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s b m January Edition From the Chief Editor’s desk Greetings to us all in the name of our lord Jesus Christ, yay! It’s our season to Emerge We thank god for last month’s issue which witness a very massive turnout. Thank you for believing in this dream. This month’s publication is on a different level as new will be having Osun state fellowship of gospel minister’s president Pastor A B Cornerstone as our Star of the Month We are focusing on the challenge of youth in the gospel music scene getting into the front scene, I was speaking with a friend one day and she lamented how the gospel music industry is full of ‘old people’ (this got me laughing tho) But this is one issue that should be taking into full consideration …. Read more about this in our exclusive interview with Pst AB Cornerstone and lots more like our fashioner corner with anitola, Eniobanke with Havilah, and relantionship nuggets with Tabitha amongs others Thanks and God bless. David Faith Chief Edito Favour Daniel Adebiyi Oluwatimilehin Writer Writerr David Favour Olamibo Peace Graphics designe Writer r A monthly publication of Starlight music group

s b m February Edition EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH Q4. What is the story behind your music career your Music career? Pst AB Cornerstone AB Cornerstone: . At a tender age I had developed passion for music, putting bowls &cups together to play drums, dance too. My Grandmother also influenced me, She was a founder of a C&S church, my mum, aunties & uncles were all in the choir as Singers &Instrumentalists. Growing up from that background set me on the path of Learning how to make music first as a drummer beating local drums, later as singer, songwriter, Worship leader, Multi-Instrumentalist, Music Director, recording artiste, Vocalcare Coach etc. I have always been involved in Kingdom Service since I became a believer in Jesus Christ in 1996 majorly in Music department. I have a few albums to my credit (Albums with songs &Voice training content) Q5. What is your most treasured moment so far in the course of your career? Q1. What is your full name sir? AB Cornerstone: Well, I have a few of them. But AB Cornerstone: Abraham Olusegun then for this occasion I would say it was when I Ifeanyichukwu Cornerstone had the privilege of ministering during a crusade by CFAN (Evangelist Reinhard Bonke Q2. Can you tell us more about your organization) that was the first time I led background and education? hundreds of thousands as a Worship Leader, AB Cornerstone: . I studied as a Missionary in the also the first a mass choir of 1500 people University of the Nations, Hawaii. DTS 2010 Set. performed the song I co-wrote with a friend of I finished my High School Education at Laro mine. (2001). Grammar School where I was the Senior Prefect Q6. What are those things that keep you for my set. I had attended Daystar Leadership going... What inspires you? Academy, Lagos, Egomatics Consulting Course on Site Management Course in Telecommunications AB Cornerstone: Understanding my purpose and Field. calling in life plus the consequences of the briefness of life &time. It keeps me going I have also attended Deking's Navigation Center whether day is good or rough. 2016 where I studied more as a Project Management Professional. Q7. Who are those you look up to in the gospel music industry. I have served as a Missionary in Ghana, Volunteered in an Orphanage in Lagos, worked AB Cornerstone: . Dr. Panam Percy Paul, Tolucci, briefly as a Charity Worker before leaving for Dr Asu Ekiye, Kirk Franklin, Dr. Sonnie Badu, Dr. Ministry Studies outside the Country, I served as Tim Godfrey, Hillsong United, Planet Shakers, an Associate Pastor afterwards for a few years. Joyous Celebration, Dunsin Oyekan, Nathaniel Bassey, Frank Edwards, Sinach, etc Q3. What else do you do outside Music? Our focus for this month's publication is the AB Cornerstone: Well I do Music Ministry full time issue of teens not gaining enough ground in now. But I have developing interests in one or A monthly publication of Starlight music grouptwo places. Time will reveal these. the gospel music scene..... It has been observed that we have our daddies

s b m February Edition and mummies to much in the industry which is of Q10. What can be done to train up young course not a bad thing.. But the thing here is just ministers then to stay and understand what a few Teenagers or youths in the front scene ... gospel music implies AB Cornerstone: I appeal to Front line Music Ministers We made a research about the Hip Hop world and to use there influence, resources and success to noticed that many of these young folks find it provide access to young Gospel Artistes for easy for them to relate with Hip-hop songs mentoring &training. A few are doing this already, because they're been done by their peers.... We but we need more celebrities to do this don't seek to make a comparison but, Q11. What is your message for young ministers in Q8. What exactly do you think is the reason we Nigeria ? have a few of young folks in the front scene in AB Cornerstone: . I advise my fellow young music gospel music world ministers (Smiles, just.in my late 30s) Let's pursue AB Cornerstone: . I think we have a developing knowledge, character development, capacity Gospel Music Industry in Nigeria, we are not yet as building in other areas asides music. Its a developed as compared to Gospel Music industry in multitasking generation we are in. We can't afford other nations. Those in front can make room for to only rely on making music as a primary source of upcoming artistes and as a result keep expanding in income. So while you are waiting to have your big influence. We don't have that culture sufficiently yet break! Work on yourself inside out. Tolucci said, we in Gospel Music industry. But like i said in another don't blow in the kingdom, we grow. Finally don't interview while responding to this same question, insult the privilege given you to minister and develop Upcoming Gospel Artistes in this case Teens &Youths by seniors or church leadership. also have to be patient and not say its a right to be pushed into the lime light. Keep doing your thing, Q12. Do you think we should promote more of find someone to collaborate with, become the best our young ministers to the front scene. you can, your time is yours. Finally, another reason is AB Cornerstone: . YES! Absolutely that platforms in the Gospel music industry are quite few as compared to the secular music industry. So we I appeal to Front need more sponsors, donors, investors who can invest line Music in raising platforms &initiatives where these teens can express themselves with adequate coverage & Ministers to use maximum marketing following. their influence, resources and Q9. Is it that there is a need for an attainment of success to provide a maturity level before shooting out? access to young AB Cornerstone: Yes! Maturity is very needed. That's Gospel Artistes for why I mentioned Patience earlier. Yes you are good, but there are other good hands out there. The mentoring competition is very thick. People doing all kinds of &training things to get ahead. No wonder we have so much junk content in certain circles, compromise of faith principles to suit carnal desires. To avoid this ,Spiritual &Emotional Maturity is needed. A monthly publication of Starlight music group

s b m February Edition Q13. What is your advice to churches Encouraging Excellence in delivering our craft, regarding young ministers rising Support one another in areas of need, AB Cornerstone: Asides raising us in spiritual provide platforms for members to minister, matters, the Church can equip more talented Educate ourselves in doing Gospel Music folks in their space, empower them through Ministry acceptably and purposefully. I am needed guidance &counselling in areas privilege to serve as the Chairman for the touching professionalism, purpose of the gift, Chapter in the State of Osun. relevance of the gift outside church walls, Personal leadership and growth as a potential Asides raising us in spiritual successful acts. Spend some time helping them matters, the Church can to understand their craft &profit with it equip more talented professionally, not just debate on whether to folks…… pay or not pay musicians. Things has passed that level. We can give them platforms to Q15. What can you say about Star Buzz perform too &not just big names in our special Magazine. programs. The church can have a proper AB Cornerstone: Starbuzz Magazine is a welfare structure for music ministers serving in growing influential phenomenon in the society. their midst, these can include training in The media space will soon feel the impact of relevant institutions. this vision /organization, i do not just see a magazine, I see an Institution in the making. Q14. We have noticed your impacts on young ministers especially in FOGMMON.... Tell us a bit Thanks for your time sir..... about what the fellowship stands for AB Cornerstone: FOGMMON is Fellowship of Gospel Music Ministers of Nigeria. A vision founded by Dr. Asu Ekiye 6years ago (August 2014) in the Federal Capital Territory. Its a global body now with chapters all over Nigeria and beyond. Its a fellowship where Music Ministers (Choristers, Recording Artistes, Producers, Sound Engineers, Etc) meet once every month in a Congress to pray, network, discuss issues affecting Musicians, Music Career/ Ministry, etc. The vision statement include promoting unity among Gospel Music Ministers, A monthly publication of Starlight music group

s b m Febryary Edition Eniobanke Havillah [Dress Up] it requires a level of consistency, consciousness and diligence. So this month, I’ll be talking on what aspect of our lives to dress and work on beyond the physical that will actually imprint great virtues on us and will bring out what exactly He Hey Amazons! intends. It's another time to share with you the I will be talking on 5 aspects of our mind of our king. Remember you are a life that we should be intentional queen and a woman under authority about. of the heavenly king. I believe you have been working on Dress your Words becoming a better version of yourself Amazon, not every word should be since we last talked through this heard from you, because there is a platform, Don’t give up on been a building ongoing in your soul that better you. we are in it together and I requires a tenacity and strictness on toast to your greatness! what you say.Darling,you are from a This month, I’ll be talking to us on an royal line and every thing you say important aspect of our lives as carry life and power,your words are females generally and it involves spirit and they are life.You cannot say dressing up. 'Moku'(I'm dead) because you are a life giving SPIRIT.Your words has the Your identity determines how you are capacity to heal,to kill, to destroy,to dressed. I love people who have a moulds,to inspire and makes someone great sense of dressing and It also inspired.You don't just talk anyhow pushed me to exploring so much in the because you must speak out of the aspect of fashion and bringing in the abundance of what is in your heart,so kingdom view. We recognize a nurse if you are a zionite and have been by her outfit and so how you are feeding on the word of God,you will dressed Is the way you will be consciously speak the work each addressed. day.Your words are capable of Dressing is what we do virtually every building your Spiritual day and it shows that in building a atmosphere.That is why you must great repute, confess words that affirms your identity with Christ,you talk from the unseen realm. A monthly publication of Starlight music group

s b m February Edition Eniobanke Havillah Dear,Each day, deliberately by the cloud.Babe,who is your model for spirit dress your words,as you come dressing,kin Kardashian?then you across men each day,there should be should know you're moving out of the a flow of Grace from your words.Let kingdom that way.True beauty is of your words be graceful.Be gracious in God,glorify God with your dressing. your speech. The goal is to bring out the best in others in a conversation, not Dress your personality put them down, not cut them out. That ye may be blameless and (Colossians 4:6) harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and Dress your Appearance perverse nation, among whom ye shine The king's daughter is all glorious as lights in the world; (Philippians within: her clothing is of wrought gold. 2:15|KJV) (Psalms 45:13). Queen,personality is a great Hello Amazon,you are the king's deal.Personality is a set of qualities daughter and you should dress that makes a man distinct from physically so.Real royalty isn't another.Wutg the consciousness that associated with nudity.When you are you're in a process of becoming a so rooted in the truth that you are of a greater version.Your personality realm that is royal in nature,you'll be shouldn't be placed on a mood,you able to dress in such a way that would are from above and you are above present to the world that you know all including the possible mood swings your father well enough. we likely are wired to experience,we There is no basic prescription of what should Lord over this emotions so that to wear really but the Bible's they don't debar is from livingam as prescription is modesty.When you are true children of God.Your personality wearing your dress each day do that is what attracts men(humans) to you with the help of the holy ghost,even and thereby help you show them Jesus when you are selecting styles at your in his true state.You build your Tailor's place,he will tell you when personality by reading books,listening you're leaving the template of the to people of great personalities,Have kingdom. Avoid see through clothes, godly mentors or models and also Be smart, if you're on heels make sure attend valuable meeting and it's comfortable. For Aaron his cloth conferences.Let your light so shine!!! distinguished him from the A monthly publication of Starlight music group

s b m February Edition TabithaTalks Dress your CLIQUE Facts about Valentine’s Day You Hey babe,I could talk the all day on the Should know : Valentine's Day is a issue of friendship.Your life values and platform for expression of Affection, identity determines your clique.You need Love, Care and Strong feelings for to be intentional about your circle of someone in various form ( Cards , Text friends.They should be those who will be Messages, Gift items, songs and many committed,who will enhance, encourage others means of expressions. and build you up,not merely gossip mates but prayer gangs.You need friends who Valentine's Celebration is not compulsory will help you build your repute,those who but it's necessary. In a Relationship where will correct the deficiency in you. love is fading, Valentines can surely help Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man renew it. In a situation where you don't sharpeneth the countenance of his friend. usually appreciate or present gift to your (Proverbs 27:17|KJV).To surely be a partner or a relative, Valentine’s season better person,you must have great is one of the best moments to do it. friends and remember it's not a one way Valentine is not only meant to be thing.You attract who you are! celebrated with your partner it can can Dress your soul. also be celebrated with family members. In all the dressing,dress your Valentine helps resolve conflicts. In a soul!Baby,there's no point in dressing all situation, where you don't have gift to other aspects of your life if your soul is give that person, an Open letter can be rotting away.For what is a man profited, written showing how much you are if he shall gain the whole world, and lose grateful and you appreciate the person, his own soul? or what shall a man give in make it a remarkable one. Most people exchange for his soul? (Matthew think Valentine's Day should not be 16:26|KJV).Dear ,it isn't enough for you restricted to just a Day that you should to keep dressing your body when your be able to celebrate your loved ones soul hasn't come to experience and know any time... While they may be right I am light.Your soul is God's eternal gift to you of the opinion that Valentine's Day should and he wants you to dress it,with the be treated specially ,because you don't word of God. He died for you and he requires your get to be give your partner and loved soul as a gift to him.God is interested in ones gifts everyday, it's not everyday your heart and the first step to give him you tell your families how much they your soul is accepting his love into your mean to you.. Everyone is entitled to heart.If you have. Hour glass shape celebrate Valentine's Day as long as without a well kept soul, it's all vain. there is someone special in their heart.... Amazon,I long to talk to you again This of course a Truth ( Everyone has soonest.I hope you were Blessed?Till next someone so special in their heart) , So I month,stay firm in Abba's grip.i love you. hope you make this year's Valentine's Abba's Courier, Celebration a memorable one. Havilah. A monthly publication of Starlight music group

s b m February Edition Biography Dusin Oyekan Dunsin Oyekan is a Nigerian gospel singer, Dunsin was once the music director of the songwriter, producer, instrumentalist, and award-winning choir – Avalanche of the recording artist. He is popularly known as Common Wealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), – The Eagle. Dunsin Oyekan is also the In 2016, convener of the Code Red Worship Dunsin released his 14 track debut album Experience. – Code Red. Thus far, he has released over Dunsin Oyekan was born on the 5th of thirty songs, including the popular Na November 1984, in Ilorin, Nigeria, as the You, which featured Kim Burrell, an American only son of the Gbadebo Oyekan’s family. gospel singer. Dunsin has ministered on the He passed through Airforce Nursery and same stage with notable musicians including Primary school Ilorin. After his primary Tasha Cobbs, Kurt Carr, Don Moen, Byron education, he proceeded to the Federal Cage, Tye Tribbett, William Murphy, Kim Government College Ilorin, for his secondary Burrell, Sinach, Tasha Page-Lockhart, Frank education, and later left there to continue his Edwards, and Freke Umoh. Dunsin studies at the Baptist Model High School, performed Na You with Kim Burell at The Ilorin. Experience Concert. He is the convener and Afterwards, he proceeded to the University founder of the Code Red Worship Concert of Ilorin, Kwara State, where he studied and the Healing Room Worship Event. Industrial Chemistry. Although his wife is late, Dunsin Oyekan was married to Adedoyin Albums Oyekan, and is blessed with two lovely children. Dunsin Oyekan is a music producer § Code Red – 2016 who plays different musical instruments including the guitar, keyboard, and drums. § You Are Good – 2016 § Na You – 2016 § Amazing – 2016 § We Worship You – 2018 § If All I Say Is Jesus – 2018 § Hallelujah (Live at Code Red) – 2018 § Song of Angels (Live) – 2018 § Imole De – 2018 § God – 2018 § I Proclaim – 2019 § Open Up – 2019 § Kingdom Now – 2019 A monthly publication of Starlight music group

s b m Topn 5February Edition Songs Of the Month 5: RUB OFF BY 4: SKAATAA DANCE BY ENKAY OGBORUCHE SAMMIE OKPOSO ft AKPORORO 3: OBINASOM BY 2: MOWA DUPE BY MERCY CHINWO NIKI LAOYE ft FLOROCKA 1: SETTLED BY ADA A monthly publication of Starlight music group

s b m February Edition HOW TO ARRANGE SONGS LIKE Focus on expressive qualities of the music A PRO • Where are phrases? • Where is the peak of the phrase? Arranging involves creating something new • Where is the loudest and softest point in the from something old. You will take an existing tune? piece of music and change it in some way. • What do words or title have to contribute to Some common reasons for arrangements are musical possibilities? to: • Emotional connection you have with the music • Simplify. You want the Junior High Color/Timbre Orchestra to play Beethoven Symphony #5. • Style • Make harder or elaborate on the original. • Melody vs. accompaniment You are going to make a simple folk song into • Feature soloist or section an interesting piece for the UW orchestra. • Solo or “combined” color • Change the style. You create a swing • Contrast version of the march American Patrol (Glen Dynamic Contrast Miller did this) • Phrases • Added elements such as intro, transitions, • Sections key changes, ending. • Dynamic contour of entire piece What is not arranging— • Relationship of volume to the number of • Having four saxes play a string quartet. instruments playing (That is a transcription) Harmony • Finding a piano version of a pop tune, and • Add harmonic interest assigning instruments to an existing • Simplify harmony arrangement (That is plagiarism). • Unison can be a surprising and strong effect Arranging also involves orchestrating—so all • Mode—change to major or minor the things you did in the “Transcription • New key for different effect or ease of Section” above need to be considered here. playing Ways to Make an Arrangement Meter • Change meter for variety (e.g. change a The following points are ideas you can use as waltz into a jig in 6/8) you work on an arrangement Form • extend/compress sections Manipulate texture • new sections • wide/close • overall balance • dense/transparent Style • solo/tutti • Making a Bossa Nova out of a folk song •polyphonic/homophonic/homorhythmic/unis • Changing a tune from swing to rock on/etc. o Similar or Parallel • can melody be heard? --consider changes to o Oblique—One part moves and another is facilitate melody stationary A monthly publication of Starlight music group

s b m February Edition FASTHreInOdsN with AnitNoLa HILLSONG UNITED You may want to try out Hillsong's worship team's Fashion they really are a model you Hillsong worship and Hillsong united of know. Hillsong church started making music at 1983 and 1998 respectively. Hillsong united started as part of Hillsong's youth ministry consisting of several rotating worship leader from the church. So, we bring you their style of fashion. Till next time, I say, have the right fashion style. AnitNoLa. A monthly publication of Starlight music group