Hip-Hopera Single I Shall Rise Could Rise To Win Song of The Year

Nassau, The Bahamas… The recipe was unconventional – one cup of multi-award winning producer and hip-hop artist Manifest, combined with a teaspoon living opera legend Joanne Callander. Indeed, the end result could only equate to delicious mm-mmm good music.

The song, originally released on the Overcomers compilation CD is one of the hottest hip hop singles on Manifest’s sophomore album Parables. Still in his 20's, Manifest is an industry icon in his native Bahamas having at least five of the tracks he’s sang, written, produced or collaborated on receive multiple nominations or awards in recent years. I Shall Rise is a cuss-free, uplifting anthem perfectly marinated with emotionally gripping opera vocals that many never imagined had a place in the hip-hop genre. Yet, Manifest proves why his company Dunamus Soundz Records is at the forefront of hip-hop in the Caribbean and why North American and European listeners are eagerly waiting to be served a plate of this creative concoction.

In fact, many of his fans have taken the opportunity to vote for him in the Marlin Awards catergory Record of The Year category by signing up and visiting www.caribbeanhour.com/marlin_awardz/album/albums.php which will close polls on Friday February 27. The Marlin Awards, held in The Bahamas has for many years been considered the Caribbean version of the Grammys.

Manifest is quietly taking over the music industry in stride already considered the prince of positive hip hop on his home turf. Fresh off of a tour to Atlanta, the Cayman Islands, dropping his new album in the Bahamas’ capital city, plus the Marlin nominations, Manifest has already given fans a peek of what’s to come in 2009. Yet, with his humble and gracious nature it’s hard to imagine that he transforms into a powerhouse live performer with a lyrical flow and command of rap and hip-hop’s major players. In fact, many who’ve heard him agree that he is worthy of the 20-plus awards he’s been nominated for in his lifetime. However, he only has one award in his studio and has even given some away to artists he felt are also worthy to be mentioned.

“The key is just focusing on being a good artist and then the rest will come if you are good at what you do,” stated Manifest. “I am who I am because of ‘Who's I am’, not because of awards - ya know. I just do my very best and don’t settle for anything less than greatness, at least to me.”

For more information visit http://www.dunamussoundz.com/.

Author Completes Inspirational Trilogy in One Year With All Three Books Making The Bestseller List

In less than a year, Bahamas wife and mother Margaret C. Mullings has completed all three volumes in her Seeds of Hope trilogy with each book making it’s mark on international bestselling lists.

From home-maker to household name, Margaret C. Mullings has become a literary ambassador for The Bahamas with copies of her books hitting six continents in less than one year.

Freeport, The Bahamas…For the past year in a modest home in Freeport, Grand Bahama amid the darkness was one source of light. While many may assume it was the light from the family’s outdated desktop computer, truth be told, the light was actually coming from within the person clicking and clacking away at the keys translating what can only be described as timely topical messages from God for a society desperately seeking hope.
What started off as just transcribing thoughts in the wee hours of the morning turned into three inspirational manuscripts for housewife Margaret C. Mullings, the author of the bestselling Seeds of Hope series. The books which are just starting to gain popularity in Mullings’ native Bahamas have already started a cyber frenzy with internet giants Amazon, Books-A-Million and Books-A-Million, plus her name is generating lots of hits on search engines like Yahoo, Google and more.
“Who would have thought that what started off as thoughts on a notepad on my nightstand would end up in a book being sold in Japan, India, South Africa, Russia, the UK and North America?” says Mullings who is still awestruck with her hard-earned success and testament to years of her own experiences and Christian faith. “It just started off as taking notes in church and being inspired to speak a word of encouragement - planting a seed of hope – to weary saints. I know that it was divine intervention and I don’t take credit for the books because when God calls you into something you have to jump. The time is too short and we have to stop playing with our souls. So many things are happening in this world – kids are being shot at school, people are killing themselves and their families over the falling economy, church leaders are leading their flock astray and people are losing hope. I think these books have a way of speaking to people at the very core of their soul to remind them that yes, we all have a winter season in our life but after winter must come spring and the darkest hour is before dawn.”
Mullings added that while there are many bad things that are happening in the world, they are reminders of how good we normally have things.
“People who were ungrateful don’t realize how blessed they were until they lose something,” she said. “Unfortunately, it takes a disaster before we recognize or acknowledge how good God is. We say, take the Bible out of this forum or let’s not pray in public or even remove God’s name from the pledge or off the currency but faith is a very powerful thing and sometimes when there is nothing else in the physical, supernatural faith and hope will give you the power to press on in the worst of circumstances.”
Mullings, a soft spoken writer who is often perceived as shy by those who know credits her husband Paul and her children to pushing her to step out on faith to get her writings published. The result has been phenomenal with the writer recently completing a tour in The Bahamas and considering opportunities to tour North America in a few months. Prior to the upcoming tour however, Mullings will be working to put some of her poems to music with a songs of hope album to accompany her books and she’s planning to put her play Woman Wilt Thou Be Made Whole? into a movie. The play will air on Bahamian television in early 2009.
And just what does she think about Seeds of Hope being planted all around the world. Mullings answers by holding up five fingers and counts off each word: “To God be the glory.”

Bahama’s Obama Girl Named Featured Performer At KWIB Conference

Photo Caption: Left, Bahamian internet sensation Adrianna Munnings who shot to cyber fame following her Let Freedom Reign tribute song to Barack Obama poses with Kingdom Woman In Business Founder Melisa Hall. Munnings, the featured performer at this year’s KWIB conference will be debuting one of her new songs at the event. (Photo by Arthia Nixon)

Nassau, The Bahamas….Choir director and award-winning singer Adrianna Munnings has just been named the featured soloist for the 2nd Annual Kingdom Women in Business Conference Super Saturday Session which will close out the three day event on February 28th. The Andros native who recently became an internet sensation with her tribute song to President Barack Obama will be performing one of the songs from her soon to be released debut album.
“Adrianna is someone who has lived our KWIB conference theme Transition from Trial to Triumph in the past year,” says KWIB founder Melisa Hall. “Like so many others, she’s lost more than one job, then she was unable to afford to be represented by an international agency. Yet, she kept her eyes on the prize and a song in her heart and because of her song Let Freedom Reign that was inspired by Barack Obama’s Presidential win, she has become one of the few Bahamian women who are now gaining an international following because of her music. We could have chosen anyone from abroad to perform but at KWIB, we invest into the lives of Bahamian women and felt that we should work with a performer on the verge of going global.”Kingdom Women in Business, one of the region’s fastest growing women’s groups will be hosting annual conference at the British Colonial Hotel from February 26 through 28. Speakers for this year’s event include Mount Tabor’s Patrice Ellis, Sherika Brown of the Iron Network and remarks will be brought by Minister of State for Social Services the Hon. Loretta Butler Turner. For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page or www.kingdomwomeninbusiness.org

Businesswomen’s Group Host Expo On Saturday

Photo Caption: (Left to right) Kingdom Women in Business Founder and attorney Melisa Hall with core leaders Deegenera Jones-Dixon, Charlene Paul and Arthia Nixon recently unveiled plans for a KWIB Expo this Saturday at the Mall at Marathon. The Expo is a prelude to the group’s annual conference set for February 26 through 28 at the British Colonial Hilton Hotel.


Nassau, The Bahamas… In keeping with their mandate to provide networking opportunities to provide women with ways to increase, enhance or even start their own companies, Kingdom Women in Business (KWIB) will be holding an expo this Saturday February 7th at the Mall at Marathon.
The free exhibition will give women the opportunity to meet some of KWIB’s successful members and see some of their products up close. KWIB members who provide business services will offer valuable free advice in their areas of expertise including law, management, finances, image, public relations and more.
“The expo is a prelude to our annual conference and gives women the chance to see how ordinary women can transition themselves into being extraordinary women,” said KWIB founder Melisa Hall. “In fact, this is our first business expo for the year and we are thrilled to see what has been developed by our members. We will be taking the time to answer any questions from the general public as well as give persons the chance to sign up for our conference. So many times, we want to reach out to women but because people are a bit busy during the week we decided to meet them in a high traffic area and set up in a place where they won’t have to stray far away from their normal routine. All in all, it’s another part of our community outreach and we are simply blessed to push women to walk in their purpose.”
For more information, visit www.kingdomwomeninbusiness.org, the group’s Facebook page or call 328-6050.

Kingdom Women In Business Planning Second Annual Conference

Nassau, The Bahamas….Women from the Bahamas, North America and several island nations in the region will convene at the historic British Colonial Hilton hotel next month for the 2nd Annual Kingdom Women in Business Conference (KWIB).

Last year, the conference started off with just over 12 women including founder Melisa Hall, patron Dr. Ada Thompson and noted women like former Senator Tanya McCartney. The ladies organized a major event which saw scores of Bahamian women from various walks of life and they officially launched the organization.

“God has truly brought us from a mighty long way,” said Mrs. Hall. “What started off as a simple idea for Bahamian businesswomen to come together has turned into a highly anticipated international event that has garnered us a few sponsors that we never thought would join. More importantly, Bahamian women come and network and launch, in some cases relaunch their lives.”

Mrs. Hall speaks proudly of some of the success stories that resulted since women joined KWIB. “We’ve had someone start a magazine, another lady wrote and published the first of several books, someone else started a television show, another lady fulfilled a life long dream to own her own company and a shy woman has turned into a much sought after motivational speaker,” she said. “This is just part of the reason why it is essential for us women to come together, share our talents and expertise and help each other out. Can you imagine the results we’ll have if we all shared instead of keeping our success a secret? Because we’d be helping each other, we’d be benefitting great rewards.”

Since launching the organization’s website www.kingdomwomeninbusiness.org and Facebook page Mrs. Hall said there has been a lot of questions from North America and the Caribbean. “With technology, our world has no borders and as a result women have been wanting to come to the event as well as sign up to become members,” said Mrs. Hall. “Our KWIB members are now thrust into the spotlight as Bahamian ambassadors when these ladies arrive and they have opportunities to then continue friendships. Last year, one member who was just launching her Public Relations firm was able to use a member she met through KWIB to get connected to a national American magazine and to several others throughout the Caribbean. So when you have such opportunities, take advantage of them.”

Early registration for the second annual conference is already in progress. For more information call 242-328-6050.

Bahamian Singer’s Song For Obama Gains Popularity As Inauguration Nears

Nassau, The Bahamas… If Bahama for Obama fever was an actual disease, Adrianna Munnings might just be the first Bahamian to be listed in critical condition. The budding songstress who is working on her debut album has released her second single and first potential international hit Let Freedom Reign.
The song, which is dedicated to President-elect Barack Obama, has been holding strong on several major radio stations and is gaining popularity on the web as his Presidential Inauguration nears.
“I’m so blessed to be a part of this cyber-generation,” says Munnings. “In the old days, I would never be able to get this song out so quickly but thanks to the power of the internet and people’s interest in anything Obama, I have been receiving quite a few comments. As for my video, it’s the first time I’ve ever done one so I hope to extend that realm as I continue to pursue my musical endeavors.”
Munnings added that she just did the song as her show of support for the first African-American President of the United States of America during the election in fall 2008.
“Originally, it was something that I just sang in the bathroom, but when you have people eavesdropping and encouraging you, you can’t sit on your talent,” she noted. “It’s very simple and sort of like a soundtrack to what we are living today by watching the historic moves none of us thought would be possible in our lifetimes. I don’t think of the song as spectacular but it’s just my small tribute to perhaps one of the greatest men in modern history.”
Adrianna Munnings’ video can be seen at www.youtube.com under the name Adrianna Munnings – Let Freedom Reign by extremeyouthtv.

Bestselling Grand Bahamian Author To Unveil Sophomore Book On Inter-Island Tour

Nassau, The Bahamas…What do you do when your debut book has made the bestseller list in several countries and earned you an international Christian author nomination in just one year? You can either milk it for all it’s worth or do what Margaret C. Mullings is doing by giving her hungry readers a second helping of her book Seeds of Hope.
“All I can say is to God be the glory, because He truly is doing a great thing,” beams the author. “It’s been a whirlwind experience in the literary world and I am just blessed that I was chosen to pen these words on encouragement, inspiration and of course, hope. When you consider the timing with so many rifts in the family structure and of course the economic crisis, you know that God planned for this to happen when it did.”
In less than a year, the soft spoken mom and pastor’s wife has take the cyber world by storm with over 600,000 web hits and a heavy presence on several major websites including Amazon.com’s German, United Kingdom, American, Canadian and Japanese affiliates.
Having already held a book signing in Grand Bahama, she’ll be making a quick stop in Eleuthera before heading to New Providence to unveil Seeds of Hope Volume II. The signings will be held this Saturday at the Christian Bookstore in the Mall at Marathon from 10a.m to 2p.m and the second will be held at Logos Bookstore, Harbour Bay from 3p.m to 6p.m.
“This is truly an incredible journey for me,” Mullings added. “I am prepared. Preparation is truly one of the key ingredients. We always say many are called but few are chosen but I think it’s the response you give when you are called that makes the difference.”
For more information on the book signings, please contact the respective stores or call 242-225-1550.