JOMO MARTIN MINISTRIES (JMN)

Joyful, uplifting, inspiring, affirmative, exuberant and universal in it’s appeal and intention – that is the music of Minister JOMO. Released in August 2008, the message and ministry of this uprising gospel sensation of the New York area is abundant with love, faith, rhythm, and wisdom. It’s delivered with a persuasiveness springing forth from the heart. This recording is an original expression of his artistic arsenal and God’s anointing on his life.
Written and produced by Jomo, the CD features guest appearances by Billy Thompson, a New York based Jamaican Christian Dancehall/Ragga artist, Gospel Recording Artist Carol Amba Hawthorne, TAWM Worship leader Rhonda Dunn Morrison and a vibrant spoken word artist Ms. Uwana. This debut solo project “Can Do All Things Though Christ” is themed from Phillippians 4:13, a popular bible verse and it’s emphasis is to admonish every born again to exercise the authority and dominion granted to us by God through his son Jesus and through the empowerment of his precious Holy Spirit. A music rich in diversity due to Jomo’s exposure to various cultures. Jomo was born in Malawi, Southern Africa and he is currently based in New York and has travelled in the United States and various countries in Africa and Asia Pacific.
Ask Jomo what he loves about his music and ministry? The answer is as warm, embracing, and reflective as his music. 'The music brings joy. I truly believe that my songs bring the answers and the solutions, as opposed to just talking about the problems. My music at its core is joyful.' I want to lift up Jesus and as he is lifted up, he draws men nigh unto himself.
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Jomo’s music journey starts at the age of 9 when he gave his life to the Lord Jesus Christ. Born and raised up in Malawi, the warm heart of Africa. Grew up in an Assemblies of God Church and found himself falling in love with Christian music because that's what his parents strictly made him listen to. Of course in his lone time; he could listen to different styles so as to broaden his artistic appeal. After a couple of years of training, Jomo started playing piano, acoustic guitar and drums. God started unlocking the potential in him and in no time at all he later ventured into poetry, songwriting and music production.
In 2001, he finished his college studies in Electrical/Electronics Engineering but became so much immersed in music/ministry that people thought that the latter was his major. God divinely connected him to some influential people and he ended up forming an urban music ministry called "Springs". Associated to "Springs" was a vibrant dance ministry called "Judah Dancers", which he co-founded. Springs rose to be one of the prominent gospel groups in his country. Jomo and the Springs have 2 CD’s to their credit and a music video compilation DVD.
God begun widening his vision such that he began marrying his artistic giftings with the technical skills acquired. That's how he ended up in the multimedia ministry and industry. Jomo's life is multi-faceted. He has directed praise and worship teams, worked as a computer tutor, sound engineer, production assistant for a commercial radio station and a Technical Consultant in mobile GSM telecom systems.
Currently, Jomo is an ordained Minister of the Gospel, General Coordinator for the Abiding Word Ministries Int'l, NY, a trained music artist and producer, praise and worship leader, Graphic Designer, Video Editor and Web Designer. His Motto in life is "Never ever limit yourself". You can't rise above what you think of yourself. With faith in God, hard work and commitment/consistency, one can accomplish amazing things. No matter the challenge, never quit cause quitters never win!