Catholic priest switches to Afro pop music

 

– Catholic priest, Reverend Albert Owie Ofere of the Diocese of Warri, surprises everyone by dropping Afro pop and gospel album – This makes it the second of its kind following a similar move from the vocal Reverend Father Ejike Mbaka who has several gospel messages and musical recordings Reverend Albert Owie Ofere of the Diocese of Warri, Delta state has done something quite unusual and this is sure going to leave his name in the pages of the history books. The UK-based priest has ventured into music in a bid to help project the mission of evangelism in the Catholic faith. , meeting MI Abaga This makes him the second Nigerian catholic priest to do music following the charismatic Father Ejike Mbaka who has several gospel recordings in forms of messages and musicals across the country. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Vocal Nigerian reverend Ejike Mbaka Vocal Nigerian reverend Ejike Mbaka According to Vanguard, Father Ofere is an Afro pop and gospel singer. His debut album Every Day of My Life is a six-track project with songs like Oghene Me Do, When I Think, Jesus Lamb of God, God Dey My Side, Where Were You and God You Are Good. Speaking to Vanguard he said of his journey into music: “I love singing and listening to music. “While working in the UK as the Chaplain to the Nigerian Catholics in England and Wales, my love for music developed even more. I like to sing, music is part of the family, it’s always been in the genes.” On why he opted for Afro pop with a blend of gospel he explained that since the listeners always love to dance and feel good, he saw Afro pop as the ideal genre through which to achieve this as well as spread the gospel message. He said of his decision to do Afro pop: “It’s because many people like to dance to Afro pop music and using it to glorify God would help to win more souls for Him.” He stated that he was always a singer even as a little boy, adding that his father was once a choirmaster so naturally singing was a part of his formative years. “My dad was once a choirmaster. His younger brother, Fr. Richard Ofere who is now a Catholic priest in the Archdiocese of Benin sings a lot too. In fact, he was a choirmaster in the seminary. I never joined the choir but I was occasionally invited to lead some songs or choruses in my seminary choir. As a deacon, I sang a lot in Sacred Heart Cathedral Warri,” he said. Reverend Albert Owie Ofere of the Diocese of Warri was ordained a priest in 2001 but he has been based in London ever since. He was formerly a chaplain to Nigerian Catholics based in England and Wales. His recent video features Nollywood great Nkem Owoh and acclaimed movie director Obi Emelonye. It was shot in London, England.