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This is Imaobong's new single,  GLORY. It has been on repeat since I got this song. Imaobong has never undelivered in her entire life and in this album, she sure has put her critics to shame. This lady's has sung virtually every note, people  thought couldn't be sung, under the shade😃. She started out with I AM BLESSED, then she went ahead to release NANI GI(you can dance this one with your handkerchief😃), finally she GLORY is making wave  in Nigeria. Here are facts about GLORY by Imaobong. Most ladies would complain it too low and two high. Yes the song spans  nearly 3 octaves , and she sure hit a note above High B5  in that song. This is something most ladies wouldn't dare in full voice. Well, she learnt from Karen Clark Sheard and Tasha Cobbs. The song has a slow pace but sung with a heart-shattering powerful voice It also reeks of the dexterity with which Mercy Chinwo's Excess Love  was produced. The backup sing...

Would you like to dance  to a beautiful songs that you can wind your waist to in that classic traditional African style with your handkerchief and a big grin? Listen to Werelo Bari by Nora J who earlier this year released her single 'Tuolera'  'Werelo Bari' gives the indigenous Port Harcourt  sound a more contemporary  feel. The song is partly sung in both the English and the Ogoni language. Well, the part that grips me so much is the part where she sings in the Ogoni language. There is something very magical that makes you want to grab an imaginary handkerchief and begin to dance to the rhythm. Happiness courses through my vein as I listen to it , you know why?  The song is an expression of gratitude  to God. I am God's love. Ife Oluwa,  Ifunanya Chukwu. In Ogoni, they say,  Werelo Bari. So, download the song and listen. Get infected with unbridled happiness and share with your friends. Download the song right here

I don't think I have introduced a mainstream Nigerian song from an Up and Coming artiste. Okay,  here it is. Story by Slinkee Ice,  a Port Harcourt based artiste. The production reeks of professionalism and the melody is so uncomplicated . Slinkee Ice is quite passionate  when he sings. . So,  I present him to you. You obviously know I wouldn't invite you to listen to a poorly produced song or an awful singer. This is the Afro-pop mainstream rhythm. Click to download his song Download My Story by Slinkee Ice here.

Afro beat?  Christian lyrics? This is so much fun. Here is Gift Bank's new single titled Wonder. It has massive pastiches of Fela's Afro vibes. It will make you feel as though Fela were singing  to God. Those guitars tunes are so reminiscent of the 80s Fela vibes.  Talk about the back up singers Well,  they did a pretty good job. Let Eledumare turn your life around with this one. There is something playful about beat.  You just want to prance and pose and be photographed while the song puts a big grin on your mouth. Gift Bank is an up and coming act. Support him. You have got to love his dramatic baritone and the way he played with his notes in  a more Afrocentric kind of way. Download the song here Download Wonder by Gift Bank

Gather around guys. I am still being stunned at how good music keeps gravitating towards me. Port Harcourt city may have been  over-glamorised,  but the creativity found in  her dwellers are beginning to seem incomparable. I may not be an ardent listener of rap music,   but heck I know good music when I see one. Bones by Degoldberg is a Christian rap song that will spur your adrenaline to do something great and spontaneous  for God. Here is the thrilling part of the song. I really can't keep it to myself. It started off with that 'Rolling in the Deep' kind of feel to it, and then  the powerful voice of Degoldberg  melded with it. It is a testosterone and spirit filled rap song which beckons on  dry bones to rise again. It gets even more emotional as the classical feel of the song becomes even more prominent  close  to the end of the song. You can only imagine how God is supernaturally waking dry bones and instant...

I was stuck in  traffic listening to Traffic by Tchella. It was the most sensible thing to do at that moment. I needed to calm my nerves and avoid  words being hauled  from drivers trying to meander through the massive Port Harcourt gridlock. Headset plugged and I revelled in  the beauty of the sound I heard. It was simple and adorable.  Dexterously woven  melodies, beautiful acoustics, one of the best lyrics that has ever happened to Nigerian music  since Airbrush by Sheyi Shay LOL.  Believe me. If you love Sam smith,  Adele,  Mike Posner,  James Bond blunt, Nonso Amadi,  Bez and Timi Dakolo then you MUST love Tchella. Nigerian youths aren't trying to follow the band wagon.  Everyone is trying to  be unique. Herd mentality may sell,  but unique mentality ensures your melodies are imprinted in  the minds of people.  By the way,  he produced the song.  Yes,  he did ...

An 18 year old girl from Benue State , studying Industrial Biology at Benue State University, Shime Ahua, has just released her first song titled 'You and Me". She is the daughter of a pastor. She released her Debut single 'You and Me" in July 2017 and I think all music lovers should please  have a listen to her beautifully composed song. It is a simple love ballad that will flood your whole system with happiness. A thrill that awakens your inner spirit. And if you lost your muse, you will find it here. Trust me..Shime has the magic. Download Shime ahua's You and Me.

Beautiful symphonies abound in the city of Port Harcourt. Ucee Nwachukwu is a vibrant gospel artiste in Nigeria and he has released a new song for your listening pleasure called 'Everlasting love' It is a song that ministers to us about the Everlasting love of God. It was dexterously rendered  with a dramatic and powerful tenor that has this beautiful growl to its texture. The emotions built up in the song can easily overwhelm you. The production is quite good. A mixture of strings and some traditional percussion. A classic example of contemporary Nigerian gospel music. Download Everlasting Love by Ucee Nwachukwu Get the lyrics  here

The first time I listened to this song, I actually didn't know what to expect. Cece kings already looks beautiful and I wondered if her voice could sound beautiful as well. More importantly, I wondered if the producer did a good job. Then I press play and symphonies began to waft through. 'It is just starting' I said to myself. Then, I relaxed to savour the song. Then I was weak, then I felt goose pimples, then my eyes began to well up . I wasn't too sure if it was  the simple lyrics or her voice and the modulations she had to conquer as she sang into the soprano's stratosphere. It was magic. Cece Kings is really awesome and she is another big thing in  Nigeria gospel scene. Download her song and listen to it Download Beautuful by Cece Kings here

I present to you one of Nigerian's finest up-and-coming gospel artiste. He has  many songs to his credit,  but the songs I want you all to listen to are these three. Truth Potter and Emimimo. These songs have this indescribable beauty and quality  about it.  They are all beautiful ballads with awesome digital sounds that's makes me even wonder who produced the songs. GUC has, in his voice,  a sword that pierces the soul. Download Truth here The song titled Truth will make you fall in love  with jesus. GUC's voice reminds of Jonathan Mcreynold in this song, although  his voice is stronger in texture than Mcreynold's voice. His song is quite as inspiring as Jonathan Mcreynold's.  Download Potter Here. Potter has been my favourite due to the flute that reminds me of Chinese Epic film of people falling in love and fighting war in some vast desert like that. LOL. When I listen to Potter,  I see an angel playing ...

An awe-striking song 'Ajoro by Icon' has been rocking the  internet since its official  release  on MTN music+, 12th of July. 

Have you listened to 'Because of You' by Endy Musik? My word!  It has all the juice that can  give your morning a major boost. You know that calming sensation and feeling of basking in the presence of God, that's what you get. This young man, on top of his anointing,  has a spirit-filled voice.  It blows you  away into nirvana. An  immaculate happiness. Oh. and that  dexterous use of his  Falsetto, will immediately melt you away. You just have to fall in love with Jesus after listening to it. Just download it and get back to me. This song is my Sunday gift to you Download Because of You... Here.

If you are an up-and-coming artiste, I think you should read this. It will immensely help you. I haven't been an OAP for a long time now, but I have come across many musicians, and in all honesty, they still make basic mistakes. These mistakes are things  we all can avoid. Calm down and read this post, then share it. Let us help these up-and-coming artistes to break into the market really fast.

   ABOUT Ms. HOPE SWITHIN Ms. Hope Swithin is a Nigerian from Abia State.  She is a passionate Worship leader whose Music ministry and love for spreading the Gospel has taking her to Ghana, Nairobi Kenya, South Africa, Togo etc,  An Author,  A Passionate Missionary,  A Diction Coach, An inspirational Engager, A social media blogger, A Marketer , A  Broadcaster, a Teacher, A Voice-over Artist and one who believes in the finished work of Christ and all the benefits in HIM.

From the Garden City of Port Harcourt comes this  amazing single by Slinkeeice called Folake. It is everything you need in a song. Masterfully produced by DJ Coublon and sung by Slinkeeice whose voice exudes a great command of professionalism in knowing the intricacies of Afro-singing.

King Ifey's review I can't explain why I find immense solace in this song. It  has spoken to me in ways I can't imagine. It helps me to reinforce the fact that I am a Christian...a being that strives really hard to be Christ-like, consistently swimming against currents of the world, jumping out of that band wagon and treading that solitary path. While on that path, I realise how close you are to me and how void I would've been without you.

Isaac Drums  is a singer,  songwriter and an impressive drummer. His full name is Osogiahon Isaac, a native of Edo State. He was born into a family of 6. Isaac is also a graduate of University of Benin  and a professional health,  safety and environmental specialist (HSE). He is based in Port Harcourt.  Even with his inclination to science,  he is still very zealous about the art.  His love for music overflew in the early 90s when he started singing and drumming in a church choir. He picked up sensational Nigerian voices as his mentors and role models. Darey, ric hasani banky W, timidakolo 2face and duncan mighty are just about the voices that have sharpened Isaac Drums' music personality.  With a combined flair for Rn'B,  Afro tunes and mainstream Nigerian music, came forth his style of singing  which is avparadigm of the Afro-pop genre. His new song 'Shey Na Love Be This' has received a commend...

When you need to set your spirit free and dance to the almighty in the most carefree manner with which David danced,  then, this song is what you have to dance to. 

Download here. When the love of God,  like an arrow,  pierces your heart; you'll bleed immense favour and bless the heart of people around you. 

Every fire deserve to burn and we all know that.  Fire must do what fire is expected to do... And that is... To burn