2017 Count it all Joy!

2017 has been a monumental year indeed! I got married, transferred my job, got a new job with benefits, travelled and worked more as an Actor, did voice-over work for the Lord, wrote drama skits for the church, and paid my car note off! I still have student loans, bills, and debt just like everybody else but I'm grateful for everything 2017 has been! There has been ups and downs, life and death, losses and gains but I have learned to count it all joy!
"My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing." (James 1:2-4)

Amidst all the highlights of 2017 there are little unforgettable moments that stand out too. Being on different production sets has opened my eyes to how God works in the lives of others. It was encouraging to hear people's testimonies of how their lives turned around by God's grace through the Blood of Jesus! One middle-aged man was healed from a terminal illness and doors began to open for his Acting career after he prayed. Another young man commended me for inspiring him years ago when I spoke about following your dreams. He kept my comp card and shook my hand when we met again years later on set. We talked extensively and I was amazed how God turned his life around from drug addiction to college graduation. Jesus saves and that's not a cliche, it's for real. In all my down moments He knows how to lift up my head and encourage my soul. Nothing we do for Him is a waste. I'm just glad to know that lives are being touched and inspired and it is a profound blessing and privilege to be used by Him!

I am most grateful for my lovely wife Alisha who continues to be such a wonderful help meet. Married life is so surreal, I am truly blessed! Here are some photos of all the happenings throughout this Amazing year!

On the Set of TURN!

Netflix release of Heritage Falls!

CROSSED NON-PROFIT EVENT!

MY BROTHER IKE ON MARRIED AT FIRST SIGHT SECOND CHANCES TV SHOW!

ON THE SET OF VALOR!

TO INFINITY AND BEYOND!

There's not enough space to convey all the joy I have in my heart for all that took place in 2017! Some of the events are private and confidential and won't be released until 2018! I am happy to say that my Mother got remarried in Nigeria and a number of our church friends in America got married too! This has truly been a Year to remember and the joy will overflow into the New Year! Happy New Year Everybody! 2018 will be Holy Spirit Filled!

Faith and Patience

We do not want you to become lazy, but to imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised. (Hebrews 6:12)

For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay. (Habakkuk 2:3)


Life can be tiring. Sometimes it feels like there's no progress. In moments like this all you need is faith and patience. In due time all things will come to pass.

This is Prophetic. Just watch and be prepared. (I'm the guy in the hat at the 2:47 mark)

Another revelation but of how the first Christian television network came to be! (I'm at the 10 minute mark reading the bible standing wearing a hat behind young Pat)

What does all this mean? Well the time is coming for a great revival and revelation! God is still doing wonders in my life and yours! I pray that you are touched. 

This month I am featured in an online magazine! Check out the ad and click this link!

Using my talents for Christ is the Greatest Blessing of my life! Listen and Be Blessed!

ON TURN

"For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west, nor from the south. But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another."
Psalm 75:6-7

 "A man's gift maketh room for him, and bringeth him before great men."
Proverbs 18:16

To God be all the glory and honor forever! He has lifted me up and turned my life around! Thank You Jesus! Check out this post from The Great Lakes Christian Film Festival: our festival is loaded with films featuring awesome actors. Toochukwu T.C. Anyachonkeya is featured in 2 - Heritage Falls Movie and Found. www.GLCFF.com

                  

                                                                                                                            

Heritage Falls is on Netflix! 

I am so Grateful! It is not easy getting recognized as an Actor, let alone getting work, but it is a Blessing from God to use my talents for His Glory! Saturday August 5th will be my debut on the AMC TV series TURN in their final season! Check it out: http://www.amc.com/shows/turn/video-extras/season-04/episode-09/next-on-turn-washingtons-spies-season-4-episode-9

Also a colleague of mine put together his thesis film project with me in it and won The Art Institute Best Portfolio Award! Check it out:

DISSONANCE from STRAKER on Vimeo.

Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand.

(The seven lamps[a] represent the eyes of the Lord that search all around the world.)

Zechariah 4:10

Behold

A long time ago I wrote "my soul is sound, my voice is art" in a poem and now I'm living it! Behold:


Revelation "Behold" from Fireband Media on Vimeo.

It is a blessing to use my voice for God and speak from the heart of what I believe! Check out some recent Acting work I did for ISN:





Soulful Words is my first Spoken Word release available everywhere music is sold! Thanks for all of your support!

Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, Google Play, Amazon, Pandora, Deezer, Tidal, YouTube, Microsoft Groove, SoundCloud, ClaroMusica, MediaNet


There are many things on the horizon! God is good, keep shining! 

Shots Fired, Soulful Words

Tonight a controversial series premiers titled Shots Fired! I was blessed to play a role in it so check it out!

Also released this month is my Spoken Word Album: Soulful Words 

Available everywhere you can listen to Music!

Spotify, iTunes, Apple Music, Google Play, Amazon, Pandora, Deezer, Tidal, YouTube, Microsoft Groove, SoundCloud, ClaroMusica, MediaNet

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined." 

-Henry David Thoreau

History in the making! Gratefully thanking!

Thank you all so much for your love and support of our spectacular wedding! Special thanks to our relatives, siblings, church families, and guests who flew to be there! God bless each and everyone of you for sharing your time with us and taking part in our joyful nuptial! All the gifts are appreciated and you are all welcome to keep them coming (by clicking on the donate button)! :-) We are truly blessed to have such wonderful friends and family! Check out some of the phenomenal pictures!

"But at the beginning of creation God made them male and female. For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh. So they are no longer two, but one flesh." Mark 10:6-8

"Marriage is honourable in all, and the bed undefiled: but whoremongers and adulterers God will judge." Hebrews 13:4

"What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder." Mark 10:9

Here's an overview (literally) of the grand occasion!

God has blessed us indeed! It has been a month of marital bliss over all! I am thankful everyday forevermore! 

Since it's Black History Month here's a special film I played a poignant part in called Colour Me Black:

Also as an African American namely Nigerian I have been added to the INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF AFRICAN AUTHORS AND SCHOLARS! For my poetry book Deeper Than Rhymes; Art, Love, and Poetry!

There's more in store for 2017 and I'm excited to have my wife with me for the ride!

God is Love and that's why Love wins! Keep Loving and Stay Blessed!