Born in Nigeria, grew up in Togo, Ghana and now based in Germany; Messiah aka Commander Messiah is one of many promising voices coming out of Africa. The soul piercing nature of his pitching voice together with his sweet sense of melody and rhythm are the enlightenments of Messiah’s inspired songs of remedy.

From a basist to becoming the lead singer of the Vibration Kings band in Ghana, Commander Messiah has grown in stature of a great live performer. Backing vocalist and bass guitarist for Rita Marley, Messiah has numerous stage acts to his credit; opening shows for Mighty Diamonds and Steel Pulse, Ras Kimono, Majek Fashek, 2Face Idibea, Lucky Dube, Shaba Ranks, Shaggy, Wayne Wonder, Kevin Little, Buju Banton, Busy Signal, Jahcoustix et al.

In 2012 Messiah moved to Germany where he has since played on many stages in Berlin, surroundings and across the whole of Germany. As a member of the Berlin Reggae scene, Commander Messiah has been opening shows at the famous Berlin Reggae Club Yaam and at Dancehall events put together by his African brother Mighty Timeless. Commander Messiah is also known to have supported cultural events as “Karneval der Kulturen” and charity shows as “Barefood for Africa” and “Action no words” by Dr Volkanikman in Germany. In 2014 Commander Messiah joined Jahcoustix and the Yard Vibes Crew on their “Frequency” Europe Tour, holding over thirty (30) shows in Germany, Swiss, Austria, Portugal and Spain.

Commander Messiah’s debut International album, “cry of the sufferer” was recorded and released in 2008, under vision sounds in Georgetown, Gyana. The album is available for download on itunes » http://itunes.apple.com/de/album/cry-of-the-sufferer/id401208239

Currently Commander Messiah is taking bookings for his 2015 “cry of the sufferer” tour; you can book the soulful singer from Africa, through the Yard Vibes Crew Band. For bookings email: yardvibescrew@gmail.com

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ARTICLE BY: Adokwei Addo (@tsotsoobilove)