MUSIC, COMEDY ONLY...WITH A WORKSHOP IN BETWEEN!
Saturdays are special at CCIC campmeetings and this year's is not about to be different. Beginning this morning with the highly impactful YES (Youth Empowerment Station), the day will progress with a Workshop at noon and climax right after that with the annual Gospel Music Jamz.
You may have heard that this year's YES is essentially a worship event and YES, it is! It will feature Guests Olumide Iyun, a Christ Chapel Alumnus with an uncanny gifting to charge any atmosphere with the presence of the Holy Spirit from his first strike on the keyboard and Jimi Odukoya, son of Fountain of Life Church's Pastor Taiwo. And of course there are our very own, Christine Joda, who needs no introduction and the ever-ready, versatile CCIC Levites. Both Christine and the Levites, whose immense contributions to the unique worship experience that Campmeeting 2016 has been will be back in the Father's business barely two hours later.
Christine, the young and spritely daughter of the Senior and Founding Pastors of Christ Chapel International Churches, Reverend Dr Tunde and Reverend (Mrs) Ebun Joda is simply a chip off the old Faith block! She has risen to become one of the influential gospel psalmists 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.
And the CCIC Levites? You can be forgiven to say that without theCCIC Levites, Campmeetings would not be the same. 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, whose birthday it is today (Happy Birthday, Andrew) The Levites will be living up to the Excellent reputation built over the years.
Now check out the guest ministers:
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.
No comments:
Post a Comment