a guest appearance from label mate 1KPhew on “I Believe” where both artists trade melodic praise to God and reaffirm their belief in Him. Speaking to his vision for the project and new label partnership, Limo said, “This moment is the beginning of something special. I believe I am uniquely positioned within Christian Music to inspire the world to see the potential in putting God at the centre of their lives and chasing their dreams.”
Motown Gospel (a division of Capitol CMG/Capitol and Universal Music Group) announces the signing of award-winning artist LaTocha to an exclusive license agreement via her own label, Made Girl Music. A multi-hyphenate force in the music industry, LaTocha is best known as a member of the multi-platinum-selling R&B group Xscape, providing leads on some of the group’s biggest songs, including “Who Can I Run To” and “The Arms of the One Who Loves You.”
“It has always been a passion of mine to do inspirational music,” says LaTocha. “It has been my foundation, and that is very evident, even when I sing R&B music. I can’t escape that.”
For the powerhouse songstress, the interplay of music and faith began at Mt. Olive Church of God in Holiness, in her hometown of College Park, GA. She leaned on that foundation even as she became a household name in one of the biggest girl groups in R&B history.
“A hallmark of LaTocha’s successful career has been her love for gospel music and her strong personal connection to the Black church,” shares Monica Coates, Co-Executive Director, Motown Gospel. “I am excited for her fans—long-standing and new—to finally have a body of work that reflects those areas of her passion.”
Adds EJ Gaines, Co-Executive Director of Motown Gospel: “LaTocha has one of the most recognized voices in R&B, but she also has staying power and manages to maintain relevance in a marketplace that doesn’t always allow for that. I can’t wait for her fans to hear what she’s been working on.”
LaTocha is readying her debut inspirational project, slated for release this year.
“Firsts” always hold a special significance, and for 39 stars on the rise, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) today introduces those whose first certifications were earned in 2022*. 41 singles from the #RIAAClassOf 2022 earned coveted Gold & Platinum awards, celebrating major consumption thresholds as fans keep them on repeat and found #LabelsAtWork overtime.
“Whenever a Gold, Platinum or Diamond certification is earned, it represents massive engagement from an artist’s fans, and a remarkable achievement by the artist, their creative teams, and their record label. And when it is your very first RIAA award, it’s even more special. We are so encouraged by the success of this #RIAAClassOf 2022 and are honored to help celebrate their immense talents,” says RIAA COO Michele Ballantyne.
Anne Wilson, the only Christian/Gospel artist, earned Gold certification for “My Jesus.”
