Delightful Duets: Elfrida and Uchman - We Stand in Awe

Delightful Duets: Elfrida and Uchman - We Stand in Awe

My first impression when I heard the opening lines to Elfrida and Uchman's duet "We Stand in Awe" was "Here we go again ..."

Over the last couple of months, I had listened to a series of gospel songs that made me wonder if there was hope at all for Nigerian gospel music.  

But when I heard this song, I felt relief.  Those harmonies, the song arrangement ... There is hope after all.

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Soundtrack for the Week: Rise Again - Stage One

Soundtrack for the Week: Rise Again - Stage One

Stage One via Facebook

.... And just like that we are at the cusp of another new week.  Time for sober reflection ....

As you step into this brand new week, I want you to meditate on the lyrics to this song by Stage One.  It is called Rise Again.

Stage One is a Christian rock band based in Jos, Plateau and I have shared some of their songs here in the past.  Rise Again is by far my favorite, and I believe there is someone reading this (including myself) who needs to hear these words:

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Soundtrack for the Week: Faith Yebo - Still Beautiful Featuring Nikki Laoye

Soundtrack for the Week: Faith Yebo - Still Beautiful Featuring Nikki Laoye

Today, I will be starting a new series: Soundtrack for the Week.  And because I know soundtrack might mean something else to you, I need to clarify what this series is about.

By Soundtrack, I don't mean the song was the theme song for a movie or similar production.  I mean that this is the song I want you to meditate on for the rest of the week.  Let it play in the background of your week, in the back of your mind while you get your hustle on (or take a break).  I think you get it now. :D

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MUSIC: Uchman - The Original

MUSIC: Uchman - The Original

Uchman describes himself as "a Nigerian alternative rock singer and acoustic guitarist." He sings Christian and inspirational songs, and his single titled "The Original," is his latest effort.

Here's the press release:

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