Barely three weeks after dropping an amazing worship sound ‘Alade Ogo‘ with a visual.
Toluwanimee in the spirit of the season shares a new Christmas Song in honour of the one whose birth brought us life and redemption from sin. The one to whom all creatures and creations bow to.
In Awe We Bow a soulful rendition and unique delivery is soothing for the season.
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Anointed gospel music singer, Faith Sani churns out a brand new Christmas song titled “Ayo Ti De” featuring Tosin Bee.
The Yoruba [a language largely spoken in the southwestern region of Nigeria] titled Yuletide song “Ayo Ti De” which simply translates to “Joy Has Come” in the English language is an expression of The Joy of the Lord through His Birth.
Sharing the motivation behind releasing a Christmas song, Faith says “The birth of Jesus Christ is very significant. His birth Is an extension of God’s love to Mankind, John 3:16.”
“Jesus birth brought salvation, joy, redemption and restoration to mankind. His birth is the greatest gift from the almighty God to us.
Irrespective of our race, religion and culture, Jesus is the king of kings and the lord of lords, and he is our joy and righteousness” – she concludes.
The song is produced by Tyanx.
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LYRICS
Verse 1
Unto us a child is born
Unto us a son is given
He’s our king and a gift to humanity
He shall reign in all the earth
He shall reign forevermore
He is called Emmanuel God with us
No more sorrow
No more pain
No affliction ever again
For our, God has given us everlasting Joy
Chorus
Ire de, Ayo tide
What a joy that fills our heart
Ire de, Ayo tide
God has shown us his love
Ire de, Ayo tide
There’ll be peace in all the earth
Ire de, Ayo tide
And our Joy will last forevermore
And our Joy will last forevermore
Verse 2
Hey hey hey aaa
Abi olugbala araye
A king is born oma ma ma, Okorede Oko Ayo de.
Our saviour is born
He is born to take our sins away
And I’ve got Joy like a river in my soul
Chorus
Ire de, Ayo tide
What a joy that fills our heart
Ire de, Ayo tide
God has shown us his love
Ire de, Ayo tide
There’ll be peace in all the earth
Ire de, Ayo tide
And our Joy will last forevermore
And our Joy will last forevermore
Chant
Ode olugbala araye de o
Ire lo ni, ire ni gba gbogbo
Olu dan de wa de
Olurapada wa de o
Eni ti oko ese araye lo
Emmanuel kaabo
Aki o kaabo olugbala wa
Oba awan Oba o
Oluwa awan Oluwa
Kaabo kaabo
Okorede Okayo de
Okorede Okayo de o
Joy Joy Joy Joy Joy
Ode e Olugbala araye de o
Messiah de alaye Ayo
Abi ni tori ese wa
Oludande wa de Olurapada
Ao iyo Ayo
Oti de o
Oti de o
Joy to the world
Vamp
Joy to the world
Joy to the earth
Our righteousness is here now
My righteousness is here
Halleluyah Joy!
Maverick City Music made extraordinary headlines again this week as their single “Promises” hits #1 on Billboard’s Christian Gospel Airplay chart.
The song was released on May 3, 2021, as the second single to their debut live album, Maverick City Vol. 3 Part 1 (2020). Written by Aaron Moses, Dante Bowe, Joe L. Barnes, Keila Alvarado, Lemuel Marin, and Phillip Carrington Gaines, “Promises” speak of the faithfulness of God all throughout history.
Maverick City Music has also recently released their brand-new Christmas EP, A Very Maverick Christmas – featuring holiday favorites and original songs. A Very Maverick Christmas is available now wherever music is sold and streamed digitally.
A Very Maverick Christmas was recorded live at Atlanta’s historic Paradise Baptist Church (started by a slave). The brand-new Christmas EP features a celebration of Maverick City Music’s original songs and beloved holiday favorites. A Very Maverick Christmas features signature vocals from Naomi Raine, Chandler Moore, Lizzie Morgan, Brandon Lake, Phil Wickham, Ryan Ofei, Tianna Horsey and more; plus offers an all-star lineup of collaborations featuring the voices of: Natalie Grant, Todd Galberth, Melvin Crispell III, Isaac Carree and more.
Gospel singer, Ify Love presents a colossal dose of her iconic sound and songwriting skills through a new single titled “Reign.”
This release captures the very essence and the spirit of worship. Her remarkable voice quality coupled with her heartfelt lyrics serve to amplify the reason behind this single.
The song is produced by Joe Wilson.
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Indigenous Nigerian Gospel Singer, Apekeola has released her much anticipated debut single titled: “O Gbogo F’ole mi” which translates to He Glorify My Weakness.
“O Gbogo F’ole mi” is a Yoruba eulogy of God, with special emphasis of His overwhelming power and his absolute sovereignty as the Almighty.
Apekeola with her energetic vocal range and lively charisma brings the Gospel of Jesus Christ through her music. Her songs have been a blessing to many across the globe. This song was produced by deardray.
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Mexican-American Christian recording artist MŌRIAH (Smallbone) is set to mark her first television performance this week. MŌRIAH will perform a special rendition of “Feliz Navidad” on ABC’s Good Morning America on Christmas Eve, Friday December 24. The performance will feature her husband, Joel Smallbone of for KING & COUNTRY. “Mark your calendars, we can’t wait to celebrate from our casa to yours,” MŌRIAH shared on social media.
Earlier this month, MŌRIAH released a new EP and visual album titled Live from the Quarry. Made up of honest and transparent lyrics, MŌRIAH drew inspiration for the album from her own personal experience with friendships, faith, personal insecurities and worth.
The new album centers on contentment. Like many, MŌRIAH experienced an array of emotions in 2020—feeling angry, hurt, scared, insecure and remorseful at times. Yet all of those phases were necessary steps on her journey to a greater sense of calmness and gratitude. In addition to the EP, featuring the live recordings, the visual album will give listeners an intimate experience of the recording experience.
UK based Worship leader, Olapeju has released a brand new single titled “Your Great Name”.
According to her, this song was written during an “interesting” period. “The name of Jesus came through for me – as He always does! I pray this song blesses you, as it blesses me. The name of the Lord is a strong tower, the righteous run into it, and they are safe”, Olapeju said.
Olapeju is a worship leader who loves to worship God in songs. Apart from singing, she enjoys spending time with family, indoor activities and new technology.
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On the 26th of December from 10:00am at the Police College Ground, G.R.A. Ikeja, Lagos, we shall raise our voices in grateful praise to The King of kings (Isaiah 24:14 NIV).
Bring your friends and loved ones and come praise God like never before. It’s going to be a spirit-filled event you’ll never forget.
It’s absolutely free. You don’t have to pay to praise.
All Covid-19 protocols will be duly observed.
No face mask, no entry.
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Six-time Grammy-winner Amy Grant and Platinum selling Curb | Word Entertainment recording duo for KING & COUNTRY appeared on CBS News Sunday Morning this past Sunday, December 19. Called the “stars of Contemporary Christian music,” Grant and the Smallbones reflected on the music industry as part of a promo for the recently released The Jesus Music movie.
This special appearance follows extensive press coverage for the film’s original October 1 release, including from the Associated Press, Billboard, The Catholic Faith Network, The Christian Post, CBN, Crosswalk.com, FORBES, Good Christian Fun podcast, Keep the Faith, LA TIMES, Patheos, Pureflix, Relgion News Service and much more.
With a coveted “A” Cinema Score, a 98% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, and a plethora of coverage from a wide range of press and critics, The Jesus Music, released by Lionsgate, and the latest hit directed by the Erwin brothers, is available on Blu-Ray, DVD and Digital now.
