By Benjamin Njoku

AS July 18 date for the official launch of the Audio Bible in 18 Nigerian languages draws near, Nollywood stars, singers and other celebrities have thrown their weight behind the novel achievement, produced by pastor David Ogudu, General Overseer, G.O of Christos International Worship Centre, Abuja. The event is billed to hold at the Congress Hall of the Nicon Hilton, Abuja.

The stars that have endorsed the project are Nollywood veteran actors Ejike Asiegbu, Larry Koldsweat and Zach Orji. Gospel music stars Asu Ekiye, Panam Percy Paul Samsong and Solomon Lange have also openly identified with the project and would be performing live on stage on the launch day.

Dike Chukwumerije, son of late Senator Chukwumerije, would be on hand to dish out soul inspiring poems as well as renowned Prof. Herbert Wilson.

From July 18, Nigerians would have the opportunity to listen to bible verses from the book of Matthew to Revelation in Igbo, Hausa, Yoruba, Efik, Ibibio, Gbagi, Gwari, Fulani, Igala and Idoma languages. Other languages that are in the audio bible include Tiv, Bini, Ijaw, Urhobo, Itsekiri, Igbira, Ogoni and Okrika.

Veteran actor, Ejike Asiegbu, in a statement congratulated Prophet Ogudu. “This God’s servant is someone I have known for over a decade now and I know his penchant for doing things that will promote not only God’s work but enrich humanity.

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This audio bible in 18 Nigerian languages will be promoted by entertainers across the states in the federation as our own way of helping to propagate the gospel, and win souls for God and re-awaken the consciousness in people to serve God.”

Prophet Ogudu had a revelation last year to produce audio bibles. “The word of God is life. Some of these languages are dying gradually, and we want to use this audio bible to revive our languages, re-awaken our culture and languages as well as bring pride and dignity to the individual.”