Recently, the C&S Movement Church Choir Surulere Ayo Ni O marked its 50th anniversary with a press conference and a musical concert.

Speaking at the musical concert at the weekend to mark the 50th anniversary of the church’s choir pop­ularly known as Ayo Ni O/ Seraph Voices, Prophet Adeniyi Adeyemi, Choirmaster General of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church, Surulere, Lagos State urged gos­pel artists to propagate Jesus Christ with their music, adding that they should not allow mod­ern trends in the world to make them dilute God’s massage.

He regretted that many gospel artists have abandoned the message of Christ in the bid to conform to trends and make money.

The Senior Special Apostle Prophet (Dr) S. F. Korode in his keynote address acknowledged all stakeholders, Church elders, Executive and members of the choir, and Members of the press while saying that he believes “this year’s event is the Lord’s doing and it is marvellous in our sight, we can say of a truth God can be trusted; we give all the glory to God almighty for a day like this.”

Also speaking at the event, Special Apostle Gbemi Lade­gebi, the choirmaster, said the choir has grown in leaps and bounds, adding that its songs have become iconic in the Ni­gerian music space.

He stated that the choir has become a massive instrument in the church’s evangelical programme, reaching mil­lions of people.

Ladegebi disclosed that the church is blessed with an anointed modern and music-literate Youth Choir, Disciples of Christ Ministry Choir, En­glish Chapel Service Choir and others.

He added that the church established a school of mu­sic where new members are trained in modern music and the use of musical instruments.

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