Not many Christians and lovers of his music have a clue of the inspiration behind his song, Nara Ekele mo, which has become a national anthem sort of, but energetic gospel musician, Tim Godfrey, has revealed the secret behind the song.
After a classical display with his team at the recently held global concert, The Experience, in Lagos, the fearless singer, said it was about his story from grass to grace.”
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“I wrote Nara Ekele mo (Receive my Praise) from the place of pain. I once lived in a room with nine people; my parents and seven siblings. We went to primary school all our lives without even a sandal. At some point, after my primary school, I became a house help for three years. We were so poor that my dad was bus driver and I was a bus conductor.
“My first night in Lagos was under Oshodi Bridge. Life was never worth-living, but look at the testimony of that same boy today. God has changed my story for good. The Lord has done so much for me and I cannot tell it all. I want to encourage and challenge every young person regardless of what they are going through at the moment, that we are serving a God that specialises in nothing that looks impossible. We should not shift focus, irrespective of the condemnation of human,” he said.
The gospel artiste is mindful of his turnaround and steady success, which has made him a sought-after
Godfrey, who has not only carved a niche for himself barely few years he came into limelight in the gospel circuit, has become a force to reckon with, as well set a distinct standard in the industry with his craft and style of music.
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