Right off the bat, Nitakaa Kwako by Neema Gospel Choir is an exquisitely produced song, bearing such a strong message. What would you do if you had an all-time reliable friend, perfect on all counts, yet one to lie down their life for a wretched person as yourself? Having tasted their benefit, you would pledge … Read more
Gratitude is written all over Onyeoma by CalledOut Music. The song is a joyful outpouring of thanksgiving that praises God, calling Him Onyeoma, which is means, “The Good One.” Produced with the familiar sounds of Nigerian music, Onyeoma offers a heartfelt expression of gratitude, recognizing God’s compassion and sustaining power as experienced in the singer’s … Read more
The First Hymn by Chris Tomlin and Ben Fielding is a modern day rendition of the oldest-known Christian hymn, written in the mid 200s AD. It was discovered in Egypt, inscribed on a papyrus fragment unearthed by archaeologists back in 1897. The fragment had long been preserved at Oxford University, until Prof. John Dickson came … Read more
As the song title suggests, Coritos de Fuego is an ensemble of choruses, pouring out words of praise and seeking an infilling of the Holy Spirit. The choruses on the song are adapted from olden songs Israel Houghton was raised singing: Coritos de Fuego is a medley of so many of the songs we used … Read more
Utukuzwe by Eunice Njeri is a song of praise, based off of God’s holiness, authority and sovereignty, with a response in exaltation, trust and surrender to Him. The song boldly declares multiple attributes of God in a cheerful and dancy way, one that firms up faith and elicits joyous praise amid the exaltation, “Utukuzwe Bwana!” … Read more
Oluwa by Joel Lwaga comes in barely 5 months after the release of the popular runaway hit song Olodumare. Written and produced in a similar fashion, Oluwa also comes off as a testimony of growth, success, and prosperity amid human adversaries. Joel Lwaga’s music language is inspiration. He excels and thrives here. Through life’s hardships … Read more
Thank You For The Cross by Tauren Wells is a song of gratitude for the greatest symbol of love—the cross of Jesus Christ. The song packs a poetic narration of the events leading to the death of Jesus on the cross, and His resurection, and builds to thanksgiving and praise for the cross. The cross … Read more
God did it by Micah Tyler is a song that speaks of God’s gracious work to bring to effect monumental milestones in a believer’s life, like transformation, or often underlooked blessings like the breath of life. It’s a call to call to memory of the deeds of God evident in our lives, causing us to … Read more
Uko Mwenyewe by Zoravo ft Takie Ndou is a worship song of exaltation, declaring there is none else like Elohim. While proclaiming the pre-eminence of God, the song “Uko Mwenyewe” also packs up a skillful instrumental, with a particularly excellent horn section. The song is a good fit for congregational worship, where a strong reference … Read more
Sung in Sheng, the song Kasonge Kakisonga by Timam Evans urges believers to praise God here on earth just as they will when they get to heaven. Drawing from the common issues among Christians today – shorter time spent in prayer, urgency to wrap up fellowships, sleeping through overnight prayer and worship meetings, and constant … Read more