Nigeria: Nigerian Gospel Singer Adopts South African Rhythm
Vanguard (Lagos)
February 11, 2007
Posted to the web February 12, 2007
Tunde Akingbade
Lagos
THE father of a Nigerian gospel artiste, Maryanne Onyekwere's was the founder of the Catholic Church, Achool, and Jos in Plateau State. Pa Onyekwere was the choirmaster in the church. All his children were members of the church choir. They wrote songs and played on virtually all the instruments in the church. As for Maryanne's mother, she was a singer and a dancer in the women's group in Umuofor Ahiara, Mbaise, Imo State. Recently, Maryanne released her first album titled, I believe I can. The six-track album has an infusion of Christian songs with South African rhythm.
Inspired by her parental upbringing and love for music, Maryanne's new album also has tracks that will make everyone tap their fingers and shake their pelvis to the beat. There is also a track in Ibo language and another one with hip-hop. Produced by Kennedy and Dan, the music, which took three years to work on, is unique and cuts across all races, and ages. With a good sound arrangement, Maryanne who is a graduate of Lagos State Polytechnic, Lagos said she has set her eyes on the international market. She disclosed that those who inspired her are artistes like, Buchi, Mulen Nichole, Dartene Check and Cece Winan.
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