This Friday's Free Downloads | Featuring Protek (Rooftop Clan), Okey Sokay, Propane (CIA)

This Friday's Free Downloads | Featuring Protek (Rooftop Clan), Okey Sokay, Propane (CIA)

This Friday, the following artistes' songs are available as free downloads (see what I did there):

1. Protek - Ayaya Featuring Okey Sokay
2. Propane of CIA (Christ I Abide) - Ekwulekwu 

1. PROTEK - AYAYA 

FEATURING OKEY SOKAY

Ayaya is an Ibibio word, not a Yoruba word, but I would like to classify this as "jelenke" (easy motion) music.  You just want to sway, nod your head, and even komole to this song.  Yes, I just confessed what I did when I heard the song.  Can you blame me?

Protek is a rapper who recently joined the Rooftop Clan (formerly Rooftop MCs). Ayaya is his latest single, released earlier this month.

You can read more about him in the press release:

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This Friday's Free Downloads | Featuring: Kinsu CIA, Okey Sokay, Ketandu "KK" Ezeji, Nolly CIA, Lima

This Friday's Free Downloads | Featuring: Kinsu CIA, Okey Sokay, Ketandu "KK" Ezeji, Nolly CIA, Lima

How was your week? Mine was so-so.  Let's just say I'm looking forward to this weekend.  To ease your transition to the much-anticipated weekend, here are three songs that the following artistes have shared with me.  Download and have a blessed weekend!

1. Kinsu CIA (Christ I Abide) - Mindful

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This Friday's Free Downloads | Featured Artistes: Paul Oti, CIA, Jhiedy, Emmanuel Hero, Juwon Johnson, Femi Okunuga, Kunle Kenny

This Friday's Free Downloads | Featured Artistes: Paul Oti, CIA, Jhiedy, Emmanuel Hero, Juwon Johnson, Femi Okunuga, Kunle Kenny

Can you believe that today is the last day of February?  Where did the month go?  Well, I certainly hope this month was an awesome one for you.  Here are seven songs to help celebrate all the wonderful things that happened in February (and usher in the month of March).  In no particular order, enjoy songs from the following artistes, followed by a short excerpt from their press releases:

1. Paul Oti - Malafakumo (Don't be afraid)
2. Christ I Abide (C.I.A) - All A'Dem
3. Jhiedy - Faith Realm
4. Emmanuel Hero - Nara Ekele
5. Juwon Johnson - Je Kan Mo (Let them know)
6. Femi Okunuga - Emi Orun (Holy Spirit)
7. Kunle Kenny - Ijo Ope

*Let me know which ones you really like!

1. Paul Oti - Malafakumo (Don't be afraid)

Paul Oti is a music minister and vocal coach with passion for God based in Port-Harcourt, Rivers State. He has worked with Ebiere and Afy Douglas who are top notch gospel acts in the South-South region and has organised great concerts to promote the gospel of Christ. He loves training choirs and helping people that are not very good singers to be the best.

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MUSIC: Propane - "Simple Praise" Featuring Dornell (Produced by RuggedBeatz)

MUSIC: Propane - "Simple Praise" Featuring Dornell (Produced by RuggedBeatz)

Propane is a member of Christ I Abide, a group of rappers featured here for their single, What You Do. This year, the group members have released solo projects.  Simple Praise is Propane's single, featuring Dornell. Here is the press release followed by the song download:

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THIS Friday's Free Downloads: Ephraem Chene (Ephraim Haruna), IBK Spaceship Boy and Ernythang (Ernest Bisong), Christ I Abide (C.I.A)

THIS Friday's Free Downloads: Ephraem Chene (Ephraim Haruna), IBK Spaceship Boy and Ernythang (Ernest Bisong), Christ I Abide (C.I.A)

If you listen to Nigerian music regularly, one instrument that features quite regularly (apart from the keyboard and drums) would be the guitar.  However, the guitar is just one of many string instruments.  It is always refreshing to see musicians, particularly gospel artistes, creatively using other string instruments in unique and interesting ways.  And that brings us to this Friday's free downloads.

Apart from the fact that today's free downloads are well-produced and delightful to the ears, the first two downloads have one thing in common:  a strong and pervasive use of the violin.  You'll see (or hear) what I mean in a little bit. Meanwhile, let me briefly introduce you to the artistes one by one.

Ephraem Chene (Ephraim Haruna) - Beautiful

Ephraem Chene | Oooteejay.blogspot.com

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SONG REVIEW | What You Do - Christ I Abide (C.I.A)

SONG REVIEW | What You Do - Christ I Abide (C.I.A)

Before diving into today's post, I need to share the road map with you.  Please see below the 'legend' I intend to use for reviews from this point forwards.

B.R.A.V.E

B - Background
R - Review
A - Additional Information
V - Video(s)
E - Extras

And now, let the games begin!

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