In my own branch in Finland, most of our members are Yoruba so I’m influenced by it mainly. I believe it’s because I attend Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries where most of the members are Yoruba and Igbo. Of all the languages in the world, why Nigerian languages, especially Yoruba and Igbo? These were songs they listened to, and sang while growing up so it brings a lot of memories and hope into their lives. Most of the time, those olden day songs seem to be very close to Nigerians’ hearts. And as I’m learning it, the song will lift me up as well. To encourage them and keep them going even when it’s tough. I sing them to inspire and motivate people. In deciding on which song to learn and perform, the most important thing to me is the message in that particular song. What makes you choose a particular song to learn and perform? Now they are very excited and supportive of me. Thus far, I have done about 40 Yoruba and Igbo songs. How have your family and Finnish friends reacted to your interest in Nigerian gospel music?įirst they were a bit shocked because they didn`t really understand what`s going on but when they started to see how I’m growing in the Lord and how God has been working in people`s lives through the songs that I sing, they started to understand and respect my ministration more. After much thought, we came to the conclusion that grace fits me best because everything that I am, all the blessings that I have and all my answered prayers are only by the grace of God. Because most of the songs that I sing are in Yoruba, my pastor and I felt I should have a Yoruba stage name that reflects my encounter and relationship with God. That is a confirmation and acknowledgement of my belief and conviction that my whole life and salvation are based on the grace of God. You are known as Rebecca Ore Ofe, meaning “grace.” How did you come about the Yoruba part of that name? God really heard my prayer and has blessed me with the gift of music and languages.” When I was young, I was always singing a lot, hoping that maybe one day I could become an artist. I have two big sisters and one big brother. I want to study social sciences in a university of applied sciences. I plan on going back to school this spring. Last year, I graduated from a practical catering school. I feel more at home when I’m abroad spending time with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
I am quite different from my Finnish friends and family. Growing up in Finland has been great, but to be honest, it has never really felt like home to me. “I was born in Finland and I have spent my whole life here. Touched and impressed with her efforts and messages, we sought her out and found her, in Finland, and few weeks later, here in the United States. The last-named song featured a particularly difficult traditional-style chant (ekun iyawo) in reverence of God, yet Rebecca nailed it with a sprinkle of extras on top! Such is the abundance of grace within which this graceful young woman from Finland operates. Fasoyin, “Sunmo Olorun” by Evangelist Ojo Ade, “Onye ga eme” by Rosemary Chukwu, “Nagode” by Solomon Lange and “Eru Jeje” by Dr. Her selections evoke memories of the good old days when musicians actually wrote songs and composed music.Īmong Tampio’s prodigious covers in the last few years are classics and evergreens such as “Odun nlo sopin” by CAC Good Women Choir led by Mrs.
Apart from their eclectic nature, many of which are quite challenging in substance and depth (even to some native Yoruba speakers), vocal sounds, like gb and p, which are usually problematic for non-Yoruba speakers, roll off her tongue with ease and grace. Her mastery of the language of expression, cadence and accent push her ministration beyond the realm of the average. But when it comes to praising and worshiping God Almighty, Tampio belts out soul-stirring Nigerian gospel songs in Yoruba, Igbo and occasionally in Hausa languages. Rebecca Ore Ofe to thousands of her fans on Facebook, speaks Finnish (her native tongue) and English.
Rebecca Tampio i | Spiritual Yoruba Song……Alade Ogoīorn and raised in Finland, Rebecca Tampio, a.k.a.
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