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s b m January Edition from the editor’sEditor desk Dear readers, The New Year is just upon us and it is with happiness in our hearts that the Editorial team presents the first issue of 2020. This debut issue carries a succcint Approach to the challenge of Rising to stardom in the Gospel Music scene of Nigeria and the greater challenge of maintaining quality of music and message in the songs even after fame is achieved. This edition features an exclusive interview with O'Nifemi who tackes the subject matter in a very convincing and inspiring manner. One of the missives of the magazine is to highlight themes that are relevant to Gospel Music And Entertainment Industry . It also features a rather captivating and inspiring thoughts to our ladies in the ENIOBANKE Corner with Havilah and also a relationship Nuggets from the stables of our own relationship Writer: TABITHA Wishing everyone an emerging new year. David Faith Chief Editor Adebiyi Oluwatimilehin Writerr Olamibo Peace Writer Favour Daniel Writer David Favour Graphics designe A monthly publication of Starlight music group

s b m January Edition EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH O’NIFEMI Q4. Why and How did it all start I.e. your Music career? O’Nifemi: Well, the why is as a result of thirst and hunger to reach out to more souls outside my circle. While the how is as a result of a competition I once went for, it made me see some hidden treasure I couldn't see before the time Q5. What are the challenges you've faced so far in the course of your career? O’Nifemi: The challenges so far..... Well, the only thing I can point at as a major challenge here is not having what it takes to be producing myself yet, so as to reach out more often to as many as possible. Q6. What are those things that keep you going...? What inspires you? O’Nifemi: The major thing that keeps me going is the fact that I'm confident that God is really involved in this. Relating it to a testimony of the boy that was dead for three days and God brought back to life just to confirm His promises over the song (I HAIL YOU) that He released Q1. What is your full name sir? through me sometimes ago. For such miracle to O’Nifemi: Ojo Oluwanifemi Ebenezer have been recorded, it is a sign that He is ready to do more if I am ready to keep receiving from Him. Q2. Can you tell us more about your Therefore, I always press towards receiving so as background and education? to bless lives tremendously. O’Nifemi: . I am the only son of Mr. & Mrs. Ojo in the family of three, from Ajowa Akoko South Q7. Do you think Gospel Music Ministers should Western part of Ondo State. I had both my prioritize on rising to stardom?... As in primary, secondary, and tertiary education in becoming celebs Ondo State. I am a graduate of Federal University O’Nifemi: Well, I believe that calling differs and of Technology Akure, with B.Tech in Quantity ministry are in phases. Some receive songs just to Surveying. I observed my National Youth Service write and get the songs delivered to those who can Corps in Osun State, where I reside for now. And sing them; that is to say, we don't all have same currently the music coordinator of Kingsword strength and gifts per say. But priotizing the rising International Church, Osogbo. to stardom as a gospel minister would be based on an individual thing, reason being that becoming a Q3. What else do you do outside Music? celebrity is a journey on it's own, while retaining O’Nifemi: I read and I love to learn from every that position is another course. Therefore, I would single thing. rather say, priotizing the process of getting better and reaching out to more souls is better. A monthly publication of Starlight music group

s b m January Edition “priotizing the process of getting Q9. What do you have to say about some better and reaching out to more souls Gospel music acts that have their major priority as rising to limelight... What effect does is better.” it have on the quality of their music? O’Nifemi: . This is very simple, anyone that falls Q8. Is there any side effect if much of Gospel into this category would definitely watch music ministers are not popular? Like him/herself rise with speed, get a hit song that Does it mean would go viral for a while, and after the moments, O’Nifemi: . Being popular shouldn't actually be the he/she would also watch him/herself come down main thing here, it is really not a big deal gradually. The effect this has on thier music is provided you are affecting lives positively and loosing some fans they earlier got. Such minister you are having the sense of fulfilment towards the might not have the capacity to push another song assignment God has placed in your hands, it is in order to retain the frequency gained by the really not a big deal. But it can become a big deal initial one by the time the minister starts imagining who he or Q10. How can we solve the problem of Gospel she is not and trying to compare himself/herself musicians not getting enough platform to with another minister. And if there would be side showcase their talents and gifts? effect at all, it would be discouragement based on O’Nifemi: To my best knowledge, let each church the expectations from people that ends up not start celebrating her artists, by so doing it would working out nor yielding positive results. birth more greatness in the artists. Let music have more concentration in our churches and let there be encouragements from both the pastors and church members, that alone goes a long way. Supporting what the artist in your church does in your full capacity is priceless, and it means a whole lot “let each church start celebrating her artists, by so doing it would birth more greatness in the artists.” continued on Page 5 A monthly publication of Starlight music group

s b m January Edition Tabitha Talks Q11. What is your advice for other Gospel Relationship Music Ministers? O’Nifemi: My own advice is for us to be more focused, be sure of the calling and not relenting on achieving the goal. One of the goals is knowing that someone somewhere is always blessed anytime he or she remembers your (the artist) name. Q12. What can you say about Star Buzz It’s natural to get impatient in everyday life Magazine? maybe there was a delay and you need to O’Nifemi: Star Buzz Magazine is actually a quickly get home from work to do great initiative; it is a platform to also reach somethings, challenges are bound to occur. out to more souls. Kudos to the management, I celebrate you! Thanks for your time sir. There’s no place where impatience is not welcomed, except in a relationship. The demands of patience in a relationship are the time and effort. By been patient and understanding each other every day, you can work together to create a happy and healthy relationship. HillCity Records Consider your partner’s feelings. If you are patient and kind with your partner, they will a subsidiary of feel loved and adored. If you are impatient and intolerant, your partner is likely to feel Starlight Music Group’s rejected by you. Your actions and reactions can have a direct effect on how your partner For more information : feels, so think about this when you’re feeling [email protected] impatient or frustrated. ADEBIYI OLUWATIMILEHIN [Tabitha] 09050546683 A monthly publication of Starlight music group

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s b m January Edition HOW TO BE A GREAT CHOIR DIRECTOR Therefore, every scribe which is instructed unto the kingdom of heaven is like unto a man that is a householder, which Every choir director should STUDY their choir members bringeth forth out of his treasure things new and old. -- \"Know them which labour among you\" (I Thessalonians Matthew 13:52 5:12) Some musicians seem to have the idea that only Your choir sound is going to be its best if the music works contemporary gospel music is attractive. Others think that with your choir's best abilities and talents. Get to know only old music is truly spiritual. Don't let your choir their strengths and weaknesses. What vocal ranges do the members fall into either of those traps! Teach them how to singers have? Listen to how high and low they can go appreciate all different styles of gospel music. before they start cracking or sounding strained. Are they able to do a song where the tenors have to sing an A-flat, or When you teach a song, it's YOURS will you need to change the key? (There is no law that says every choir has to do a song in the same key that the Songwriters are not God . . . and their words and music original artist did.) don't have to be treated like they're scripture carved in stone. If there's a portion of a song that you don't care for, To teach music, you have to know music! change it! Maybe the message of the song is great, but \"Study to show thyself approved\" (II Timothy 2:15) there's If you're going to teach music to others, you need to just a couple of lines that are off base. Or maybe there's a understand how music works. Get familiar with the basics musical line that you think will sound better a different of music theory -- scales and keys, chords and harmony. way. Rearrange it! Bring your vision and your interpretation There are lots of to the song. books and websites that can help you get into these concepts if you're not familiar with them. Once you decide Teaching songs to your choir: on a song that you're going to teach, get to know that song backward and forward. Know what key you're doing it in. Repetition is the key Drill, baby, drill! Learn each part (soprano, alto, tenor) until you have them As we all know, gospel choirs usually don't use sheet music. memorized and you can sing each one yourself. We sing by ear, by heart. That means that everything we sing has to be memorized. Choosing choir songs with the right message \"A word fitly spoken\" (Proverbs 25:11) I hope you have find this helpful, for more of such articles refer to the editorial team of Star Buzz Magazine. As a church choir director, the songs you perform in a service are your opportunity to bring a message to those who have come to fellowship. The songs are your sermon. What should you preach? You know lots of songs that are meaningful and blessed. Which songs will be best for which types of performances? Take time to contemplate the setting where you will be singing and choose songs that are a good fit for the service. Have variety in your church choir music repertoire \"Treasures old and new\" A monthly publication of Starlight music group

s b m January Edition ENIOBANKE Enough of been just a normal lady out there,it's time to shift and elevate your The New Year mindset and receive clear-cut visions of the Happy New Year Amazons, for the purpose Lord for you regarding your purpose and of this Article I'd love to address us as identity.Enough of pampering your body so *Amazons*. much yet,your soul and SPIRIT is rotting By the way, My name is Havilah, I am a away. Enough of Talking about women or disciple of CHRIST, I am one pampered by ladies who have pursued purpose and get THE KING and I am crazy about females, I immersed in your own purpose, enough of love to see ladies walk in purpose, I desire been an echo when you can be the voice! that all females walk in their Prophetic Enough of your 'hello- hi' Relationship with destiny effortlessly, be madly in love with God when God's deepest mercies is calling God, heads-high in Godfidence and God- for your own deepest need(HIM).Enough of Esteem! sentimental friendships and emotional alliance when God is eager to gift you So, who is an Amazon? Firebrand friends and purpose partners. Amazon means a female warrior, a tall, Enough of the batters from emotional pains strong and beautiful woman, guess what? from a guy who barely knows himself when That’s exactly who you are, isn't that God is about to show you the best. Enough something to scream about? (wow). You of been neutral in that business when God might not look today like an Amazon but wants to make you a global voice and Lord with diligence, discipline, dissatisfaction and of trade. Enough of been a mediocre when Holy desperation, you can become who the giant in you is shouting to be seen! God made you to be,let desires well up in you to do things differently and step into the This year add a spice of newness to you and depths of your identity discovery and Strech your capacity mentally and becoming. Spiritually,that gift in you should be stirred,see Netflix is waiting for those who There's actually nothing new about the year will reveal Jesus in his true estate,the fashion except you intentionally decide to add world is waiting for your designs newness,and I'm not talking about writing becauseGod is the Lord of crafts and another new year resolutions that has designs,the business and economy world are always failed,I'm not talking about the waiting for you to give them undaunted emotionally-written goals for another 365 Solutions and policies to solve long standing days that keeps failing.I am talking about Economic issues! retreating with God your father to receive Girlfriend(s), be dissatisfied about where bespoke encounters, spirit-breathed you are now in all aspect of your life.There instructions, Spirit-initiated words for the is more to you, intentionally sing it to your year and get energised to fly in the conscious mind that even your subsconcious direction of the winds of the Holy ghost this mind has no option than to accept it. You are year! not at your best yet,you can be more than This year,I am challenging you to unleash the you are now.You can be relevant in the warrior inside of you because destinies courts of heaven and in the board rooms awaits you,nations are on tiptoe to see your here on Earth! Unveiling. A monthly publication of Starlight music group

s b m January Edition No!You're not of them that draw back,there is self value and Love in it's true state.So if so much strength in you,You don't you've not accepted God's salvation and understand?Look at the holy scriptures in redemption package? Here's an opportunity! Genesis 2:18,you were born and wired with Are you willing to say YES to God's love so much strength to help the world,to heal through Jesus who saves and change?It your sphere and set the world ablaze,you're doesn't have to be ceremonial,right there talk not a weakling,the ambience of your heart to him as you would talk to your best buddy was wired to be a clinic of care and there is and tell him you want to be in a love so much deposit of strength in you and much relationship with him.It is as simple as that,just more can be given when you stay with God believe in your heart and confess with your your Creator and download customized mouth that you want him as a stretegies to take over the world in whatever friend,lover,Lord and Savior. sphere you've been placed. Welcome to the kingdom of God where everybody is somebody, where Darling,This year you can't afford to go in God is our General commander,Jesus Christ is with the Grasshopper mentality-A state of our captain,and the holy ghost is our standby mind that makes you think 'you are small','you platoon leader! Welcome to a season of are too young','you are too encounters! inexperienced','you are not good enough',as you seek God for the best of the best for this In Christ,you are not a daughter begging for year and decade, he'll be giving you words and images that were destined for you,but Amazon- there is a need to elevate your mindset by the Arise!Thrive!Grow!Glow! word(holy scriptures),align your mindset with Cheers to a great year ahead! your father (God),You are great and you can't do less,say/declare/confess/affirm to I love you unrepentantly!? yourselves words that elevates your mindset Abba's Courier, and mentality and don't sit there thinking a Havilah! 'miracle' will happen,the greatest miracle that can happen to you is that your mindset is Whatsapp-08166960437 elevated and aligned with God,then there's Email- no limit to what you can be and do. [email protected] One last important thing I'll be doing to crumbs because your father owns a greatly bless you is not to assume that you bakery(glory to God),he is willing to help you have accepted the Love of God in your heart far more than you desire to be helped,don't by accepting Jesus into your heart,that is the be under pressure yet be desperate for the greatest gift you can receive that will status quo to change! radically change you,change your mindset and place you on the pedestals of possibilities, A monthly publication of Starlight music group

s b m January Edition Artiste of the Month She has so far released other motivating songs like MERCY CHINWO “Igwe” which was released a year after testimony. This article covers Mercy Chinwo In 2017, she dropped some awesome singles that make people become spirit- filled when listening to biography and other facts about her. The award- these songs. winning and multi-talented Mercy Nnenda Chinwo Mercy has also featured in many movies. This was popularly known as Mercy Chinwo is a beautiful began a year after winning the Nigerian Idol Show. Nigerian born singer, songwriter, and actress. She is She was starred in the multiple awards winning a very graceful lady who rose to stardom as she movie, House of Gold and acted alongside major won the second season of the 2012 Nigerian Idol Nigerian and Ghanaian artists including Francis competition sponsored by Etisalat and Pepsi. Odega, Yvonne Nelson , Ice Prince , Majid Michael, and Omawumi. Mercy was born on April 20 in Port Mercy Chinwo Songs Harcourt, Rivers state and she is the first Excess Love, No More Pain, Igwe, Chinedum, daughter in a polygamous home. She lost her dad Omekannaya, Regular, Bor Ekom, Imenem, at a young age and decided to take up her musical career after he died. This wonderful vocalist didn’t Incredible just appear from the blues, she grew up from one God, Eze, stage to another. First singing in the children’s choir, before moving on to the adult choir and then Testimony, performing as a backup singer for awesome gospel Love music artists like Preye Odede, Buchi, Sammie Okposo , Joe Praize and Chris Morgan. Expression, She is not known to disappoint her fans Inhedinma with her soul lifting songs even from her Receive it, very first album she released in 2015 With All My entitled “Testimony” which was produced by Rotimi Heart, Power Keys. Belongs to Jesus, I Am, Responsibility, Receive Mercy Chinwo is not yet married at the moment. Mercy Chinwo’s Net worth Although she is fairly new to the music scene. Her voice does wonders to your morning devotions earning her a significant spot in the industry. She is currently worth an estimated $150,000. A monthly publication of Starlight music group

s b m January Edition TOP5 Gospel songs of the MONTH 5 INDOMITABLE LET ME WANT WHAT YOU WANT JIMMY D PSALMIST Dr Paul Eneche and Family 4 3 RECKLESS LOVE I WILL DANCE Tori Kelly ft Cory Asburry Nathaniel Bassey 2 1 BELIVERS ANTHEM Frank Edwards