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‘Gospel Music, Critical To Evangelism’
A Pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Prince Borloo has described gospel music ministry as critical to evangelism and encouraged youths to use their creative talents for the service of God and humanity.
Prince Borloo, who is the Area Pastor in charge of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Peters Boat,Ibeto road, Port Harcourt said the music ministry was not only pivotal to evangelism but also provides opportunities to develop full career as gospel artists.
Speaking to newsmen shortly after a thanksgiving service held at the Church auditorium, the Man of God said, “God delights in praises and praises brings deliverance, healing, soul winning and uncommon break through in difficult situation”, noting that the only worthwhile thing for a child of God to do was to elevate his name through the music ministry.
Drawing from a biblical point of view, he said David as a minister of God and a King used the music ministry to earn the heart of God, noting that same opportunity existed to attract divine blessings through the use of musical talents.
Prince Borloo who is also a renowned gospel artist with several albums to his credit said he was grateful to God for his ordination as a full pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God and urged christians to remain steadfast in their adversities and other challenges as challenges were the “raw materials for the promotion and elevation of the children of God”
Prince Borloo also emphasized the need to strengthen the music department of all churches as a basis of promoting the objectives of praises which is cardinal to Christianity.
He urged the youths to eschew violence and other anti social behaviours and become ambassadors of Christ to be useful in life.
In his homily, the guest speaker, Pastor Sunny James admonished christians to put their trust in God as divine providence was the only sustainable source of human needs and protection. He congratulated the celebrant over his ordination as a full pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God and wished him well in his service in the Lord’s vineyard.
In his remark, a former chairman of Khana LGA, Hon Gordon To we described the celebrant as a man of multiple talents who has not hesitated to use his talents for the service of God and humanity.
By: Taneh Beemene
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.
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.
Nancy Briggs
