Nigerian gospel singer, Lillian Okeze, is set to take gospel music to a new height as she prepares to launch her first single, which according to her, promises to refresh souls and add value to gospel music in the country, as it is uniquely inspired in the worship of God.
Delta State – born Okeze, a graduate of History and International Relations from the Lagos State University (LASU), is a leading chorister and praise worship leader in one of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Lagos, and has spent many years in the choir from the age of 17, where she has been groomed by seasoned musicians.
Given her maturity level in music and the inspiration she has received from the Lord, she is now set to bless the world with her voice and music talent, with her first single, which is titled: Baba Ese.
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Due for public presentation soon, the single, which is produced by Oluwafemi Adebayo, (AKA Lalaah) of The Groove Agent Music, is according to Okeze, consist songs of a grateful heart in praise and celebration of God for His faithfulness:
‘‘All about me and a grateful heart of how i have passed through different challenging situations in life but remembered how God has help throughout hence all I have to say is Baba Ese,’’ said the gospel singer of the message of the single.
‘‘My ordeal in life inspired my songs,’’ she said, adding that:
‘‘All I want to do is to put smiles on the faces of people by making them realise that there is still hope if they can only trust in God.’’ As a praise and worship leader, she perfectly understands the important role inspirational music plays during worship, as she said of the essence of the music thus:
‘‘Bringing the souls of men and women to worship and praise God in truth and in spirit.’’ Furthermore, she said that her songs are: ‘‘Simple songs but songs of hope.’’
Singing, she disclosed is her passion. ‘‘I love singing, I enjoy it. It makes me fulfill when I sing,’’ she said, adding that: ‘‘My music places people in the right place to communicate with their God through music and bringing souls of men and women to Jesus Christ.’’
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