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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: “If I Can Gist About It, I Can Sing About It”~ NOSA | @nosaalways
Nosa Speaks On His ‘Worship Project’
It was such a pleasure to have hosted the one and only NOSA on Praiseworld Radio’s breakfast show The Praise O’Clock Show last Monday, July 10 2017.
The studio was full of smiles and laughter as NOSA opened up, sharing details of past experiences, relationships and Music in general.
While discussing about Music, during the course of the interview, Nosa was asked if he was working on any project and he responded by announcing that he is currently working on a ‘Worship Project.’
He began by speaking about the fact that he does not put out songs that God has not given to him.
“I like to obey God, I like to go with what God put into my spirit and there are many things that come to my spirit. Although, I have seen people who believe that if you are into ‘Praise/Worship’ songs then you cannot go into ‘Love’ songs.”
The ‘Always Pray For You crooner’ went on to add that there are certain artistes who are strictly into writing and releasing Praise/Worship songs but, he only releases whatever God places in his heart and it may not be a Worship or Praise song.
“I appreciate their journey. You know, there is a way Paul will run, and there is a way Mark would run. Paul was going around killing people when God met him. But, the way that kind of person would do his Christianity would be very extreme.
There are extreme people who would tell you to not rob shoulders or mingle with the world but then inside of you, God is dropping all these unique ideas and I would always decide to go with what God drops in my spirit.”
Nosa who just recently released his latest single; Most High which featured Nathaniel Bassey, gave insights as to the category of songs that tend to drop in his spirit.
He then revealed that he has never received a worship song, adding that his songs mostly come in bits and pieces which he always records as voice notes on his phone.
“I have not received a worship song, I receive my songs. It can be in bits and pieces, and most of the time when I get the tune I record them as voice notes.
As a matter of fact, for one of the songs that would be on the project; ‘i’m in love with you,‘ I got two parts of the songs as two different ideas. I was humming while washing clothes one day and then I just got the remaining part.”
Nosa always, as he is popularly called, emphasized the fact that he can always recognize when God inspires a particular song. He revealed, that he always makes it a necessity to share whatever God lays in his spirit.
He then went on to illustrate how songs affect the Spirit, Soul and the Body.
“I know when it is God that has inspired it so, I always write it down. I like to express everything that God has put in my spirit, because the Christian man is a total man.
He is a spirit, he has a soul and he lives in a body. Every part has to be attended to. So, your spirit has been attended to through salvation, your soul is being worked on constantly, and for your body, you have to keep working on it in terms of discipline.”
He explained further that generally, music affects the soul, first and foremost, adding that there is a thin line between the spirit and the soul but most of the time people tend to confuse the two.
Nosa then indicated the fact that it is the soul that actually makes us cry and causes us to have goosebumps.
“For example, if you listen to mainstream music, it hits your soul, your emotions. So basically, music in general hits your soul.
The bible says that “the word of God is sharper than any two edged sword dividing the soul and spirit“ meaning that the line between the soul and the spirit is so thin.
There are things you do in the soulish realm that makes you think it is your spirit doing it. This is why sometimes, while you worship, you may think that it is the spirit of God that showed up.”
He emphasized that most of the time when people think the spirit of God is present, it is actually their soul responding to the music. According to him, the Spirit of God rubs off on our spirit, soul and then manifests through our bodies.
” No, it was your soul that was reaching out to God. So, your soul can make you cry, it can make you have goosebumps but that is not the spirit of God.
The spirit of God comes and rubs off on your spirit, soul and manifests in your body, so it cuts through everything.”
Nosa went further to buttress his point, stating that music is made out of soul material likewise food being made out of flesh material.
He then added that the word of God is made up of spirit material which is why our spirits catch onto it and that since music is made up of soul material, automatically our soul catches unto it.
He wrapped it up by stating that music hits our souls, the words bless our spirits and our bodies manifest through dancing and lifting up of hands.
“If I do a song, first of all it hits your soul because it is music, meaning that music was made out of soul material, just the way food was made out of flesh material.
The flesh was made out of earth, so when you eat, it becomes a part of your body, the waste is sent to the earth and it becomes part of the earth again.
Then when you die, because your body is made of earth material, it will decompose and go back as part of the earth.
The word of God is made of spirit material and that’s why your spirit catches onto it. Music is made up of soul material and that’s why your soul embraces it immediately.
So basically, the music hits your soul and the words bless your spirit and the you manifest it by worshiping, dancing and lifting up holy hands.”
Nosa concluded by pointing out that, there are certain songs that are peculiar to the soul, songs that are directed towards peace and unity, songs that inspire the nation.
He then argued that If he can express his love to his wife with the same mouth he uses to pray, then why shouldn’t he be able to use that same mouth to sing about the love he expresses to his wife.
“But there are things that are just for the soul. For example you are going through a heartbreak, one can decide to do a song that talks about that heartbreak from your perspective as a child of God.
You can decide to sing about peace, unity and what is happening in the country just to inspire people.
Praise and worship is part of who you are, your worship is in it because of your understanding of who God is. Your praise is expressing how much you adore him
So, If I can pray and with the same mouth I tell my wife ‘I love you so much’ or ‘You are the best thing that has ever happened to me’ that means I can also sing about it
So if I can say it, then I can sing it. If I can say ‘Lord I love you’ then I can sing about it.”
ABOUT NOSA
Nosa Omoregie, popularly known as Nosa, is a Nigerian recording artist, singer, songwriter and performer. He is currently signed to Chocolate City.
His debut studio album, Open Doors, was released on 14 March 2014 and supported by the singles “Always Pray for You”, “Why You Love Me” and “Always on My Mind”.
Nosa’s aim with his music is to create a bridge between music genres while making sure the gospel aspect of it is on a fore-front platform just as the other genres i.e a unique merger of sorts: creatively superimposing a soul tune on a high-life beat, a high-life verse with a rock-y chorus or singing ‘Pidgin’ English with an R n B flavor while proclaiming an inspirational and uplifting message to his listeners
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Pastor Emmanuel Iren of Celebration Church International is set to release his debut movie “What About Us?”, out in cinemas on July 12, and we’re loving it!
Full episode of the show on #ThePraiseworldPodcast available everywhere you listen to your podcasts.
https://youtu.be/x5gRe6PI3vg
Annatoria who has been buzzing about being on the Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin “Kingdom Tour” for the last couple of weeks has suddenly pulled out for personal reasons.
Why exactly did she pull out of the tour?
Listen to full episode of the show on #ThePraiseworldPodcast available everywhere you listen to your podcasts.
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A Modern Reimagining of Timeless Biblical Narratives: “DISTORIA: Bible Stories” by Tola Omoniyi
Tola Omoniyi, media entrepreneur and founder of Praiseworld Radio, proudly announces the release of his debut book, “DISTORIA: Bible Stories.” This innovative collection reimagines 30 classic Biblical stories, breathing new life into them with contemporary context to captivate today’s readers.
Many are familiar with Bible stories, but how many truly grasp their meaning? Often, these stories seem distant and unrelatable due to their ancient language and context. Tola Omoniyi’s acclaimed podcast, “Telling Bible Stories with TOLA,” launched five years ago and spanning over five seasons, has successfully bridged this gap by presenting these timeless tales in a modern, engaging manner.
Inspired by the podcast’s success, Tola decided to extend his reach to book lovers. “Seeing the impact of the podcast and how it inspired my listeners, I wanted to spread these stories to a wider audience, those who would rather read a book than listen to a podcast,” he explains.
“DISTORIA: Bible Stories” is far from a simple retelling. Tola’s vibrant prose and compelling storytelling bring a fresh perspective to these ancient narratives, making them feel immediate and relevant. He skillfully bridges the past and present, exploring the depths of Biblical values in a way that speaks directly to the soul and resonates with today’s world. Each story is followed by practical lessons and the original scriptural reference.
“Whether you’re a seasoned believer or a curious seeker, ‘DISTORIA’ promises to captivate, inspire, entertain, and challenge you in unexpected ways,” says Tola Omoniyi. “Dive in and relive ancient experiences that speak to our contemporary world like never before.”
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For Nigerian readers
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About the Author:
Tola Omoniyi is a dynamic media entrepreneur, celebrated for his roles as a Radio/TV and Podcast host, Public Speaker, Event Compere, and Communications Expert. He has significantly influenced the Nigerian church community, earning spots among the 100 Most Influential Nigerians in Church by YNaija! in 2021 and being named one of the Top 100 most influential Nigerian gospel personalities by GospelXperience in 2023.
In 2012, Tola founded Praiseworld Radio, Africa’s leading online gospel radio station, and hosts the award-winning ‘The Praise O’Clock Show.’ His innovative approach has reshaped gospel broadcasting. Tola also hosts several podcasts, including The Praiseworld Podcast, The Afrogospel Podcast, and Telling Bible Stories with TOLA, the latter inspiring this book.
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Contact Information:
For more information about the book or to request an interview with Tola Omoniyi, please contact:
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More than just a concert, seminar or exhibition, Livingspring is a celebration of gospel music. An actual festival. There will be singing and dancing, colour, drama, exhibitions, art and history. You may also get to catch up with some of your favourite artistes. Still, the festival manages to deliver a lot more than that.
Dreams are born at Livingspring. Stars are made at Livingspring. You walk away from the Livingspring experience feeling totally energized. It’s the kind of atmosphere better experienced than retold. It’s why people have made the trip from all over the world for over 40 years.
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Do you enjoy playing background music while you pray and worship God? Would you like to charge up your atmosphere with songs that provoke you to spend more time in God’s presence?
We’ve carefully curated a Spotify playlist that will help you do just that.
It’s named Pray And Worship with over 4 hours of songs from anointed minstrels. This will be updated every week, so make sure to save this so as not to miss out.
Here is the direct link to the playlist – https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4duLZszOESUPHvzhmX7T06?si=9d461b43dd744be3
Feel free to share with your loved ones as an encouragement to pray and worship. We hope this blesses you and further fuels the fire on your prayer and worship altar, and helps you in spending longer time in God’s presence.
Incorporating worship songs into your prayer routine can enhance your spiritual experience and deepen your relationship with God. Whether as a gentle background melody or a soul-stirring anthem, let the power of music accompany you on your journey of faith and transformation.
Remember, we’re committed to keeping the pray and worship playlist fresh and vibrant, updating it weekly with new tracks to keep your spiritual journey dynamic and invigorating. So be sure to save this playlist and stay tuned for the latest additions.
To access the pray and worship playlist, click https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4duLZszOESUPHvzhmX7T06?si=9d461b43dd744be3 .
The pray and worship playlist contains songs by some of your favorite anointed minstrels, including Nathaniel Bassey, Dunsin Oyekan, Ebuka Songs, Moses Bliss, Sinach, Victoria Orenze, Mercy Chinwo, Greatman Takit, Kaestrings, Sunmisola Agbebi, Abbey Ojomu, Yadah, SteveHills, Peterson Okopi, Victor Thompson, Clement Whyt and many more.
This comes as an addition to our “Morning Starter” show on radio where we play similar songs to get your day started.
Follow us @praiseworld_ on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok for more updates. God bless you.
With Love from all of us at Praiseworld Radio
❤
The 2024 Grammy Awards saw Lecrae, Kirk Franklin, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Tye Tribbettt, and Blind Boys of Alabama shine bright. See below the full list of winners for the gospel/Christian music categories.
Best Gospel Performance/Song
- Stanley Brown ft. Hezekiah Walker, Kierra Sheard & Karen Clark Sheard – God Is Good
- Erica Campbell – Feel Alright (Blessed)
- Zacardi Cortez – Lord Do It For Me (Live)
- Melvin Crispell III – God Is
- Kirk Franklin – All Things
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
- Blessing Offor – Believe
- Cody Carnes – Firm Foundation (He Won’t) [Live]
- Lauren Daigle – Thank God I Do
- for KING & COUNTRY ft. Jordin Sparks – Love Me Like I Am
- Lecrae & Tasha Cobbs Leonard – Your Power
- Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine – God Problems
Best Gospel Album
- Erica Campbell – I Love You
- Tasha Cobbs Leonard – Hymns (Live)
- Maverick City Music – The Maverick Way
- Jonathan McReynolds – My Truth
- Tye Tribbett – All Things New: Live In Orlando
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
- Blessing Offor – My Tribe
- Da’ T.R.U.T.H. – Emanuel
- Lauren Daigle – Lauren Daigle
- Lecrae – Church Clothes 4
- Phil Wickham – I Believe
Best Roots Gospel Album
- The Blackwood Brothers Quartet – Tribute to the King
- Blind Boys of Alabama – Echoes of the South
- Becky Isaacs Bowman – Songs That Pulled Me Through the Tough Times
- Brian Free & Assurance – Meet Me at the Cross
- Gaither Vocal Band – Shine: The Darker The Night The Brighter The Light
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Tope Alabi, Ebuka Songs, Mike Abdul, Gordons to headline the second edition of Alimosho Arise, in Lagos
Alimosho Arise is a concert that seeks to mobilize people within its environment and beyond to the call for a better Nigeria. It is a night of praise, prayer, miracle and salvation. It’s a night of ‘songfare’ and warfare.
With a star-studded line up of performances from top Nigerian artistes including Tope Alabi, Ebukd Songs, Lilian Nneji, Bidemi Olaoba, Mike Abdul, Beejay Sax, Psalmos, and other gifted music ministers, it promises to be a night of high energy praise, worship, and diverse expressions of God with something for everyone. Also, top comedians like Gordons, Forever rfc, Asiri comedy, and Saco are set to crack your ribs with hilarious jokes.
The event will hold live in Alimosho LGA in Lagos State, on Friday, 19th January 2024 from 8pm. Venue is Calvary Bible Church, Church Street, End of Anjorin Street, Calvary Bus stop, Ikotun-Idimu road, Lagos.
The event will also be streaming to thousands of viewers all around the world on YouTube and Facebook on @cbcnigeria, with Dj Horphuray and Dj Mordu grinding the wheels of steels.
Get ready, for something is about to happen!
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In His Steps Movement will be holding the 13th edition of its annual Youth Camp in Lagos, Nigeria from December 26 – 29. The IHS Camp is a flagship event that has traversed various Nigerian cities and has been transforming lives since its inception in 2011.
Known for delivering outstanding gospel projects, the In His Steps Movement has become synonymous with impactful initiatives such as the In His Steps magazine, The Judah Project, and the widely acclaimed Thr3e Podcast, that was previously syndicated across Nigerian and US radio stations, including Praiseworld Radio.
This year’s IHS camp promises to be an unforgettable experience, building on the success of previous editions that featured guest ministers like Pastor Ayo Okeowo, Florocka, Pastor Jimmy Odukoya, Tosin Sanni, Okey Sokay, Tola Omoniyi, among others.
The 2023 edition will continue this tradition of excellence, featuring an esteemed lineup of guest ministers, including Chimamaka Ige, Pastor Yele Adebiyi, Gaise Baba, Funmilola Banjoko, and more. The camp will offer three days of spiritual enrichment, fellowship and fun, providing a unique opportunity for young Christians to connect with fellow believers and be encouraged on their faith journey.
In His Steps camp has earned a reputation as the go-to event for young Christians, offering a transformative experience that goes beyond the ordinary. Participants can expect dynamic worship sessions, impactful teachings, lots of fun and a supportive community that fosters personal and spiritual growth.
You should watch this video for an insight into what to expect at the camp and visit their website: www.ihsmovement.org, for more information
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