Nigerian-based record label, Tehila Records, organisers of the Alabanza mega
gospel concert, have announced plans to host the showpiece event for 2017 in
South Africa.
Billed as one of Africa’s biggest gospel show for the year, the
event will take place on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at The Lyric Theatre, in Gold
Riff, Johannesburg.
The concert is expected to bring together people from all
walks of life as they gather to listen to the melodious and motivational tunes
and messages of some of the biggest gospel artistes both on the continent and in
the diaspora, and also to experience a life changing impact in a soul-filled
atmosphere.
Artistes to perform at this year’s event include renowned gospel
singers from Nigeria and South Africa such as Enkay, Chiika100%, Ntokozo Mbambo,
Sammie Okposo, Khaya Mthethwa, Uche Agu (Double Double), Mabongi, and Tim
Godfrey.Other confirmed artistes for the event are Nqubeko Mbatha, Mahalia
Buchanan, Frank Edwards, Onos Ariyo, Loyiso Bala, Chioma Jesus, Bukola Bekes,
Mpume and Freke Umoh.
Speaking on the essence of the concert, Convener,
Alabanza Concert and CEO Tehila Records, Timothy Ogboruche, said; “. This event
is the first of its kind to ever happen in South Africa and aims to create and
foster a synergy between Nigeria and South Africa through music. There is no
greater calling than to bow and kneel before the throne of God in deep praise
and riveting worship. Under this atmosphere, anything can happen! That is why we
have put together a rich event that will definitely achieve this
objective.”
The Alabanza Concert, an annual event since 2013, will be in its
fifth edition this year. This year’s event is also a unique one as the event
will take place outside the shores of Nigeria for the very first time, depicting
a fusion of cultures, sounds and nations across the continent and indeed the
entire world.
Tehila Records is one of the foremost gospel record labels in
Nigeria set up to promote and groom gospel music artistes both nationally and
internationally. Tehila Records is the organiser of the Alabanza Concert, which
has been a trend setter and pacemaker in the gospel music scene with over 10,000
people in attendance each year.
COURTESY Tehila Records
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