Nigerian gospel star Peterson Okopi will be in Ontario, Canada, for the forthcoming A Call to Worship Revival. It is to take place on Saturday, August 17th, at 105-107 Kenhar Drive in Toronto. The running time is 5:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
In addition to Peterson Okopi, Chigozie Wisdom, Martin Okolo, and Princess Fornah will also be ministering. And although registration is free, it is imperative for anyone wanting to reserve a seat. Register here: kabodmusicfestival.com.
Prepare to be captivated by the remarkable journey of Kimiela “Candy” Isaacs, a visionary force who shatters stereotypes and proves that disability is never a hindrance to greatness. Demonstrating exceptional abilities from a tender age, Candy began singing and articulating with remarkable clarity at just 10 months old. Her journey culminated in the attainment of a degree in Jazz and Popular Music Studies from the esteemed Edna Manley College.
Candy‘s accolades speak volumes about her unparalleled musical prowess and perseverance. With an impressive collection of 65 medals, including an astounding 30 gold, 5 silver, and 30 trophies, garnered from her stunning performances as both a JCDC Festival Competition performer and composer, Candy has consistently defied expectations. Notably, she clinched Second Place in the JCDC’s Gospel Song competition in 2009, and in 2021, she emerged as a finalist in the prestigious Festival Song competition.
Beyond her remarkable achievements in music, Candy is a beacon of inspiration as an educator. Sharing her expertise as a teacher at Wolmer’s Girls and various primary schools, she imparts not only musical knowledge but also invaluable life lessons to her students.
In recognition of her profound impact on the world of music and education, on April 27, 2024, Kimiela was bestowed with an honorary doctoral degree in sacred music from the renowned One We International Theological Seminary (OWITS). Her life’s mantra, “It’s not the Candy thatlives, but the Christ that lives in Candy,” encapsulates her strong faith and resilience, serving as a guiding light for all who aspire to overcome obstacles and realize their dreams.
With Kimiela “Candy” Isaacs as an exemplar, we are reminded that with passion, perseverance, and unwavering faith, anything is possible.
Prominent gospel artist Vashawn Mitchell, and Tiunna Lemons of Kevin Lemons and Higher Calling, will be performing at the Atlanta Gospel Brunch on Sunday, August 25th, starting at 12 noon. This event will be held at the City Winery – 650 North Avenue North East – in Atlanta, Georgia. Click here to buy tickets.
The Joycelyn Lewis Foundation, in association with Dr. L. Morales, presents The Redemption, an inspirational and uplifting gospel concert scheduled for Friday, August 16, 2024, at Jam World in Portmore, St. Catherine, Jamaica.
American gospel singer-songwriter Jekalyn Carr, who is also a five-time Grammy nominee, will headline the show. Other confirmed performers are Sister Patt, Rian Davis, Minister Howdy, Johnmark Wiggan, and Joan Brown, and that is just to name a few.
Gates will open at 5:00 p.m., and showtime is one hour later, at 6:00 p.m. Admission at the gate is J$5,500.
For the past fifteen years, residents of St. James and beyond have looked forward to and attended the MoBay Jerk Festival. Although this is primarily a food fair, it also has a full day of activities and entertainment for the entire family.
There will be drinking and eating contests, bounce-abouts, face painting, ball pits, and, of course, a live concert. Among the artists confirmed for this year are gospel favorites Sister Patt and Prince Saj, as well as reggae-dancehall veteran Louie Culture.
Childlike CiCi, though a native of Brooklyn, New York, was raised in North Carolina. She released her first Christian single, “Souls,” in March 2022 and followed it with her first gospel-rap song a few months later, in October. Although music has been her lifelong passion, she initially kept it a secret. It wasn’t until her senior year of high school that people outside of her family started to find out about her talent.
Even though she was raised in a faith-based family, life challenges led Childlike CiCi to temporarily drift away from her beliefs. Her journey took a turn when she attempted to make secular music, a decision that ultimately led her back to Christ. Despite gaining attention from unworldly artists and record labels, in 2019 God intervened and made it clear that her lifestyle and music were doing the enemy’s work. She realized that she could not serve two masters; she then deleted her social media accounts and wholeheartedly surrendered her life to Christ. The following years were spent strengthening her relationship with the Creator. She also reconnected with a high school acquaintance, who she later married.
It wasn’t until January 2022 that she felt the call to return to music, the way God originally intended. Since then she has been actively pursuing music professionally as a gospel-rap artist.
DOE‘s ten-track studio album, titled Heart Of A Human, went live on streaming platforms on July 12th. Published via the Provident Label Group, which is a division of Sony music Entertainment, the project has collaborations with Lecrae and Joe L. Barnes.
If you have not yet gotten your copy, click here or on the image above to download Heart Of A Human from iTunes, Amazon Music, and all other digital music stores.
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