Testimony’s high Octave Gospel Vibe ‘Igara’ is Contagious.
‘..This gospel song is not only trendy; it came along with a contagious dance fad. The first time I came across this material I was blown away and I said to myself, “That’s
how you do gospel on mainstream. This is gospel trap music at its best..’ – @sesanadeniji
It wasn’t long ago when I put out a story on the disappearance of gospel
music on mainstream. Apart from the fact that some OAPs could be faulted
for not supporting this genre, the ball stops on the court of gospel
musicians who fail to produce sounds that could compete with the tempo of
music often required to play on primetime. Well, the high octave gospel
vibe from Testimony titled ‘Igara’ aptly fits the bill. This gospel song is
not only trendy; it came along with a contagious dance fad. The first time
I came across this material I was blown away and I said to myself, “That’s
how you do gospel on mainstream. This is gospel trap music at its best.”
Testimony / Mystreetz Magazine
Described as an Afro-pop gospel urban singer, Saliu Aliu Olayiwola
aka Testimony is an energetic songwriter and an amazing entertainer with an
extremely unique sound. His stagecraft is off the roof and his high taste
for quality is reflected in mastering affiliated with the video to the song
‘Igara’ which simply mean boast. The journey of Testimony is that of
tenacity and passion for what he loves – Music. He grew up listening and
following his father who was a musician to different musical gigs, which
helped to fire his desire for music at an early stage in his life.
Testimony aka Mr. Igara is the leader of Testifier Band, one of the most
creative bands currently in the system. He radiates what his fans call
“warm intelligent street gospel charm.” An innovative singer that has
been able to infuse Urban Fuji and Pop into Gospel music, he’s
credited with several songs like ‘Take it,’ but his latest single ‘Igara’
is the one burning airwaves with massive traction. Discovered in one of
the LoveWorld Music & Art Ministry (LMAM) music talents
development programmes. This programme has produced Top Gospel Singers
like Sinach, Joe Praise, Frank Edward, Ada, Sister Wisdom to mention a few.
– Sesan Adeniji
Culled from Mystreetz Magazine ( Photo Tale edition )
