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Positive Vibes Only: Mayorkun Performs Liberating Track "Freedom" From His New Album 'Back In Office'

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Nigerian singer/songwriter and musician Mayorkun delivers a lively performance of his liberating song "Freedom" in the latest episode of Positive Vibes Only
Taj Mayfield
GRAMMYs
Oct 31, 2021 - 11:00 am

The mayor is back, and he's campaigning for freedom.

In the newest episode of Positive Vibes Only, Nigerian singer/songwriter and pianist Mayorkun combines the entrancing elements of the Afrobeats genre with a liberating message in his performance of "Freedom."

"Say you got to do what you got to do, when you searching for freedom," Mayorkun repeats in the song's chorus.

Watch the multifaceted performance below.

Watch Mayorkun Perform Moving Track "Freedom"

"Freedom" is the third track off Mayorkun's recently released album, Back In Office, the follow-up to his 2018 debut album, The Mayor of Lagos. The impressive debut project dropped via Davido Music Worldwide, the label of Afrobeats star Davido, while Back In Office was released under Sony Music Entertainment West Africa.

Davido discovered and signed Mayorkun in 2016 after stumbling upon the then-22-year-old performing a piano cover of his single, "The Money."

Keep the good vibes going by checking out more episodes of Positive Vibes Only below.

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Positive Vibes Only: Watch Tim Godfrey Deliver Striking Performance Of Powerful Track "Your God Medley"

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In the newest episode of Positive Vibes Only, Nigerian singer/songwriter Tim Godfrey pairs touching visuals with lyrics of devotion for his powerful "Your God Medley" performance
Taj Mayfield
GRAMMYs
Nov 14, 2021 - 11:00 am

The latest episode of Positive Vibes Only overflows with passion — Nigerian singer/songwriter and musician Tim Godfrey combines eye-catching visuals with devout songwriting for his performance of "Your God Medley."

While his accompanying crew holds up signs with words like "COVID," "fear" and "depression", Godfrey assuredly sings, "The storm might be raging. I know you might be sinking. I am your God. Lay it at my feet."

Watch Godfrey and her crew's impactful performance below.

Watch Tim Godfrey Perform "Your God Medley"

After a decade working as a choir director, the Nigerian singer/songwriter founded the Xtreme crew music group in 2004 and has led the gospel ensemble in over 1,000 live performances. In 2019, Godfrey and crew took home the Musical Group of Excellence and Songs of Excellence awards at the Africa Gospel and Media Awards.

Keep the healing vibes going by watching more episodes of Positive Vibes Only below.

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Positive Vibes Only: Watch Ada Ehi Perform "Congratulations," An Aural Breath Of Fresh Air

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In the newest episode of Positive Vibes Only, let Nigerian gospel singer Ada Ehi lower your blood pressure with a performance of "Congratulations" that exudes calming vibes
Morgan Enos
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Aug 22, 2021 - 8:10 am

Let's face it: The modern world can be like a wound in urgent need of dressing, or a traveler suffering from dire thirst. As always during rough times, music is the great healer and uniter.

Ada Edi, a gospel singer from Nigeria, performs music that acts as a cool mist during a sweltering day. Festooned in colorful garb with an effervescent band behind her, she delivers a message of glad tidings.

Watch Ada Ehi Perform Soothing "Congratulations"

In the newest episode of Positive Vibes Only, relax and recharge for the long week ahead with Edi's performance of "Congratulations," which is guaranteed to make you move and smile.

Check out the uplifting clip above and click here to enjoy more episodes of Positive Vibes Only.

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Positive Vibes Only: Watch Sun-El Musician & Msaki Perform The Ripping Track "Ubomi Abumanga"

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In the latest episode of Positive Vibes Only, watch Sun-El Musician and Msaki perform a percolating version of "Ubomi Abumanga" outdoors on a beautiful day
Morgan Enos
GRAMMYs
Aug 1, 2021 - 11:00 am

Sure, "It's darkest before the dawn" is the mother of all clichés, but it has that distinction for a reason. After more than a year of darkness and uncertainty, there's a palpable sense that we're rounding the corner.

As such, it feels fitting that Sun-El Musician and Msaki performed "Ubomi Abumanga '' outside on a gorgeous-looking afternoon. It's an effervescent, genre-free track that builds and builds; Msaki's diaphanous vocals provide the glue between the moving parts of the composition.

Watch Sun-El Musician Perform "Ubomi Abumanga"

In the latest episode of Positive Vibes Only, the synthesist Sun-El Musician—born Sanele Sithole in South Africa—builds the track in real time like time-lapse architecture, taking visible delight in throwing each new, glimmering texture into the equation.

May this ensemble lead listeners out of the waning-pandemic doldrums and into the light. Check out the immersive performance above.

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Positive Vibes Only: Ellie Holcomb Preaches Perseverance With Her Performance Of "Sweet Ever After"

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In this week's edition of Positive Vibes Only, singer/songwriter Ellie Holcomb helps listeners weather the storms of life with her powerful performance of "Sweet Ever After"
Taj Mayfield
GRAMMYs
Jan 16, 2022 - 11:25 am

In the latest episode of Positive Vibes Only, Nashville-born singer/songwriter Ellie Holcomb delivers a much-needed message of perseverance with her poignant performance of "Sweet Ever After."

"Got a lot of bad days still coming our way, but a sweet ever after," she sings sweetly on the track.

Watch Holcomb perform the powerful song in front of a full audience below.

Watch Ellie Holcomb Perform "Sweet Ever After"

"Sweet Ever After" is one of the standout tracks from Holcomb's 2021 album, Canyon. The Grand-Canyon-inspired album served as the follow-up to the Christian singer/songwriter's critically acclaimed second album, Red Sea Road, which peaked at No. 3 on Billboard's Top Christian Albums chart in 2017.

When describing the inspiration behind Canyon, Holcomb said, "We all know what it's like to have our hearts break and split wide open like a canyon, but there in the middle of our deepest pit of sorrow, there's a river running through." She uses the above performance to remind listeners of that river within.

Check back every Sunday for new episodes of Positive Vibes Only.

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