LIVE IN TEXAS - WLLIAM McDOWELL . SOULFRUIT . SONNIE BADU

Willliam McDowell, Sonnie Badu, Julius Agwu, Seyi Brown and Soulfruit will share one stage. Gathered from Nigeria, Ghana, the UK and the continental US, these artists are geared to deliver a night of Praise and rib cracking comedy.

All across the world, worshippers are raising their voices making the simple, yet profound declaration, "I Give Myself Away So You Can Use Me." This heart-felt anthem is stirring up a movement of renewed abandon to the cause of Christ. It was penned and first heralded by William McDowell. The song is the cry of William's heart and the foundation of his worship ministry.

Arguably, Africa's best-known worshipper, Sonnie Badu continues to make waves in the international gospel community. The recipient of many awards, he is renowned for his multilingual compilations, which aspire to reflect the vision in Revelations of a church with "men for God from every tribe and language and people and nation." Offstage, Minister Badu runs a charitable foundation, Thy Dwelling Place Orphanage, targeted at improving the lives of orphaned children in Africa and other parts of the world.

Julius Agwu has been performing since 1996 and there is no stopping in his future. His specialty? Pure laughter! Beginning in 2005, Julius started an annual comedy show "Laff 4 Christ," which brings gospel, drama and jokes to Christians all over West Africa.

Born to a pastor and raised in Lagos, Seyi Brown is yet another of Nigeria's finest gospel comedians. His accomplishments are many - he was the host of "Style Quest" and the Lagos Lottery TV show. He also featured in a TV series called "Doctor's Quarters" and has achieved commercial success through his modeling exploits. He is currently the host of "Africa laughs" on the Africa channel

These talented Arizonians are a rare commodity, a new breed, and a breath of fresh air. The group hails from the city of Tucson and has been in operation for more than twenty years. In the midst of that season, Soulfruit has evolved from just memorizing songs and imitating other artists to establishing a distinctive sound and image; one with optimistic overtones and a refreshing energy. The group's desire to serve at maximum capacity, especially on a platform, is derived from their style of living. Soulfruit has made the conscious decision to follow the principles of Godliness and carry them out through the interaction of people. Their music delivers a strong message of hope and joy while being accented by impeccable harmonies and tight choreography.