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Step-Aga Abandons Circular Reggae For Gospel Songs

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Port Harcourt, Rivers State
born Reggae super star, Stephen Asiga, popularly known as ‘step Aga’ who has three studio reggae albums to his credit, said he has dumped the circular reggae for Gospel Reggae because he has discovered Christ pointing outthat he is now a born again.
The reggae artiste in a recent interviewed with The Tide entertainments said, in circular reggae they sing mostly in clubs and other hangouts where girls dance naked, drink to stupor and smoke like Chimney which is not the life of ladies child of God, so he decided to denounce that pattern of living for Christ Jesus.
“Since I discovered Christ, old things are passed away and behold all things are made new, according to the scriptures.  Today I go from crusade to crusade, the churches and other worship centres to praise God with my voice because my voice belongs to God, instead of using it  to promote immorality and corruption in society” he said.
The gospel reggae macstro disclosed that since he embraced God, his life has turned around for good with awesome blessings in his life, family and career. He paid tribute to international reggae star Buchi who paved the way for gospel reggae.
According to him, Buchi was a prominent voice in the circular reggae genre before he switch over to reggae, so his success in that area encourage him to borrow a leaf from Buchi which he has gladly done.
Step-Aga also known as the ‘Humble preacher said he started music at a very tender age because it was his calling from birth, he stressed that his guest for success in music is not for financial gratifications or desire for fame, but to serve the people and preach to them for spiritual emancipation from sin and materialism.
He stated that by Gods grace he is achieving his aim, especially now that he uses his voice and talent to propagade the gospel of God. He said since he became a professional musician he never had a producer or song writer he did every thing by him self and the holy spirit until he became born again, then he had a producer, song writer and produced his new record titled “Repent” which is expected to hit the market soon.
He disclosed that his first album titled “New Fashion’ which had five tracks, was released in the year 2000 followed by a second album titled.
“I look up  to jab which was released in 2004. He stressed that though they were not commercial success as he expected, but he was never discourage, now that he is in Christ, it is well with him.
He urged other circular reggae artistes to join him because he has seen the light.

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They Booed, Threw Bottles At Me – Tems Recounts

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R&B star, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has recounted the early-career challenges she faced, revealing that she was once booed out of the stage while performing at a school event.

Speaking in an interview with Newsmen, the Crazy Tings crooner shared that she wasn’t only booed but was also harassed with plastic bottles.

“I remember one time I was going to perform at my school as an up-and-coming singer and I thought I was going to receiving a standing ovation.

“But I got booed. They even threw plastic bottles at me,” she recalled.

Tems explained that despite the embarrassing incident and other such rejections, she remained determined to pursue a career in music.

The Tide Entertainment reports that  Tems admitted that some of the initial rejections she faced could be due to her conviction to stick to her originality instead of doing covers or familiar sounds like most of her peers.

The Grammy-winning singer said looking back now, she is glad that she didn’t compromise her style despite the initial pressures.

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Primeboy Pleads For Mohbad’s Burial

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A close associate of late singer Mohbad, Primeboy, has appealed for the artiste’s burial nearly three years after his death.

According to him, Mohbad’s body remains in the mortuary since September 12, 2023, pending burial arrangements.

The Tide Entertainment reports that in a statement Primeboy urged the family, public, and government to permit the burial, stating, “It’s been almost three years since Mohbad left us. His body is still in the mortuary. I’m begging the family, I’m begging the public, I’m begging the government, please let’s bury our brother. He deserves a befitting burial.”

It would be recalled that Mohbad’s death sparked public outrage, protests, and investigations. Ongoing autopsy examinations, police inquiries, and legal proceedings have delayed burial arrangements amid family disagreements and public scrutiny.

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 PH Based Gospel Singer Set To Drop Hit Single

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Rivers State based gospel singer, Wilberforce  Afriyie is set to drop his 6th single titled MIRACLE WORKING GOD’ dropping next month with a it’s video.
This was disclosed by Afriyie, yesterday, during an exclusive interview with The Tide  Entertainment in Port Harcourt.
According to the singer, the inspiration for his  new song was based on all of the battles, troubles and challenges that he has  faced in life and still going through.
“But in all I see the hand of the lord changing situations and turning things around for my good,” he said
“This song is to encourage everyone going through tough and hard times not to give up and trust whole heartedly on God for a miracle because change is coming their way,” he added.
The Tide Entertainment reports that Afriyie is ready to give his fans, especially those in the Christian faith a whole experience, a new season of overwhelming joy and celebration.
“When Christ is involved I have nothing to worry about sometimes there’ll be delay, but by faith I walk in total victory.Human reasoning cannot resonate, the mind cannot comprehend,” he explained.
He said that  the spirit of God goes beyond polarity, and expressed his alignment with the God’s grace, saying that the God of signs and wonders is still performing miracles.

Nancy Briggs

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