DEITRICK HADDON LIVE IN LAGOS AT SAMMIE OKPOSO’S “THE STATEMENT”

One word – Remarkable!

Sammie Okposo’s album – ‘The Statement’ - unveiling concert proved it would be a success and indeed it was.

The green carpet was trod by great names in the entertainment industry. Although there was an overwhelming record of gospel artistes; other artistes, comedians and personalities were present: Actor & TV Producer Patrick Doyle, Rev and Mrs. Bassey Ekpeyong, Senator Florence Ita-Giwa, Tade Ogidan, Veteran comedian, Alibaba and his wife, Music Producer Wole Oni, Midnight Crew, Gospel according to Rap, Praise Machine, Femi Micah, Eric Arubayi, Monalisa Chinda, Grace Amah and so many others.

Apkororo, MC Abbey, Acapella and Cee-Y delivered rib cracking jokes, while the audience experienced the best of rock and hip hop by Frank Edwards and Nutty Josh respectively.

Sammie Okposo indeed made a statement with his performance as he thrilled the audience with songs from his previous and present albums. He also performed a song from his new album which was a combination of popular Nigerian songs laced with gospel lyrics.

Deitrick Haddon’s performance was also spectacular. With DJ Mr. Watkins on the wheels of steel, he performed songs like “God is Good”, “Amen”, “He is Able” and “Mighty God” with a highly-participative audience. 

For all the attendees, the 3^rd August, 2012 at the Shell Hall, Muson Centre will be marked in their minds as an awesome experience. 

As expected, Facebook and Twitter have had tons of posts on personal experiences from the event. Perhaps key among them is Deitrick Haddon’s verdict posted on his facebook fan page (www.facebook.com/deitrickhaddon ): ‘What a wonderful time I had with my friends in Lagos, Nigeria!! It encourages me to continue when I see how my music ministry has impacted lives internationally! The entire crowd knew every word. They also pay close attention to songs that we may overlook in America! It just proves that your labor is not in vain!!’

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STANDING OUT WITH CEE-Y: A SHOW THAT SPOKE THE LANGUAGE OF LAUGHTER.

 On Sunday, 29^th July, 2012 at the Multipurpose Hall, University of Lagos, Cee-Y  set his name in the heart of individuals as one of Nigerian’s top comedians. Hosted by Joseph Benjamin and Tualeh of Wazobia FM,  Standing Out with Cee-Y had a consolidation of the best of comedy and music, with comedians like Koffi, Yaw, Mc Abbey, Nothing do me, E-Funny, Larry J , Lepacious Bose, Akpororo, Bash, Open teeth, Acapella, Saco, Grand Commander, Otega and Musicians like Tim godfrey, Gameman, Pita, D-Bass, Oracle.

 

Jokes about Ethnic groups, past experiences in school and the different classes of people were rendered, and there was an absolute expression of individual talents. The Highlight of the show was when Cee-Y, the event organiser, showed a different side to himself bursting into praise for the gift of life- the addition (a baby girl) to his family early this month - and surviving an accident last month.

With the ultimate closing by Tim Godfrey and the Xtreme Crew, the audience went home with satisfied smiles on their faces. Visit www.x2dtv.com/html/gallery/gallery_ceey.html for more pictures.

HENRISOUL’S OFFICIAL UNVEILING

Henrisoul, one of Nigeria’s young and promising music talents, is officially unveiling himself and his works to the gospel industry at an event tagged ‘THE REPLY’. Although he has been in the industry for a couple of years, Henrisoul hopes to create more publicity for his works through this event as well as his first album. ‘Gbagoro Agbago’, his first single in which he featured K’ore, was released three years ago while ‘Many Reasons’ was released last year.  Henrisoul was also featured in Bouqui’s single ‘Sokutuyoyo’ which was released early 2012.

When asked why ‘The Reply’, he responded: ‘God always has a reply to different situations and happenings.  To save Israel, He sent David; also for the world, He sent Jesus and to the present time- guess who?’ 

“The Reply” will hold at THE CAPSTONE on the 12^th August, 2012.

BEZ: THE MASTER CRAFTSMAN!

We found this piece - written by RemiRoy - about Bezaleel, a chap from bible times who found his place in the scheme of things, mastered his craft and was chosen for important work. RemiRoy has graciously permitted to use the story. We hope you find the story inspiring for the new week.

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Bez walked out of the little tent he shared with his wife and seven year old son, looked into the starlit sky and sighed with pleasure. He breathed in a lungful of clean mountain air, relishing his new found freedom. It was a heady feeling. The stress and strain of the construction site was now in the past, the whips and torture, the pain and anguish. He pushed aside the thoughts that had pummeled him for years as he groaned under the heavy hand of the Egyptian king. The fact that many like him bore the same burden had done nothing to comfort him. He always believed there just had to be more to life.

He remembered growing up hearing stories of the Patriarch and his ground breaking faith. What would he have done if Jael hadn’t had their little Bez after two years of marriage? He sure would’ve lost his mind. He’d always wanted a mini Bez since he was a teenager. His own mother had had four Children after him. He’d grown up caring for them the best he could.

“This is freedom!” he said, loving the calm in the air. His tent was close to the leader’s. He had been grateful for the positioning; now he knew why.

He could see him now, his slow sure steps leading up the mountain. Bez had grown up with only with a faint feeling of connection to the I AM, as the leader had proclaimed Him to be when he came to demand their release from the shackles of oppression.

Many things were not yet clear to him but he knew he felt such strong allegiance and reverence for this unseen God who had turned the tides of nature to rescue a people long forgotten, in a land they couldn’t claim as theirs. What could be more awesome? Bez had seen things in this few months he’d never seen in his entire life of struggle. Amazing, awe inspiring wonders. He had a good feeling this was just the beginning.

The next few days the leader was not to be seen around camp. He had been up Sinai for a long time now and the clouds were still hovering like a cloak over the imposing mountain. If the rumble in the heavens was anything to go by, something big was about to happen, he thought.

People had started to grow weary around the camp, with nothing to do but Bez spent his time doing what he loved most, working with wood.

Little Bez loved walking around with him, gathering bits of wood and turning them into delightful shapes. He only wished he had been allowed to carve back in Ramses. But there were better craftsmen, more skilled and endowed than he was. He had had to settle for hauling bricks and making straw.

A month later, after many strange and fearful things had happened among the people, the leader called a meeting where he laid out several instructions he had received from the I AM. Bez had never heard so many instructions in his life. There was to be a tent, a ‘tent of meeting’. What was that? This would be constructed with several hallowed objects in it for worship and...well, he couldn’t understand most of it. But the excitement he felt at the thought of constructing something was amazing. Would he be allowed to work? To carve? He hoped to heaven he would.

As he mulled the thoughts in his mind, trying to envision the possibilities in his mind’s eye, he heard something that almost made him jump out of his skin! Had his name been called?

“Yes,” the leader repeated, “The Lord has selected Bezaleel, the son of Uri, grandson of Hur. He has filled him with the Spirit of God with skill, ability, and know-how for making all sorts of things, to design and work in gold, silver and bronze, to carve stones and set them, to carve wood, working in every kind of skilled craft. He has also made him a teacher, he and Oholiab. He has also gifted them with the know-how needed for carving designing, weaving, and embroidering in blue, purple and scarlet fabrics and in fine linen. They can make anything and design anything!”

Who was he talking about, him? Bez’s head felt ten times its normal size! Had he heard right? He, Bez? Carve in gold, silver, stone, and...and bronze? He had only ever worked with wood all his life!

Lord!

He got up from the slab of stone he had perched on and paced the ground. He stripped off his outer tunic, the mountain air all of a sudden felt a little too hot for him. His mind raced at the thoughts running wildly in his head.

Had he heard him say he could weave and embroider? That he could design and make anything?! For real?

He sat right back and calmed himself but was soon on his feet again. It was true! Right now, he felt like he could do anything! Yoo-hoo! He couldn’t wait to start!

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That was indeed the beginning of a life long career for Bez. He met his friend OH. With whom he had the pleasure of working, learning and producing such quality of work that had never before been seen.

Where are those Egyptian lords now? He could teach them a thing or two...


culled from http://remiroy.blogspot.com

EVENTS FOR THIS WEEKEND

ISABELLA: PASTOR, WORSHIP LEADER AND RECORDING ARTIST

Isabella Ogo-Uzodike is a Recording Artist, Worship Leader and Public Speaker who hails from Aguata, eastern Nigeria. She is also a Psychology degree graduate of University of Nigeria.

Her first ‘official’ song 'Hero' was released in 1997 and that is when her resolve to develop and harness her gift was strengthened. She relocated to England in 1998 with a vision to draw people to worship The Father.
In 2009, IsabellaMelodies (Sound of Worship Ministries) was founded and Isabella’s debut album, “Lost Without You”, was released. With12 ballads, Lost Without You was well received and it earned a nomination for “Best New Comer” by Gospel Music Awards UK in 2010. This was followed by two other albums: “Heaven’s Anthem” and “My Tori Don Change”- her first African Gospel album done in a mixture of Pidgin English, Igbo (her native language) and Yoruba. (Look out for the title track, “My Tori Don Change” and “Back To Sender” on X2D).

Apart from her music profession, Isabella is a qualified Health & Fitness Instructor and Make-Up Artist. She is also a consummate professional with over 10 years’ senior management experience within the Public Sector in the United Kingdom, where she is currently completing her Masters In Business Administration from the University of Sunderland Business School. Her first book - a worship manual – is due to be released early 2013. It is the unfolding story of a phenomenal woman of substance whose amazing potentials are yet largely untapped.

Isabella’s very happy union with Ogo is blessed with children.

DEITRICK HADDON, SAMMIE OKPOSO AND AFRICA

Deitrick Vaughn Haddon was born May 17, 1973, from Detroit, Michigan and is a Gospel singer, songwriter, producer and pastor (he pastors Detroit’s Kingdom Culture Church, taking over from his father). Deitrick Haddon has emerged as one of the most talented artists of any genre in modern music, but he has remained, dedicated himself to Modern Gospel and has become possibly the most creative and consistently enjoyable artist in that genre.

A popular artist known for his contemporary style of music, he is well known for his progressive gospel styles. He has successfully released five (5) albums and songs from these albums have topped Billboard’s Top Gospel Charts.
The amazing thing is He is touring Africa. Here in Nigeria, He will be performing at the Shell Hall, Muson Centre for Sammie Okposo’s ‘the Statement’ album unveiling concert.

According to his post on his Facebook fan page he will be in these other African countries:

August 5th, 2012- Lusaka, Zambia
August 9th, 2012- Rehema Auditorium, Johannesburg
August 10th-12th, 2012- His Presence, Zimbabwe