Dunsin Oyekan surprises fans with the release of “OGO” (Glory) featuring Min. Theophilus Sunday. This comes a few days after the renowned Nigerian psalmist and worship revivalist trumpeted the news of his collaboration with the firebrand gospel minister ‘Theophilus Sunday’ on two songs. “To think we didn’t plan to release this sound today. I woke
Transparent Productions presents the Fall 2023 Danny Gokey “Stay Strong Tour” with his friend Austin French (“Born Again,” “Freedom Hymn”) and introducing Natalie Layne. Following up on the successful “Jesus People” tour this year, Gokey is revamping his tour this fall with a fresh approach. The 20+ city nationwide tour will feature a unique opportunity
Awakening Foundation announces award-winning artist and songwriter Matthew West extends his “My Story Your Glory Tour” into this fall. Sponsored by Altrua and World Vision, the tour, which kicked off this past spring, will visit 20 additional markets throughout October and November.
GRAMMY®-nominated, Dove Award-winning singer/songwriter Ryan Stevenson will be spotlighted on two of the world’s most prestigious stages in August. The “Eye of the Storm” hitmaker is set for his Grand Ole Opry debut on the heels of his first-time performance at Colorado’s renowned Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
One of Christian’s music’s leading booking agencies, The Harper Agency has announced the signing of popular quartet, The Guardians to the company’s artist roster. The talented vocal group has enjoyed an exciting career in the Gospel music genre, and Ed Harper, President of The Harper Agency, says he is extremely happy to have the opportunity
In partnership with Transparent Productions and Integrity Music, award-winning songwriter, artist, and worship leader Matt Redman launches WOR/TH, a unique series aimed to equip and encourage songwriters, worship leaders, musicians, pastors, and worship teams. C reated by Redman to come back to both the heart and the mind of worship, the first of the WOR/TH series will kick off
By Nijiama Smalls, The Black Girl’s Guide to Healing Emotional Wounds “Anything a man loves, he takes care of it.” These are the words my partner has said to me on numerous occasions, and they are true. Prior to marrying my husband, I dated guys that were “sneakerheads.” They adored their sneakers so much they
By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor, afields@afro.com Emmett Till’s and Mamie Till Mobley’s family members, legislators and civil rights advocates gathered in the Indian Treaty Room on July 25 to watch as President Biden signed a national proclamation to erect three national monuments in Till’s honor. “I spent my early years as a sharecropper and
By Megan Sayles, AFRO Business Writer, msayles@afro.com In 2022, Marylanders voted to pass a referendum on cannabis use for individuals 21 years and older. Recreational use of the drug started on July 1. On that day, state dispensaries racked up more than $3.5 million in adult-use sales, according to a Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) report.
By Aria Brent, AFRO Staff Writer, abrent@afro.com The Reginald F. Lewis Museum currently has their “Afro-Futurist Manifesto: Blackness Reimagined” exhibit on display. The multi-medium art display is highlighting the idea of Afro-futurism and the many pioneers who have helped shape the ever growing subculture. Afro-futurism is dynamic and isn’t easily defined; however, its inability to