Liberty University, in collaboration with Tehila Records headed by Dr Timothy Ogboruche, hosted the maiden edition of One Voice, One Hope: A Global Mosaic of Praise Concert, an extraordinary night of worship that united voices from across the world featuring internationally acclaimed artist Michael W. Smith , Nigeria’s Enkay Ogboruche and others.
This monumental event formed a part of the annual Global CEOs Summit hosted by Liberty University. This landmark event aimed to celebrate the diversity and power of praise from across nations and to amplify the African voice.
Making history, Nigerian gospel artiste Enkay Ogboruche became the first Nigerian to lead worship at this prestigious event, a momentous step towards fulfilling the concert’s vision of elevating African worship internationally. Present at this auspicious event were: The president Dondi Costin, The Provost, Scot Hicks, The Dean, School of Music, Dr Muller, Jackie Patillo, President Gospel Music Association (GMA/Dove Awards) and from Africa, Prof. Yemi Osibajo, Former Vice president of Nigeria, The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III and Olori Ivie Atuwaste III, Pastor Kayode Pitan, head pastor of RCCG City of David, Dr Cosmas Maduka, CEO Coscharis Motors among others.
For Dr. Timothy Ogboruche, The president of Tehila Hub, who spearheaded this collaboration, this event joins the lineup of many firsts that he has successfully championed such as Alabanza concerts and particularly noteworthy, Alabanza South Africa which successfully brokered peace during the xenophobic period in South Africa, Praise Flame market concerts to mention a few. In his words, ‘‘we do this because we believe in championing the African voice in the global worship arena thus creating a platform for cross-cultural praise and unity.”
Joining Enkay Ogboruche were fellow African worship leaders Evelyn Wanjiru from Kenya, MOG Music from Ghana. The host of the night was Nigeria’s Dr. Foy. Dr Timothy Ogboruche confirms that plans are already in top gear for next year edition of this monumental event.