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TOP Biography of MERCY CHINWO Relationship Nuggets with Tabitha

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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH

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s b m January Edition from the editor’sEditor desk Dear readers, The New Year is just upon us and it is with happiness in our hearts that the Editorial team presents the first issue of 2020. This debut issue carries a succcint Approach to the challenge of Rising to stardom in the Gospel Music scene of Nigeria and the greater challenge of maintaining quality of music and message in the songs even after fame is achieved.

This edition features an exclusive interview with O'Nifemi who tackes the subject matter in a very convincing and inspiring manner.

One of the missives of the magazine is to highlight themes that are relevant to Gospel Music And Entertainment Industry .

It also features a rather captivating and inspiring thoughts to our ladies in the ENIOBANKE Corner with Havilah and also a relationship Nuggets from the stables of our own relationship Writer: TABITHA Wishing everyone an emerging new year.

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s b m January Edition EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH O’NIFEMI

Q4. Why and How did it all start I.e. your Music career?

O’Nifemi: Well, the why is as a result of thirst and hunger to reach out to more souls outside my circle.

While the how is as a result of a competition I once went for, it made me see some hidden treasure I couldn't see before the time Q5. What are the challenges you've faced so far in the course of your career?

O’Nifemi: The challenges so far..... Well, the only thing I can point at as a major challenge here is not having what it takes to be producing myself yet, so as to reach out more often to as many as possible.

Q1. What is your full name sir?

O’Nifemi: Ojo Oluwanifemi Ebenezer Q2. Can you tell us more about your background and education?

O’Nifemi: . I am the only son of Mr. & Mrs. Ojo in the family of three, from Ajowa Akoko South Western part of Ondo State. I had both my primary, secondary, and tertiary education in Ondo State. I am a graduate of Federal University of Technology Akure, with B.Tech in Quantity Surveying. I observed my National Youth Service Corps in Osun State, where I reside for now. And currently the music coordinator of Kingsword International Church, Osogbo.

Q3. What else do you do outside Music?

O’Nifemi: I read and I love to learn from every single thing.

Q6. What are those things that keep you going...? What inspires you?

O’Nifemi: The major thing that keeps me going is the fact that I'm confident that God is really involved in this. Relating it to a testimony of the boy that was dead for three days and God brought back to life just to confirm His promises over the song (I HAIL YOU) that He released through me sometimes ago. For such miracle to have been recorded, it is a sign that He is ready to do more if I am ready to keep receiving from Him. Therefore, I always press towards receiving so as to bless lives tremendously.

Q7. Do you think Gospel Music Ministers should prioritize on rising to stardom?... As in becoming celebs O’Nifemi: Well, I believe that calling differs and ministry are in phases. Some receive songs just to write and get the songs delivered to those who can sing them; that is to say, we don't all have same strength and gifts per say. But priotizing the rising to stardom as a gospel minister would be based on an individual thing, reason being that becoming a celebrity is a journey on it's own, while retaining that position is another course. Therefore, I would rather say, priotizing the process of getting better and reaching out to more souls is better.

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s b m January Edition “priotizing the process of getting better and reaching out to more souls is better.”

Q8. Is there any side effect if much of Gospel music ministers are not popular? Like Does it mean O’Nifemi: . Being popular shouldn't actually be the main thing here, it is really not a big deal provided you are affecting lives positively and you are having the sense of fulfilment towards the assignment God has placed in your hands, it is really not a big deal. But it can become a big deal by the time the minister starts imagining who he or she is not and trying to compare himself/herself with another minister. And if there would be side effect at all, it would be discouragement based on the expectations from people that ends up not working out nor yielding positive results.

Q9. What do you have to say about some Gospel music acts that have their major priority as rising to limelight... What effect does it have on the quality of their music?

O’Nifemi: . This is very simple, anyone that falls into this category would definitely watch him/herself rise with speed, get a hit song that would go viral for a while, and after the moments, he/she would also watch him/herself come down gradually. The effect this has on thier music is loosing some fans they earlier got. Such minister might not have the capacity to push another song in order to retain the frequency gained by the initial one Q10. How can we solve the problem of Gospel musicians not getting enough platform to showcase their talents and gifts?

O’Nifemi: To my best knowledge, let each church start celebrating her artists, by so doing it would birth more greatness in the artists. Let music have more concentration in our churches and let there be encouragements from both the pastors and church members, that alone goes a long way. Supporting what the artist in your church does in your full capacity is priceless, and it means a whole lot

“let each church start celebrating her artists, by so doing it would birth more greatness in the artists.”

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s b m January Edition Q11. What is your advice for other Gospel Music Ministers?

O’Nifemi: My own advice is for us to be more focused, be sure of the calling and not relenting on achieving the goal. One of the goals is knowing that someone somewhere is always blessed anytime he or she remembers your (the artist) name.

Q12. What can you say about Star Buzz Magazine?

O’Nifemi: Star Buzz Magazine is actually a great initiative; it is a platform to also reach out to more souls. Kudos to the management, I celebrate you!

Thanks for your time sir.

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s b m January Edition HOW TO BE A GREAT CHOIR DIRECTOR Every choir director should STUDY their choir members "Know them which labour among you" (I Thessalonians 5:12) Your choir sound is going to be its best if the music works with your choir's best abilities and talents. Get to know their strengths and weaknesses. What vocal ranges do the singers have? Listen to how high and low they can go before they start cracking or sounding strained. Are they able to do a song where the tenors have to sing an A-flat, or will you need to change the key? (There is no law that says every choir has to do a song in the same key that the original artist did.)

To teach music, you have to know music!

"Study to show thyself approved" (II Timothy 2:15) If you're going to teach music to others, you need to understand how music works. Get familiar with the basics of music theory -- scales and keys, chords and harmony.

There are lots of books and websites that can help you get into these concepts if you're not familiar with them. Once you decide on a song that you're going to teach, get to know that song backward and forward. Know what key you're doing it in.

Learn each part (soprano, alto, tenor) until you have them memorized and you can sing each one yourself.

Choosing choir songs with the right message "A word fitly spoken" (Proverbs 25:11) As a church choir director, the songs you perform in a service are your opportunity to bring a message to those who have come to fellowship. The songs are your sermon.

What should you preach? You know lots of songs that are meaningful and blessed. Which songs will be best for which types of performances? Take time to contemplate the setting where you will be singing and choose songs that are a good fit for the service.

Therefore, every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a householder, which bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old. -Matthew 13:52 Some musicians seem to have the idea that only contemporary gospel music is attractive. Others think that only old music is truly spiritual. Don't let your choir members fall into either of those traps! Teach them how to appreciate all different styles of gospel music.

When you teach a song, it's YOURS Songwriters are not God . . . and their words and music don't have to be treated like they're scripture carved in stone. If there's a portion of a song that you don't care for, change it! Maybe the message of the song is great, but there's just a couple of lines that are off base. Or maybe there's a musical line that you think will sound better a different way. Rearrange it! Bring your vision and your interpretation to the song.

Teaching songs to your choir: Repetition is the key Drill, baby, drill!

As we all know, gospel choirs usually don't use sheet music.

We sing by ear, by heart. That means that everything we sing has to be memorized.

I hope you have find this helpful, for more of such articles refer to the editorial team of Star Buzz Magazine.

Have variety in your church choir music repertoire "Treasures old and new"

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s b m January Edition ENIOBANKE The New Year Happy New Year Amazons, for the purpose of this Article I'd love to address us as *Amazons*.

By the way, My name is Havilah, I am a disciple of CHRIST, I am one pampered by THE KING and I am crazy about females, I love to see ladies walk in purpose, I desire that all females walk in their Prophetic destiny effortlessly, be madly in love with God, heads-high in Godfidence and GodEsteem!

So, who is an Amazon?

Amazon means a female warrior, a tall, strong and beautiful woman, guess what?

That’s exactly who you are, isn't that something to scream about? (wow). You might not look today like an Amazon but with diligence, discipline, dissatisfaction and Holy desperation, you can become who God made you to be,let desires well up in you to do things differently and step into the depths of your identity discovery and becoming.

There's actually nothing new about the year except you intentionally decide to add newness,and I'm not talking about writing another new year resolutions that has always failed,I'm not talking about the emotionally-written goals for another 365 days that keeps failing.I am talking about retreating with God your father to receive bespoke encounters, spirit-breathed instructions, Spirit-initiated words for the year and get energised to fly in the direction of the winds of the Holy ghost this year!

This year,I am challenging you to unleash the warrior inside of you because destinies awaits you,nations are on tiptoe to see your Unveiling.

Enough of been just a normal lady out there,it's time to shift and elevate your mindset and receive clear-cut visions of the Lord for you regarding your purpose and identity.Enough of pampering your body so much yet,your soul and SPIRIT is rotting away. Enough of Talking about women or ladies who have pursued purpose and get immersed in your own purpose, enough of been an echo when you can be the voice!

Enough of your 'hello- hi' Relationship with God when God's deepest mercies is calling for your own deepest need(HIM).Enough of sentimental friendships and emotional alliance when God is eager to gift you Firebrand friends and purpose partners.

Enough of the batters from emotional pains from a guy who barely knows himself when God is about to show you the best. Enough of been neutral in that business when God wants to make you a global voice and Lord of trade. Enough of been a mediocre when the giant in you is shouting to be seen!

This year add a spice of newness to you and Strech your capacity mentally and Spiritually,that gift in you should be stirred,see Netflix is waiting for those who will reveal Jesus in his true estate,the fashion world is waiting for your designs becauseGod is the Lord of crafts and designs,the business and economy world are waiting for you to give them undaunted Solutions and policies to solve long standing Economic issues!

Girlfriend(s), be dissatisfied about where you are now in all aspect of your life.There is more to you, intentionally sing it to your conscious mind that even your subsconcious mind has no option than to accept it. You are not at your best yet,you can be more than you are now.You can be relevant in the courts of heaven and in the board rooms here on Earth!

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s b m January Edition No!You're not of them that draw back,there is so much strength in you,You don't understand?Look at the holy scriptures in Genesis 2:18,you were born and wired with so much strength to help the world,to heal your sphere and set the world ablaze,you're not a weakling,the ambience of your heart was wired to be a clinic of care and there is so much deposit of strength in you and much more can be given when you stay with God your Creator and download customized stretegies to take over the world in whatever sphere you've been placed.

Darling,This year you can't afford to go in with the Grasshopper mentality-A state of mind that makes you think 'you are small','you are too young','you are too inexperienced','you are not good enough',as you seek God for the best of the best for this year and decade, he'll be giving you words and images that were destined for you,but there is a need to elevate your mindset by the word(holy scriptures),align your mindset with your father (God),You are great and you can't do less,say/declare/confess/affirm to yourselves words that elevates your mindset and mentality and don't sit there thinking a 'miracle' will happen,the greatest miracle that can happen to you is that your mindset is elevated and aligned with God,then there's no limit to what you can be and do.

One last important thing I'll be doing to greatly bless you is not to assume that you have accepted the Love of God in your heart by accepting Jesus into your heart,that is the greatest gift you can receive that will radically change you,change your mindset and place you on the pedestals of possibilities,

self value and Love in it's true state.So if you've not accepted God's salvation and redemption package? Here's an opportunity!

Are you willing to say YES to God's love through Jesus who saves and change?It doesn't have to be ceremonial,right there talk to him as you would talk to your best buddy and tell him you want to be in a love relationship with him.It is as simple as that,just believe in your heart and confess with your mouth that you want him as a friend,lover,Lord and Savior.

Welcome to the kingdom of God where everybody is somebody, where God is our General commander,Jesus Christ is our captain,and the holy ghost is our standby platoon leader! Welcome to a season of encounters!

In Christ,you are not a daughter begging for AmazonArise!Thrive!Grow!Glow!

Cheers to a great year ahead!

I love you unrepentantly!?

Abba's Courier, Havilah!

Whatsapp-08166960437 Emailfavourdaniel601@yahoo.com crumbs because your father owns a bakery(glory to God),he is willing to help you far more than you desire to be helped,don't be under pressure yet be desperate for the status quo to change!

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s b m January Edition Artiste of the Month MERCY CHINWO This article covers Mercy Chinwo

biography and other facts about her. The awardwinning and multi-talented Mercy Nnenda Chinwo popularly known as Mercy Chinwo is a beautiful Nigerian born singer, songwriter, and actress. She is a very graceful lady who rose to stardom as she won the second season of the 2012 Nigerian Idol competition sponsored by Etisalat and Pepsi.

Mercy was born on April 20 in Port Harcourt, Rivers state and she is the first daughter in a polygamous home. She lost her dad at a young age and decided to take up her musical career after he died. This wonderful vocalist didn’t just appear from the blues, she grew up from one stage to another. First singing in the children’s choir, before moving on to the adult choir and then performing as a backup singer for awesome gospel music artists like Preye Odede, Buchi, Sammie Okposo , Joe Praize and Chris Morgan.

She is not known to disappoint her fans with her soul lifting songs even from her very first album she released in 2015 entitled “Testimony” which was produced by Rotimi Keys.

She has so far released other motivating songs like “Igwe” which was released a year after testimony.

In 2017, she dropped some awesome singles that make people become spirit- filled when listening to these songs.

Mercy has also featured in many movies. This was began a year after winning the Nigerian Idol Show.

She was starred in the multiple awards winning movie, House of Gold and acted alongside major Nigerian and Ghanaian artists including Francis Odega, Yvonne Nelson , Ice Prince , Majid Michael, and Omawumi.

Mercy Chinwo Songs Excess Love, No More Pain, Igwe, Chinedum, Omekannaya, Regular, Bor Ekom, Imenem, Incredible God, Eze, Testimony, Love Expression, Inhedinma Receive it, With All My Heart, Power Belongs to Jesus, I Am, Responsibility, Receive Mercy Chinwo is not yet married at the moment.

Mercy Chinwo’s Net worth Although she is fairly new to the music scene. Her voice does wonders to your morning devotions earning her a significant spot in the industry. She is currently worth an estimated $150,000.

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s b m January Edition TOP 5 Gospel songs of the INDOMITABLE

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JIMMY D PSALMIST

LET ME WANT WHAT YOU WANT Dr Paul Eneche and Family

4 RECKLESS LOVE

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Tori Kelly ft Cory Asburry

I WILL DANCE Nathaniel Bassey

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BELIVERS ANTHEM Frank Edwards