To create a society setting where worship is not merely observed but intentionally participated in, Nigerian-American Singer, popularly known as Tomi Favored has urged gospel music ministers to consistently release Godly sounds into the atmosphere especially in these hard times when the country is going through a lot of challenges.
The talented music minister who made this call while speaking on one of her Godly inspired initiatives known as B.O.W, an acronym for ‘Bringing Our Worship’ recently noted that this simply means they are doing what they were being called to do, as sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ is the greatest good news the world can hear especially in times of crises.
The BOW initiative comprising elements of spoken word and sung music is a societal transformative concept birthed by Tomi Favored and her husband Seyi Alesh to turn the audience into a collective choir.
The couple designed BOW as a worship experience, offering people a space to freely worship outside the conventional constraints of a church service.
The inaugural BOW event took place in Dallas, Texas, in 2016, marking the beginning of a movement that has since resonated with worshipers globally.
Targeting a diverse audience, the worship platform welcomes individuals of all ages with a heart for God and a desire to engage in communal worship, while the founders, Tomi Favored and Seyi Alesh, aspire to incorporate worship that resonates with people in their native languages.
Speaking on the uniqueness of BOW, Tomi Favored noted that it’s the non-denominational origin. “Unlike traditional church services, BOW operates dynamically without specific constraints, allowing for a more fluid and inclusive worship experience. The choice of venue for each BOW event is carefully considered based on anticipated local involvement and logistical requirements. That is what informed the choice of hosting the last few ‘BOW’ in places like the Lagos popular market, the Computer Village themed; ‘Nigeria BOW Market Place as well as BOW Lagos, and BOW Toronto.”
She continued: “Although initially B.O.W was a personal vision, however, the initiative has evolved into a collaborative effort. Various individuals and organisations, from fellow music artists to church groups, have supported the vision financially, both tangible and intangible.”
Looking ahead to the New Year 2024, fans of BOW have been urged to anticipate a range of projects as Tomi Favored promises new music releases, collaborations with other artists.
She said: “People can expect new music projects and musical collaboration with other artists, more Godly content on social media, more short writings that may end up in a third book, more live online interaction, and of course, more physical events from BOW to invited ministrations in music and itinerant speaking.”
She underscored the role of gospel music ministers in times of crisis, saying, “Gospel music ministers are called to share the good news of Jesus Christ and bring hope, joy, and peace through their music. As vessels of worship, they serve upward in adoration, laterally by encouraging others, and downward by declaring the dominion of Jesus Christ over darkness. In a world grappling with crises, the BOW initiative stands as a beacon of transformative worship, bringing people together to collectively offer their worship to the Almighty God.”
