Tommy Ray Smith, a revered figure in the North Carolina music community, passed away at the age of 75 on July 28, 2023. Born on May 2, 1948, in Reidsville, NC, Smith was not just a music educator but a profound influencer on the lives he touched. His early life was marked by the influence of his parents, the late Willie Eugene Smith and Maxine Wray Parrish. Despite the loss of his brother Don Smith and sister Jamie Parrish, Tommy’s life was a testament to resilience and dedication to his craft. Read More...
When hip hop music first emerged in America, it was associated with the gangster lifestyle. Over the years, this notion has been demystified. Many Christian rap artists now use this genre of music for evangelization, encouragement, and inspiration. Christian rappers started sprouting in society in the 1980s, and since then, they have continued to release quality faith-based tracks.
Today, some Christian rappers have soared great heights in the music industry and have been honoured with numerous globally coveted awards. Read More...
A cleric serving with the Assemblies of God Church and four other persons have been murdered by unknown gunmen in Plateau stateReports making the rounds on Wednesday confirmed that the five individuals were killed in a fresh attack, which happened in a village of Kwall District in Bassa LGA of the stateThe national publicity secretary of the Irigwe Development Association, Sam Jugo, confirmed the development and noted that two others injured are undergoing treatment in the hospitalLegit. Read More...