Female organists shine at ‘Ladies on the Organ’ concert
Female organists under the Association of Nigerian Female Organists (ANFO) have showcased their skill and broken long held gender stereotypes at a special concert tagged “Ladies on the Organ: Her Hymn, Her Organ” in Lagos.Held at Grace Hall, MFM International Headquarters, Yaba, the event saw women from different churches and regions deliver confident, expressive performances that showed the pipe organ demands talent, discipline and passion, not gender. One after another, the organists took the stage, expertly coordinating hands and feet on the keys and pedals while thrilling the audience and demonstrating deep spiritual expression.They came from denominations including MFM, Methodist, Baptist and Deeper Life, reflecting ANFO’s openness beyond church lines. MFM General Overseer and association patron, Dr Daniel Olukoya, said the organ had long been dominated by older men, which inspired the creation of ANFO in 2024 to encourage women […]