The talented gospel artiste is based in the United Kingdom and is doing well in his chosen career. About few years ago, Gboyega Akingboye got arrested by the Holy Spirit to sing for the Lord. With that, the father of three started what he calls Classical Gospel Music, that was in 2004, and he has since released an album entitled, 'Mo Ti Ye Ge' with his Voice of Angel International Gospel Band.
In an exclusive interview with Adeyemi Matthew, the indigene of Ondo State, Nigeria spoke about his music ministry and other matters of interest.
What's the response of the people to your music and album
The response is always awesome with a lot of compliments.
Are you under any record label
No, but I have a British as my markerter
How can you compare the Nigerian music industry with it's the UK counterpart
The piracy level is not as bad as it is in Nigeria
Which of the Nigerian or foreign artistes are you planning to work with
Lanre Teriba, Atorise
Are Nigerian artistes (Gospel) well recognized in the UK
Yes.
What are the challenges you face when you started
The refusal of marketers, promoters and distributors to accept fresh, upcoming artist makes me went through the vigorous process of being a marketer, promoter and distributor for my works….
How fulfilled are you musically
I am highly fulfilled by the grace of God. Without God, you will find it difficult to succeed in the kind of music we play.
How will you categorize your music
Classical Gospel.
What is your source of inspiration
Through reading inspirational books (bible), listening and talking with people.
Did you work with any musician or you started your music straightaway
I started straightaway 10 years ago, but the interest had been there for long. I was just waiting for an opportunity to explode.
Before then what were you doing
I was into clothing business.
Why did you quit clothing for music
I want to make my self useful to God by proclaiming His name through music.
Any bad experience since you started
The only experience was that I couldn't get any marketer, promoter and distributor as an upcoming artist.
How many albums have you recorded so far
Two, and I can say they are doing well. We are well accepted and our works are appreciated by our fans.
When is your next album coming out
December 2009.
Tell us about your family
I'm happily married with three kids; two boys and a girl.
What's your philosophy of life
Doing what you know how to do best with persistence, determination, concentration and having the hope that someday it will work out for the best.
How fashion conscious are you
Very conscious, as a gospel artist, your dressing has to be trendy, bold and righteous.
What wouldn't you want to be caught doing
Fornicating.
Your role model
The late Olubukola Olomola (Baba Ara).
What keeps you moving
Fasting and prayer, faith, total trust in God and keeping hope alive.
Who is Evangelist Gboyega Akingboye
Evangelist Adegboyega Akingboye is from Ondo State in Nigeria. I've been in London for 20 years, a gospel artist, who through the inspiration of God, created Voice of Angel International Gospel Band in December 2006 in Manchester, UK in order to promote, proclaim and minister the gospel of Christ through music.
Since the inception of the band, we have been able to touch, change and impact lives through the power of God in a new dimension.
The band consists of talented singers and God fearing members with good angel voices, who are working as a team to pass a message to the world about the good work of God through gospel music. The band has done 10 (ten) different concerts so far all over the world; it has released an album titled, "MO TI YE GE" which is a gospel musical album that gives hope about the future and its lyrics keep the mind at rest
It also shows how to praise God in a way that gives hope about the future. It always gives the band hope that you can praise God with music that gives assurance of future success as the name implies, "Mo ti yege" and I pray it will be made manifest in our lives to bear much fruit.
The band is currently working on a new album that will be out to the market very soon; and it is still very capable and efficient to continue to give more interesting and enjoyable melodious music concerts to the world.
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