NCCU to Host “The Ultimate Homecoming Experience” Gospel Concert

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

North Carolina Central University will kick off its 2026 Homecoming celebrations with a gospel concert titled “The Ultimate Homecoming Experience.” The event is scheduled for Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 5 p.m. at McDougald-McLendon Arena in Durham, North Carolina.

The show will feature performances from three prominent names in gospel and contemporary Christian music: The Walls Group, Pastor Mike Jr., and Jonathan McReynolds.

This is one of the marquee events of NCCU’s Homecoming weekend. Additional details and updates can be found at NCCU.edu/Homecoming.

Anthony B Brings “Oh Jah” to Life in New Official Video

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Reggae veteran Anthony B has released the official music video for “Oh Jah,” the closing track from his latest album, World of Love. The video was uploaded to Anthony B’s official YouTube channel on September 11.

Produced visually by Barkley Films, the clean video features Anthony B performing “Oh Jah” in a variety of outdoor locations, including scenes framed by Rastafari-inspired backdrops. One particularly striking sequence finds the artist performing in what appears to be an open field, while another places him in front of what appears to be a food truck.

In the food-truck scene, Anthony B is joined by two other Rastafari men, while the seller inside also joins in, dancing and vibing to the music as Anthony B delivers the song. The natural interaction adds warmth and energy to the presentation.

The video complements the message of “Oh Jah” well, bringing the song’s powerful lyrics of faith, strength and spiritual guidance to life through simple but effective imagery. It is a visually pleasing production that allows the music and its message to remain at the center.

Fans can watch the official “Oh Jah” video on Anthony B’s YouTube channel.

Arrested Development’s Fall U.S. Tour Dates

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Arrested Development will return to the United States this fall following their European tour, with a series of performances scheduled across October and November. The Grammy-winning hip-hop group will kick off the U.S. run on October 22 at The Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, Connecticut, followed by October 23 at The Cabot in Beverly, Massachusetts, and October 24 at the Rochester Opera House in Rochester, New Hampshire.

The group will continue their U.S. appearances in November, performing November 6 at Dakota in Minneapolis, Minnesota, November 7 at Governors State University in University Park, Illinois, and November 11 at the F. M. Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Led by Speech, Arrested Development remains known for their positive, socially conscious approach to hip-hop, with classics including “Tennessee,” “People Everyday” and “Mr. Wendal.”

Israel & New Breed Extend Global Reach With October Tour Dates

Posted on September 12, 2026 by Maria Jackson 27 Magazine

Israel & New Breed, led by worship leader Israel Houghton, will take their ‘Til The Whole World Knows Tour to Asia in October, with performances scheduled across Indonesia, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines.

The October leg begins October 3 in Toronto, Canada, before continuing with a series of international dates beginning October 15 at The Kasablanka Hall in Jakarta, Indonesia. The tour then travels to Hong Kong on October 19, Bangkok on October 23, Kota Kinabalu on October 25 and Singapore on October 27.

The final two October performances will take place in the Philippines, with Israel & New Breed appearing at Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino in Cebu on October 29, followed by a performance at Cuneta Astrodome in Manila on October 31.

Named after the 2026 worship song “‘Til The Whole World Knows,” recorded by Israel Houghton and Philippa Hanna, the tour continues the artists’ message of faith, worship and reaching audiences around the world.