Gospel Music: “You’re My Rock” Dedicated To The Lord

Lovers of gospel music from Yaounde and beyond recently took time off on Saturday, January 29, 2021 to watch Stella Seh or Mother Stella and her team of singers entertain them with songs from her latest album, “You Are My Rock” – the third. The event in Yaounde’s Hotel la Falaise, which was attended by about 300 people, was chaired by Rev. Pastor Tamka Genesis and Nyingchia Veronica.

While the Chief Launchers were Patrick Lumumba and His Majesty Dr Mballa Etienne. The album was dedicated to the Lord by Rev. Pastor Tamfu Dieudonné of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Yaounde. The launch saw the participation of six guest gospel artistes - Ma Ze'e, Akubai, Parfait Ekani, Besong Nevers, Nying Glory and Simon Nditewoh; and a comedian, “Chouchou la Bombe.” It was a participative concert as the crowd joined the artistes to sing and dance to the songs as they were performed.

Patrick Lumumba, a senior Treasury official, spoke of Stella’s duty consciousness, wondering how she manages to combine her civil and gospel music careers. Yet, excel in both! His Majesty Dr Mballa Etienne, Stella’s former course mate 18 years ago, said her singing encouraged him to come to the Lord.

“My vision,” explains Mother Stella, “is to see God preached to as many people of different cultures as possible.” She says this is why the new album is a mélange of Cameroonian musical genres. “There is no need to borrow from o...