A Nigerian born London based gospel musician and President, Gospel Musician Association of London (GOMAL), Evang. Mary Ayani spoke with our Providence Magazine during one of her visits to Nigeria. Excerpt; Can we meet you? I am Lady Evangelist Mary Abiodun Ayani, aka, Ambassador for Christ, a wife, mother gospel singer and co-pastor of CAC, Oke Ayo, Nile, London. I am an indigene of Ibadan in Oyo state, but was born in Lagos and presently lives and work in London. Share your Christian life experience? By the grace of God, l became born again 22 years ago and later joined…
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Mrs. Folorunsho Alakija is a famous and familiar name in Nigeria, Africa and the world with honor, prestige and class. She can be described as a heroine and blessed woman of Excellent Virtue. Her ability to build an enviable and sterling reputation as the richest black woman in the world and eschews any form of controversy, dispute, social misbehavior and vices that malign characters stand her out as blessed among other woman. She proved, being the richest woman of African descent in the world, her enormous wealth, successful life, flourishing business, happy marriage and respected personality have not denied or…
The last Reinhard Bonnke Farewell Crusade in Lagos and final African crusade can be described as beginning of another decade for massive evangelism. The farewell crusade started with great outpouring of the spirit, deliverance and salvation. Top Christian leaders across Nigeria and other African country with other international guests attended the 5 days impactful and historical crusade that celebrate 50 years of Evangelist Bonnke’s ministry in Africa and the formal handing over of baton to his successor, 36 years old Evangelist Daniel Kolenda. Also in attendance of the historic crusade were his wife, Anni Bonnke and their children. The first…
The Holy Spirit is a personality, power, fire, comforter and stabilizer to believers. HE does not destroys or kills as a destroyer or hire killer, as some are made to believe or pronounced. HE is a revered personality whose presence empowers us through HIS fire and comfort (assurance of safety, protection and guidance) us with stability (endurance, hope and love). We are to be filled with the Holy Spirit, reference HIS personality in us and manifest HIS fruits as our strength. Here are 35 scriptural things The Holy Spirit does to us as believers: He helps us -Roms. 8:26 HE…
Here is a list of words that do not exist in the English Dictionary which Nigerians use on a daily basis without realizing that those words do not exist and even those that exist are not exactly what they think it means. Installmentally: This “word” is a favourite of many Nigerians, but, it does not exist. You can’t find it any reputable dictionary. The correct thing to say when “installmentally” comes to mind is instalments or by instalments. Plumpy: Nigerians use “plumpy” when they want to say that someone is chubby or slightly fat. The correct expression is plump. Disvirgin:…
As important as discovering one’s life purpose and building good career and life status, it is also important to use same proportional degree to find a companion and partner. You need to ask serious questions and get sincere answer. You need to discuss, understand, plan, mutually agreed and pray. Marriage is not a joke; it is found and keep, pick and stick; NOT find and abuse, used and dump or asunder and plunder. It must be worked on physically, spiritually and mentally to succeed. It is a life bonded institution that requires holistic assessment; adjustments and developments to strengthened it…
Gone are the days when parents chose for their children who to marry and do not care if they are comfortable with the marriage. These days, youths prefer to personally meet the person they intend to spend the rest of their lives with. However, in today’s relationship men and women need to be very careful in choosing a life partner. The essence of courtship before marriage is to know each other and decide if there will be an engagement or other agreement. It is not a period to commit fornication and practice immorality. Choosing a life partner is the most…
The LULI Concert was part of the 70 years anniversary celebration was impressive and remains indelible. Members of the Celestial Church of Christ in Nigeria with some foreign guests had a swell time. Formidable efforts of the organisers with performance of choristers from different state in Nigeria and abroad, orchestra, guest artistes at the well attended concert held at National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos were noticed and appreciated. Gospel music lovers from all walks of life including non-members of the church gathered to fed their souls and refresh their spiritual mind in an atmosphere of fellowship and oneness. The Concert which…
It is no surprise; God used the foolish things to compound the wise and qualifies the unqualified, raising and using the unlettered for His great commission. It is not accidental that God raised and used two unlearned of the same generation, national root and tribe, but different spiritual backgrounds, in different places with similar message of the gospel and in different mode of worship to achieve the goal of preaching the Word, saving souls and proclaiming the Sonship authority of the Lord Jesus Christ as the KING Who was, is and to come. This proves, God’s work is not anybody’s…
His Eminence, Rt. Rev. Emmanuel Mobiyina Friday Oshoffa, Pastor and Spiritual Head of Celestial Church of Christ Worldwide, is the first born of the late founding pastor and prophet, St. SBJ Oshoffa. He holds a Master’s degree in Animal Biological Science. He was head of the Diocese of France till 2002 when he succeeded the third pastor Philip Hunsu Ajose who died in March 2001. He is a multi-linguist and multi-instrumentalist. In this exclusive interview with our Editor/Publisher, Gracious Akintayo, he speaks on many issues and says, Celestial Church is God’s gift to the world. Excerpt: Sir, Congratulations on the…