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Born Omilabu Michael, an indigene of Oke-Imesi in Ekiti State, Nigeria. A
versatile song writer and preacher of the good news. Michael also known as Mike-Light, studied Theatre Arts and Music at the prestigious
Lagos State University. Like everyone, Michael was born full bodied but on May
16, 2015 his left hand was amputated…hmmm, that was not the end of his story,
it’s indeed a new beginning to greater heights for him. Michael’s story will
inspire you to keep your passions burning in every situation you find yourself.
BackYardstudio, in
view of our #GetInspired series met with him and he shared his story with us.
Excerpts:
WHY MUSIC?
O.M: I write and make gospel songs in
reference to Philippians 4 verse 8. Music comes to me naturally. I get
fulfillment when making music. I have impacted lots of people through music. I
am known for my songs. And it obvious that this is what God want me to do
because He has always shown His presence with Signs and Wonders. This is my
calling. My grandfather plays and sells Drums back then in Ghana and in Oke
Imesi in Ekiti State. Also, my dad was a member of the Choir during his early
days at Christ Apostolic Church Olorunsogo, Lagos. Music runs in our blood, we
all love music. God chose music for me, I didn’t choose it. And I enjoy worship
songs.
WHAT INSTRUMENTS DO
YOU PLAY?
O.M: The instruments I play includes Drums,
Keyboard, Bass Guitar and then I use to play Trumpet but I had stop.
TELL US YOUR STORY
O.M: An unusual thing happened, medically unnamed,
it is tissue growth on my left elbow. I had first surgery in 1999. Then a
second surgery in 2013 I also had two Biopsies in 2014. Then finally, the
surgical operation was on May16th 2015. My left hand was cut off. This is like
a calendar of my trying time but to God’s glory I am physically and emotionally
fit today more than ever. On the very day that I accept the amputation request,
I told my mum and siblings "Go tell the devil when you see him that I’ll
be back and better” and I meant it.
It’s only a torn in the flesh. I
appreciate my mum and siblings that stood by me through those moments. God’s
grace is always sufficient, if you meet me you'll see it. I am an amputee not
disable, am willing to tell the world that disability is a state of the mind. A
disable person is someone who came into the world and left just like that
without any meaningful impact on others. It has nothing to do with physical
fitness.
In fact, I still play the drums with one
hand and my vocal strength is graced up by God…Halleluyah! To the glory of God,
Jehovah is always involve. So, no excuse for failure like my Pastor will always
say.
SOURCE OF INSPIRATION:
O.M: For me, the Holy Spirit, Word of God,
good music and personally my life are my source of inspiration.
IF NOT MUSIC?
O.M: I love to preach the words of God, so if
am not doing music I will be a Preacher, a Teacher, Broadcaster, or a Publisher
and also grooming young people on how to discover themselves and their destiny.
MUSIC CREDITS
O.M: I have not done any musical collaborations,
and no Album, I have a Single for now, everything is one step at a time, we
shall get there some day. Here is a link to my single titled ‘Grateful’
which was released on the 12th of June
MUSIC ICONS
O.M: For me, Don Moen, Ron Kenoly, Tom
Brooks, Donnie McCluckin, Mary Mary, King Sunny Ade, Ebenezer Obey, Onyeka
Nwenu and Shola Alinson are music icons I look up to, because they are all
successful musicians in their chosen genre.
YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA
CONTACTS
O.M:
Everyone can reach me for ministration through my Facebook link at https://www.facebook.com/omilabu.micheal and on my mobile phone with 08038637621 and my email
address is mikelighttheworld@yahoo.com
Thank You for sharing
your story with us
O.M: You are welcome, Thank you.
*Do you
wish to share your story and inspire someone today? Kindly get in touch with BackYardstudio on
07062845794 or email backyardstories2013@gmail.com
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