GET GOSPEL MUSIC AT THE MOBO'S 2012!

 The Petition

http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/gospelmusicmobos/signatures 

So in 2011 I had the idea to start this petition independantly, so far we have collected 200+ names from both online and hand written signatures, we stil;l have a long way to go to the 10,000 mark, please help us!!!

Thanks for clicking the link and being interested enough to find out why someone would believe in something enough to actually do something about it.
So for the 1st time ever I decided to watch the first half of the MOBO'S to watch my brother Triple O, pick up his well deserved Mobo in the Gospel category, well done to him and all the other nominees. But what struck me after watching several distasteful, average performances was the fact that its celebrating Music of Black origin without having the basic foundation for Black music present "GOSPEL MUSIC" Its actually unbelievable and so I've decided that before the next MOBO'S slaps us in the face and people complain once again to try and do something about it.
Gospel music is rich powerful and without it today's music is just a blank canvas. If you wanna be or see the change please join me in signing this petition this will be forwarded to the MOBOS Founder Kanya King alongside an official letter, and hopefully one of our amazing Gospel artists will be able to bring a true representation of Music of Black Origin whilst also presenting the Gospel relevantly!

Here's the link to sign now!
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/gospelmusicmobos/signatures

Help us by sharing with your friends and family.

Ni-Cola
Founder/Director
Ni-Cola Ministries
www.ni-cola.com

Vacancy "freelance videographer"-Ni-Cola Ministries News/Updates

We are looking to work with a freelance student videographer who is looking for invaluable experience on several interesting and varied projects, inluding music videos/theatre and other interesting projects. The ideal person will:

• Have experience/training in directing, filming and producing professional videos
• Have access to video equipment - for recording and editing video
• Have access to transport
• Have good communication skills
• Be well presented

If you are interested in working with us, please email details of yourself and examples of your work to admin@ni-cola.com Closing date for the post is 5pm June 10th 2012.

Our website is www.ni-cola.com

T:07769-559-557
Nicola Witter
Director
Ni-Cola Ministries

"We're just friends" Yeah right!!!

I'd rather be average than Sexy!

So I'm sat on the train on my way to Luton for 2days of songwriting and recording. I totally love my job and rarely see it as work apart from some of the crazy early mornings I have. On the way to the station I've probably scanned 10's of posters, billboards, ads, marketing the 2011 almost 12 woman, in what seems to attract men and women to buy into the fact that she is oh so perfect and desirable. Whether it's to be her (for the woman)or to have her for the man. Recently I was thinking about all the programmes that are on our screens and the silly ads trying to market their latest perfume or their newest hair colour. One thing that is thrown in our faces is a half naked women seducing her man or well paid actor all for some hair dye or scent. I mean i think its totally ridiculous but the fact Is this world and all it's connotations is selling billions of products because of Sex! Which brings me to my point of this blog. As a woman i want to be valued and loved for who I am not my gender, my curves, or my bum. ( butt for you Americans). I hate when some brother thinks he has lyrics and says your so sexy. Sexy suggests I've revealed something of myself that was supposed to be hidden for my husband. Sexy suggests I need you to notice me by the way I dress. I know the ads fuel men's desires and that you guys are trained to look at us ladies but, please if you can try and avoid that word. We are not for sale, we want to be adored and loved not seen as sexual objects. Don't follow the pattern of the world cos it's not what very woman wants to hear. Let us be valued for the person we are not the physique we display. And to my younger girls looking sexy is not the way forward whether the media says so or your friends say so, sexy comes from the word sex so if you want to be displaying an image that causes men to see you in that way than look in your wardrobe and see just what needs to go. To my brothers try calling her gentle, beautiful, gorgeous, kind.

Peace and love.xx

5 months before I hit 30!!

5 months before I hit 30!!

Ok so i'm five months away from turning 30. Yikes...... I cant actually belive i've been living on planet earth (most of the time) for this long. Most people feel down and depressed about growing older but im learning to live life and take it by the horns!! At the start of the  year I created an interesting list of things I want to do before the big  turn of the decade starts. So here it is.

1. Bake something

2.Travel to the US for my birthday (at least 2 weeks)

3. Goto the cinema by myself (never done that before)

4. have a health spa day

5. Visit the theatre

6. Visit a new town/city in the uk

7. Finish and release my 2nd album

So there you have it just a few things I wanted to personally achieve. I think in life you must count the experiences along the way not just the destination. I am thankful to God for the trials and the joys these 29 have brought me and im ready to see what the next 30 will hold. Watch this space and keep living.xx

The countdown begins!!

Hey guys,

How r ya. I hope your well, and that you've enjoyed the great bouts of sunshine we've been having. Well I promised you a new blog, so here it is! I can hardly believe were already in August, what a super fast year we've been having. So many things have been happening in the Ni-Cola Ministries camp!! In the run up to our European tour and Album release we want to keep you in the know as much as possible!

So 1st things first, have you checked out our new EPK. Here's where if you think I'm a serious person you'll find I'm just a tad bit crazy too:-) Enjoy and please share/like/comment on the link with your family and friends, its good stuff!

Ok so big things are going down! This week we were out in a few town centres myself and the "Better Days" tour promo team, performing songs and telling people about the tour, It was absolutely brilliant and we had such a great response from the people. We visited Manchester (market street) and Blackpool. This week we'll be in stockport and Leeds! Come check us out.

Ok so some of you guys have been asking about the album?
 I've been silenced by my team but I think you deserve a bit of a heads up so here we go.

Who have you collaborated with?

The album is a collection of several musical genres some expected and some well, not!
We have some great artists who I love and respect on the album.

Frank Ademoye of (Nu Soul)
Gyamma
Guvna B
Tunday

I know what you're thinking they're all guys, I know ladies I'm sorry it just kinda happened that way.

So when will you be releasing the track listings?

Soon guys next week I promise!

Were also launching a brand new website, I am so excited after previewing it yesterday, it is top class and very interactive. Well b letting you know the launch date for this soon! Also in line with the web launch we'll be giving a way a free single, a house remix of "War Cry", taken of "My passion His heart" album! Look out for that.

Anything else?

Oh yes we have a new minibus that we'll be taking on the tour with us! If you see us on the road send us a message, you cant miss it he he!!

Till next week, Gods Blessings, love Ni-Cola.x

Just under 8 Weeks to go

Hey guys, its been an eventful week so far. I'm sat here writing this blog and what I'd really like is some Jamaican lamb chops with rice ad peas, drenched in gravy...Somebody say mmmmm. Oh well until 5.30 its just a dream. So what has been happening guys, how are ya? I hope life is going well with each and everyone one of you, and know that we are regularly praying for you. OK so whats the 411 on the Tour/Album you ask?

Getting the hair right!

The Make-Up

Last week we went to Leeds for our photo/video shoot. We had such a great time, wearing crazy outfits and loads and loads a make-up n lashes. Yes I SAID IT! Miss Au naturelle put on the fake lashes, but we may just have to photo shop them out...He he. This time round we went for a very different image that may surprise/shock some of you but still its all Ni-Cola!

On a different note today I have been writing new content for our brand new website...Yes were launching a brand new spanking site in August. We're so excited and today we had a sneak preview, I must say its looking great!
This week is our last studio session finishing of some of the tracks for the album, it is sounding really great guys you are so gonna love it.

Plans are also going well for the BDT, Yesterday London got booked onto the tour. If you or someone you know is interested in hosting a leg there are a few spaces left, pls don't leave it until the last minute to be disappointed!

So things to look out for: Our new EPK Coming this month
Auditions:for singers/dancers http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=245353598812365 for our forthcoming events and tour. This Saturday!!!
Promo month-This month were promoting the tour at several events in the UK-Hope to c u there.
Album release info/collaborations/features/Album title/Track listing/Pre-order-Coming soon

Love ya long time your girl Ni-Cola. x