Gospel Music Minister and Song Writer Paul Kennie Harding has received the “Glory of the Latter Gospel Music Award” alongside other Gospel Music Ministers. The multi-award winning minister received the “Best Worship Song of the Year 2023” for his song, “Greatest”. The award was organized by the Born to Praise Music Ministry, USA.
Minister Harding collected the award on Saturday, March 11, at the Monrovia Christian Fellowship in Sinkor. Presenting the award on behalf of the organizers, the Religious Advisor to President George Manneh Weah, Rev. M. Emmanuel Nimely expressed his admiration for Min. Harding. “It is not surprising to see such a great, young, gifted and talented Ambassador of the Kingdom of God flying the nation`s flag globally. It`s an honor to hand him this award for the hard work, commitment and dedication that he has demonstrated over the years”, stressed Rev. Nimely. The Religious Advisor prayed that Min. Harding continues to go global in the name of Jesus and that God adds more grace, knowledge and life to him. Rev. Nimely also prayed for consecration of Min. Paul`s voice and declared that he will become a strong voice in propagating the Gospel of Christ through music.
Other recipients of the Glory of the Latter Gospel Awards are Pastor Joseph T. Nimely – Outstanding Male Artist of the Year, Min. Princess N. Yancy – Outstanding Female Artist of the Year, Min. Jesse Pratt – Most Featured Artist of the Year, Monrovia Community Mass Choir – Best Choir of the Year and Kennedy Harris – Best Producer of the Year among others.
The organizers of this event also presented Legendary awards to the following Gospel Artists: Amb. McDonald Parcular, Amb. Queen Esther Sayorwillih, Amb. Cecelia Andrew Gbah, Evangelist Cyrus Townsend, Pst. Titus Kollie, Amb. Miracle Kettor, Pst. Arblakolo Toe, Amb. Sayon Mason, Min. Abigail O. Vinton and Min. Eveine Natt Kamara.
Minister Harding, and two other recipients, will represent Liberia at the Peace & Reconciliation Global Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa from May 10 – 12, 2023. The Summit is organized by the Alliance For Global Change, a conglomeration of scholars and church leaders who have come together with a common purpose of fostering peace and reconciliation around the globe. The Religious Advisor to the President of the Republic of Liberia, committed himself to sponsoring the attendance of the Liberian delegation.
Following the award ceremony, Minster Harding ministered at the Izzy Ministries Gospel event on Sunday, March 12, 2023 on the Barnersville Estate Football Field. The event was held under the theme: “Returning to the Heart of Worship”.
Min. Harding is one of Liberia’s best performing and recording Gospel Artists. He has recorded three Albums, including “Your Glory, Pulling Me Through and Strong God.” He has won several awards including, MTN MLMA Gospel Artist of the Year, Tunes Liberia’s Gospel Artist of the Year, and Shabach Gospel’s Outstanding Male Vocalist of the Year all of 2019, among other awards. He`s also the Winner of the maiden edition of the Sing Unto God Competition.
Min. Harding has organized several concerts in Liberia and hosted his Nigerian counterparts including Paul Chisom alongside the Lagos Gospel Community Mass Choir and Mercy Chinwo. He has also ministered at several concerts in Nigeria.
