Saiku’s “You” album: The biggest album launch by a Guyanese artiste (The Pioneers 2017 Series – 4th Feature)

Last night I had the privilege of being present at a concert for the launching of Saiku’s album, “You.” This concert was an historical event. It was the biggest album launch by a Guyanese artiste. Over ten thousand persons turned up at the National Park to support him. Rain came down several times during the event but this did not deter persons from remaining until the end of the event.

  

The lineup of Gospel performers were as follows:

1. Pex Band

2. Shawn English

3. Sean Sobers

4. Trice Anointed

5. Melissa Vandeyar

6. Trenacia Esseboom (A Guyanese who resides in Barbados)

7. Eion Greaves (A Guyanese who resides in USA)

8. Anil Azeez (A Guyanese who resides in Trinidad)

9. Kester D

10. Solid Youth

11. Toisha Andrews (Saiku’s wife)

2nd Half

1.Kevin Downswell (From Jamaica)

2. Earl Bishop featuring Shawn English

3. Saiku Andrews

4. Prodigal Son (From Jamaica)

5. Atta Boafo (African Gospel Artiste)

Leading up to the album launch was the “Pillow Could Speak” challenge where persons had to upload a video of them singing the song. The person who sang the song the best was selected to perform the song along with Saiku. Trishanna Mc Collins won the challenge and performed with Saiku on stage. She did an excellent job (See my Tuesday, 28 March, 2017 article for more information on the Pillow Could Speak Challenge).

The MCs for the event were Jasmine Harris and Carson Jack who also did a great job. It was a night filled with worship, praises unto God, and celebration of Saiku’s achievement.

 
Some pictures I took with my phone:

 Me and my wife

 Saiku on stage

The rain came down but everyone remained

Check out this video (from my phone) - Saiku performing the song "Mess to a Messenger:

Saiku's "You" album is available worldwide.

Check out his website by clicking   HERE


Check out my previous article on Saiku by clicking on the following:

Enter the “Pillow Could Speak” Challenge for $25,000 and go to Saiku’s Album Launch on May 20, 2017 (Love for Guyana blog Tuesday, 28 March 2017 article)

Related Article:

Guyanese gospel artiste creates buzz in Caribbean (The Jamaica Star Entertainment)



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93.1 Real FM – “The People’s Choice” – A Big Radio Family (The Pioneers Series 2017- 3rd Feature)

I am a loyal listener of the 93.1 Real FM radio station program known as the Gospel Plane. It starts at 3am in the morning (this is the check in time) and gives you uninterrupted Gospel music up to 6am (time of the flight). Interaction on the program begins at this time. From 6am the program usually entails prayers for the nation, a song for the nation, a call-in segment, and ends with a sermon from Pastor Joel Osteen. Some days, guests on the program include pastors and gospel artistes. The call-in segment does not only allow greetings, but it also allows people to speak about issues affecting them, learn from others who have been through similar experiences, receive encouragement, and receive prayer.

93.1 is the first radio station to provide so many hours of Gospel content. It airs five (5) hours of Gospel content every day from Monday to Saturday (3am to 8am), and nine (9) hours on Sundays (3am to 12pm). The many hours of Gospel content on the Gospel Plane makes this program and this radio station a pioneer.

Moreover, while I was away studying in Jamaica, my wife (Ernella Garner) listened to the Gospel Plane program.  This was one of the means in which God strengthened her faith while I was absent from our home for three school years. She also used this program to keep track of the time as she prepared our daughter for nursery school, our son for day care, and herself for work. When she heard advertisements and the program’s host (Mr. Maxwell Thom), that meant that it was after 6am. The prayers of his mom (Sis. Lynette Thom) indicated that it could be between 6:30am and 7am. The call in segment meant that it was after 7am, and the sermon meant that it was around 7:30am. The constant time check provided by the program host also helped to confirm whether my wife was late or early in her preparations.

Each time the song for the Fly Jamaica advertisement played, our children sang along in excitement as they remembered that I traveled on that plane and anticipated my return on the same plane. Indeed, every time I came home I used Fly Jamaica.

I listened to the program whenever I came home on holidays and I continue to listen to it now that I have graduated. I am a loyal listener as a result of my wife, and I am among a large number of loyal listeners. The Gospel Plane program has impacted us and many people in many positive ways.

In addition to the many hours of Gospel content, another characteristic of this program that makes it and 93.1 a pioneer radio station, is the fact that this program makes us feel like one big family. We don’t feel like we are merely persons listening to a radio program, but we feel like we are a part of one big radio family. While some of the members of this family have been fortunate to get their calls through during the call-in segment, some have been trying for weeks, months, and even years. In fact, there are others who are yet to get through to the program. However, persons continue to try as they want everyone to know that they are a part of this family. In order to facilitate these persons, time is often provided for first time callers. My wife and I are yet to call into the program to let everyone know that we are also a part of this big radio family. The Gospel Plane program is one of the reasons that 93.1 Real FM can claim that it is “The People’s Choice.”

As a pastor I recommend that all persons (whether you are a Christian or not ) listen to this program which is one that God uses to help people express what they are going through, be encouraged, and find strength in God for whatever challenges they face.

Tune in today to become a part of this radio family and call, text, or encourage your friends, family, and everyone you know to tune in to 93.1. As Bro. Max often says, “You never know what you are doing for that person.”

Listen to 93.1 Real FM at: www.realfmgy.com

To contact them:

Live Studio Calls: 592-218-5540

Office Telephone 1:592-218-5092
Office Telephone 2:592-218-5093

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Andrea-Bryan Garner: A Potential Conglomerate in the making (The Pioneers Series 2017- 2nd Feature )

Andrea Bryan-Garner is a wife, mother, and my sister-in-law. Her working experience, skills, and her ability to turn her hobbies into businesses gives her the potential to establish a conglomerate. A conglomerate is a company that consists of several different kinds of businesses.

Andrea is indeed a pioneer. She co-hosted the pioneering Children’s Primetime television program with Aunty Lorraine who was the main host, and Donna Shortt-Gill who conducted the story telling segment. Andrea is a founding member of “Youth Media Guyana,” and Co-CEO of her own media company called ProMEDIA. In addition, Andrea makes Guyanese style custom designed t-shirts called “novelTees.” She also makes unique cakes and desserts and she calls this catering service “Sweet Sensations by Andrea.” Moreover, she also makes handmade personalized greeting cards. Indeed, Andrea has the foundation to establish a conglomerate.

If you need someone to cater your desserts, provide you with custom design t-shirts, provide you with personalized greeting cards, or to produce a documentary, contact Andrea:

Tel#: + 1-592-614-1414

Email: andreabryan@live.com

Face Book:

Sweet Sensations by Andrea – click Here

novelTees – click Here

ProMEDIA – click Here

To learn more about Andrea, click on this Stabroek News (The Scene) article: Andrea-Bryan-Garner. A Woman of Many Talents



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