Yes! Right after YES (Youth Empowerment Station) tomorrow, Saturday will be time for the annual Campmeeting Gospel Jamz. And, if you thought last year was great, we can boldly declare that you haven't seen anything yet. Just check out this great ensemble of the very best of the best that the Worship music scene in Nigeria has to offer to the world.
SAMMIE
OKPOSO
Baritone voiced, a looming presence, mastery of
interface with audience and dominance of the stage, Sammie Okposo
has become one of the major influences in gospel music development in Africa
during the last decade or so.
A multiple award winning international gospel
artiste who is gifted with a phenomenal voice and electrifying stage presence,
Sammie never fails to thrill his audience wherever he performs.
Okposo’s roots stems from performing with his
church choir, today he is flourishing doing what he loves most – singing to the
praise of the Almighty. However,in the circular world, Okposo came into
reckoning with the numerous sound tracks he makes for the Nigeria Movie
Industry.
His breakthrough came in the year 2000 with his
debut album: Unconditional Love.
The hit track of the album “WELU-WELU” became an instant hit locally and abroad
such that by 2004, this passionate artiste was invited to perform at the Martin
Luther King Day and July 4th Independence day Celebration respectively by then
American ambassador to Nigeria.
Okposo combines singing with managing his business
(Zamar Entertainment) and other talents the Lord has blessed him with.
Currently he is a Globacom ambassador, United Nations Youth Ambassador for World
Peace, vocal coach, music producer/director, entertainment consultant, and
conducts the affairs of Sammie Okposo Hope Initiative, among other things.
Sammie the gospel artiste has shared stage with
world renowned artistes like Donnie Mclurkin, Israel Houghton, Kirk Franklin
and Don Moen.
TIM
GODFREY
With his unique contemporary sound which is a
fusion of western fills into African music, Tim Godfrey has given gospel music
in Nigeria and beyond added value and this contribution to gospel music stands
him out among his peers.
The music industry embraced Tim Godfrey and the
Xtreme with open hands when he introduced this fusion of African rhythm with
Western Gospel musical style. Greatest of all his contribution however is the
sustenance of his musical journey each time taking his performance to higher
height.
Tim Godfrey and Xtreme is a delight on stage and
out of the stage, they are a bunch of humble Christians who just loves what
they are doing.
Tim Godfrey fame reached a new height when he
co-ordinated the band that performed for the Nigerian artistes that were
nominated for the KORA AWARDS 2005, while his crew performed at the GHANA MUSIC
AWARD 2006 alongside Sammie Okposo at the award concert.
FRANK
EDWARDS
There are often not adequate words and letters to
capture the musical prowess of this young gospel artiste. He is best described
through the fusion of the audience’s heart and the spirit behind his musical at
every performance.
The first time he graced Campmeeting in 2014, the
freshness of rendition was so soul-lifting and spirit-filled that one of the
ministers of the gospel with many decades behind him reminisced: “that young
man’s worship (Frank Edwards) is so very anointed that it is very impactful and
brings down the presence of God.”
That is the typical mood that Frank Edwards brings
to bear upon the atmosphere of every Christian gathering where he performs.
Simple, unencumbered and tenacious; he attracts the best from heaven when he
lifts his voice in worship.
CHRISTINE
JODA
Before the very eyes of those who knew her as the
young and spritely daughter of the Senior and Founding Pastors of Christ Chapel
International Churches, Reverend Dr Tunde and Reverend (Mrs) Ebun Joda; this
young lady has grown into one of the influential gospel artistes of her
generation.
Born into the Lord, serves in the Lord’s vineyard
with her songs, she is all that spells faith with expression in her love for
the Lord.
Based in the United Kingdom, she has blossomed
over the years and today, she is in the forefront of young and talented gospel
artistes who are pointing the way forward for the next generation. With her
electric stage performance and sonorous voice, the ease with which both the
young and old connect with Christine and her music is a rarity difficult to
fathom. That indeed is the charm of this future hope of gospel music from
Africa.
CCIC
LEVITES
Year after year, the praise and worship arm of the
ministry of Christ Chapel International Churches popularly called the Levites,
continues to tell the story of angelic voice ministration in captivating
styles.
The ever ecclesiastic CCIC Levites which is
described by the Senior and Founding Pastor of the ministry, Rev Dr Tunde Joda
as, “primarily a praise and worship ministry with an interest in contemporary
music”, has sustained the ministry’s enduring legacy of providing world class
gospel music to Christendom. Under the current leadership of Pastor Andrew Eweka,
The Levites is as constant as the northern star in each Campmeeting.
Add to these the presence of comedian Kenny Blaq and you'll see why don't want to miss this! dress code: Campmeeting 2016 shirt or tee-shirt.
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