Veteran gospel music minister, Panam Percy Paul, has revealed how his father disowned him for choosing to go into gospel music ministry for 19 years.

Born Bakulipanam Percy Paul Mokungah, widely known by his stage name Panam Percy Paul, this Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose musical career spans 40 years. He was born to Major Paul Harley, an officer in the Nigerian Army, and composer Paulina Paul Mokungah in 1957.

Most of his songs have been choreographed by children in many churches within and outside the country.

Speaking on Friday during the 2019 Music Ministers Conference tagged ‘The Minstrel’ at The Glory Dome, Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Airport Road. Abuja, the iconic singer said he father was forced to accept him after he became a household name in the nation and beyond.

Panama, 62, a native of Adamawa State recalled thus during the programme monitored by IDOMA VOICE:


“My father looked at me and said I have gone mad, because I left everything only to sing.

“My father said to me, don’t come back home no more. My father even struck out my name from his will and said to me ‘you are no longer my son.’ It was a time of pain, a time of grief and a time of gloom. But ladies and gentlemen, that is not the end of my story.

“A few years later; and one day, the elders of my people sat down in a meeting in the city of Yola, Adamawa State Nigeria. And one elder stood up and said, my name is Retired General so so and so, another elder stood up and intoeduced himself that his name was Retired Air Vice Marshal so so and so.


“But when it got to the turn of my father, he stood up and said, ‘how do I introduce myself to you?

“And he asked the elders, how many of you know the man called Dr. Panam Percy Paul? And they all raised their hands. And my father for the first time in 19 years proudly said, ‘he is my son.’

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Nigerian parents and authority....Chart your course ye youths against all odds!

THIS MAN STILL DEY ALIVE? WOW

The dad harsh oo, I even thought the dad was a Muslim sef only to see it's just because he chose music?

40 years in ministry, Legendary

Afritop:
That's how they did not allow me to play football

Ps: this one is No no for Nigerian parents till date

A living legend.


If i had been a gospel musician, this man would've been my mentor....

At least he didnt "bring down your glory"
.... know if you know

So touching....
Lesson: Don't allow your parents spoil your dreams.... follow your talent

Gifted and uplifted wow

Bring down your glory crooner

Pa Panam man with great gospel music skills. God bless u

Am I the only one that doesn't know him?

The papa Harsh oooo

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Its amazing the power at the disposal of parents.

The power to mould and shape destinies.

Mentoring and parenting are the greatest responsibilities out there.

Its distasteful that parents are yet to collectively grasp the gravity of the task at hand.

Strewn here and there are tales of parents' high handedness in the discharge of their duties. Parents are not meant to clone their kids in their own image but to act as guides and sign posts in helping their kids find their way in life. That a parent is an accomplished doctor does not imply the children would become doctors.

Everyone born into family displays unique characters and qualities. Parents should understand this and play the role of a cheer leader in assisting the kids reach their preferred life path.


Parenting on be beans

A gospel musical legend

Africa's greatest gospel singer.

How can I forget the days of cassettes and pure instrumentals, not the autotunes of today.

Kudos to the present generation too though, many of whom must have drawn their inspiration from this great gospel music minister.

blesskewe:
Am I the only one that doesn't know him?

The papa Harsh oooo

Indomie generation probably

If you re hearing this name panam percy paul for the first time gather here we have meeting.

I grew up listening to this Legend music.

Songs like 'Jesus came down, 'Bow down and worship'.
'I've made my mind' still echocs in my mind.

What a man!!! Our generation was blessed to have you sir

donpata:


Indomie generation probably

me no bi indomie oo but na today i hear that name.

....a GOOD MAN
...that has witnessed series of BAD LEADERSHIP in Nigeria

donpata:


Indomie generation probably

I hear

blesskewe:
Am I the only one that doesn't know him?

The papa Harsh oooo

Indomie .........

blesskewe:
Am I the only one that doesn't know him?

The papa Harsh oooo

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Yes..... Cos u are the only toddler in here.
Hope u know ur dad?

I remember when my father always played his songs very early in the morning especially Bring Down your Glory

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Srallens:
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Yes..... Cos u are the only toddler in here.
Hope u know u dad?

Grandpa

JJOF:

Indomie .........

E don do na

K

blesskewe:
Am I the only one that doesn't know him?

The papa Harsh oooo

You don't know him because you are of the Indomie generation.