Guest Artists

Stephen Akin

Stephen Akin (àkin) is a gospel and soul vocalist, songwriter, and recording artist based in Atlanta, GA. Born to West African and Caribbean immigrants in Southern California, Stephen discovered his passion for music singing at home with his family before honing his craft in choirs, quartets, and classical training through higher education, where he performed with the Alabama hall-of-fame vocal ensemble, the Oakwood College Aeolians. Since then, he has shared his powerful voice on global stages, international television, and his YouTube channel with over 2 million views, captivating audiences with his inspiring message of faith, purpose, and love. His debut project, The Response(2017), continues to resonate with listeners worldwide.

Wura Grant

Wura Grant is a singer, an electrical engineer, a talk show host, and a business owner. She has a dynamic voice and the ability to convey her message through song in an authentic and powerful way.

Her debut hit, “There is a Name,” which peaked at #1 on the Urban Christian Music Radio Chart and at #5 on the Contemporary Christian Music Radio Chart in 2014, has been receiving a lot of support. She hosts the show “Soul Talk With Wura.

Wura’s goal is to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ through songs and encourage God’s children.

Titi Oyebade

Titi Oyebade is a Music Minister, songwriter, motivational speaker, and advocate. Born into a Muslim family, music led her to the church, where she gave her life to Christ. Since then, she has been a devoted follower of Christ and has never looked back.

An Agile Project Manager by profession, Titi is a graduate of the University of Georgia, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology and a Master’s in Nonprofit Organizational Leadership. She is the founder of Rays of Love, a nonprofit organization with the vision to eradicate childhood poverty, one child at a time. Additionally, she co-founded Purpose Foundation, whose mission is to create change one community at a time.

As a passionate worship leader, Titi is dedicated to spreading the message of the love and power of Jesus Christ. She is also deeply committed to helping others discover their purpose and walk in it.

Titi is happily married to her crown and king, Aderemi, since 2011, and they are blessed with a beautiful miracle, Morireoluwa, born in 2014.

Tina K. Baze

Tina K. Baze is an internationally renowned gospel artist known for her angelic voice, heartfelt lyrics, and unwavering dedication to spreading the message of hope, love, and faith through music. With a career that spans across continents, she has captivated audiences with her soul-stirring performances and deep spiritual connection.

Tina K. Baze was honored with the prestigious Heart of the Artist Award, recognition of her outstanding contributions to gospel music and her ability to touch lives in the global music community. This award celebrates not only her musical talent but also her compassion, integrity, and commitment to making a positive impact in communities around the world.

Tina is fluent in English, French, Lingala and Kikongo. Tina K. Baze connects with audiences around the world, blending diverse cultural influences to create a sound that is both unique and uplifting.

A devoted wife and mother, Tina K. Baze balances her thriving music career with her commitment to family life. Her songs often reflect her faith, personal experiences, and love for of Jesus-Christ resonating deeply with audiences around the world.




Osas

Osas’ Voice is a highly talented and spirit-filled worship leader, songwriter, and worshipper of God who desires to reach out to the world with the word of God through her music.

Osas hails from Benin city, Edo state, Nigeria. She started singing at a very tender age when she was in Junior Secondary School.

Osas voice was honored with her first gospel award “Bagma Awards” In 2016 where she received the best female vocalist in the diaspora. 

Osas Voice is a figure of inspiration and transformation with a track record of three powerful albums and music videos. She has released numerous tracks and has been featured in many programs and concerts.

Grace Ali-Grap

Grace Ali-Grap is a gifted singer-songwriter, worship leader, and musician based in Indianapolis, Indiana. She has a deep love for the Lord, a heart for worship, and an unwavering passion for music.

Her journey as a worship leader began at the age of 15 in her father’s church in Nigeria, and she continues to lead others in worship today at College Park Church in Indianapolis. Grace’s musical versatility spans classical, jazz, soul, R&B, and gospel. She regularly performs with local jazz bands, records studio demos, and leads worship at women’s conferences. She is also a featured soloist at the annual College Park Church Christmas Concert. Most recently, Grace collaborated with the College Park Worship Band to write and record original worship songs, and contributed vocals to Chris Blue’s “Foundations: The Hymns of My Heart” with the Gaither Vocal Band.

A graduate of the University of Indianapolis with a degree in Vocal Performance, Grace combines technical skill with heartfelt passion in every performance.

When she’s not singing, Grace leads a team of clinical research professionals at the IU Simon Cancer Center in Indianapolis. She lives in Indianapolis with her husband, Patrick Grap.

Queen Abby

Osas’ Voice is a highly talented and spirit-filled worship leader, songwriter, and worshipper of God who desires to reach out to the world with the word of God through her music.

Osas hails from Benin city, Edo state, Nigeria. She started singing at a very tender age when she was in Junior Secondary School.

Osas voice was honored with her first gospel award “Bagma Awards” In 2016 where she received the best female vocalist in the diaspora. 

Osas Voice is a figure of inspiration and transformation with a track record of three powerful albums and music videos. She has released numerous tracks and has been featured in many programs and concerts.

Wumi Abe

Wumi is a music minister, songwriter, and praise / Worship leader whose main focus is to please God with the gift she has been given. She is able to use her Voice to reconcile the hearts of God’s people to deeper level of relationship with God through Songs. Her music reunites people from all religious and cultural backgrounds by using African rhythms and beats. She is a mother, wife, and an accomplished professional whose main Priority is to glorify God.

Ed Manderson

Ed Manderson became involved in music at the age of 10, learning to play the guitar and trumpet. He completed the Bachelor of Science in Music Education and the Masters of Music in trumpet performance degrees from Jacksonville State University. He taught elementary, middle, and high school band for 4 years before being called into the music ministry, where he has served as a Worship Pastor and Minister of Instrumental Music at various churches for the past 36 years. He is currently the Worship Pastor at Clarkston International Bible Church and the Music Director of the Atlanta Praise choir and orchestra, a non-profit ensemble that presents benefit concerts to raise funding for organizations and ministries that help the needy.