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I received a bulletin from my sister, Komando Maudlyn , this afternoon — and that single piece of paper took me down memory lane. For those who have often asked how the Deeper Life Youth Choir began and later became such a musical phenomenon in the 1990s, here’s how it all started...

I had just graduated from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, bubbling with life and enthusiasm about what the future held. Shortly after, I arrived in Lagos for my National Youth Service.

The turning point came in December 1991, at the end of the annual retreat at Isolo district, Lagos. As people were preparing to leave the venue, I was still around, helping to sort out a few things with the group choir, when the Head Usher approached me with a rather surprising message.

Head Usher: “The G.S would like to see you. He’s outside the church.”

Me: “It can’t be me! Me ke? Who be me? Which G.S? Abeg, no be me!” (Glancing at the other choir leader, thinking perhaps the message was for him instead.)

Head Usher: “Bro Albert, it’s you I’m talking to. The G.S is waiting outside. Please hurry — his presence is already causing a stir among the people.” (Many members had never seen him at such close range, so a crowd had gathered around his car just to catch a glimpse.)

I dashed off with the speed of Usain Bolt towards where his car was parked. True to the usher’s words, a throng of people surrounded the car while he waved helplessly at them. He beckoned for me to get into the car and instructed the driver to move. Then, during that short ride, he revealed to me the vision of the Youth Choir.

Up until that moment, we only had the Adult Choir. The DLSO Choir served mainly for the interdenominational arm of the youth outreach. But an upcoming International Church Growth Conference.

I required something different; a youth choir with a distinct Deeper Life identity to minister throughout the two-week event. The choir would bring together vibrant young people from the church’s primary and secondary arms.

It was indeed a daunting task. But for a young man fresh from university and eager to channel all his musical training into service for God, it was a divine opportunity. I was looking for a place to bury my life in God’s service — and I found one! 😊

The conference came, and the young people did not disappoint. Their performance was electrifying a true expression of youthful energy and anointing. That year, the Deeper Life Youth Choir was birthed.

...And on August 6, 1992 at the Church Growth Conference, the DLSO Choir became the Youth Choir, which came to be known as Central Youth Choir thereafter. And our first song, that day it was so named was "Power and Might Belong Unto Lord..."

Albert Oikelome I remember the GS introducing us and welcoming us to the Stage and saying "...these are not just our children but have become elders" then he went on to say "let's welcome the Youth Choir"
Beautiful memories! ( Free Aikhaitumen on. Facebook).

Albert Oikelome have you thought about writing a book about this and many more experiences of the CYC? You write so well sir. You paint pictures with words. Some of us who lived this experience would love to read and hear it from the horses mouth in a well documented way.

Again thank you so much for your service, time and responding to the call . This brings back memories! ( Segun Saiye on Facebook)

Beautiful memories, great encounter all in one, God will restore us back to the good old days where holiness is the major priority,where heaven is the real goal we look forward to achieve... may God continue to uphold you sir,the vision will not fade IJN and we shall be rapture able at last

Racoon:
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TrackerSK:
I love deeper life Bible church and I also married a virgin in that church

Houseofglam7:
Religion is still the opium of the masses 🫤

Racoon:
Something funny! I have been hearing Ayobo and Gbagada as associated with this great church but I only got to know the Ayobo church around August this year when I came to the area. Noted it is now Anchor University! Meanwhile, as for Gbagada, I will visit there one day too.

Houseofglam7:
Religion is still the opium of the masses 🫤

SlavaUkraini:
Hmmm .... The church of Virgins, even at 65

If you give mouth to the Finger, 🖐️, cucumbers 🥒🥒🥒 and intimacy gadgets, then you will know the whole Truth

Racoon:
Something funny! I have been hearing Ayobo and Gbagada as associated with this great church but I only got to know the Ayobo church around August this year when I came to the area. Noted it is now Anchor University! Meanwhile, as for Gbagada, I will visit there one day too.

Racoon:
Something funny! I have been hearing Ayobo and Gbagada as associated with this great church but I only got to know the Ayobo church around August this year when I came to the area. Noted it is now Anchor University! Meanwhile, as for Gbagada, I will visit there one day too.

wellmax:
You are most welcome. But ask around oo, services don’t hold at the Gbagada HQ every Sunday.

bewisemasses:
Were it not for the revolution of morals ND holiness by DL in d late 80s and early 90s many of us young people wud have been worse than this present genZ

Racoon:
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