Networking and sharing ministry through song was the chief reason Bahamian gospel artist Orlando "Landlord" Miller along with American artist Mel Holder, and Pastor Jumu Grant a Trinbagonian/Canadian native, joined up with Kenyan Dangarii muziq and other artists for the recent Nations of Africa church concerts and media tour through Uganda and Kenya.

With his return to the western hemisphere, after a two-week stint in Uganda and Kenya, it is Miller's intention to introduce more African music to listeners of his show, Caribbean African American Gospel Music Video Countdown, which is about showcasing artists from around the world.

"I was already promoting some of their music already, but during the tour, I was able to meet more artists, and was able to connect more in depth with them. Now the aim is to help get their message and music to this side and to the Caribbean."

Orlando "Landlord" Miller interacts with the children in Africa.

Miller likens his recent tour to a "building a bridge" to be able to showcase Bahamian music in the east African cities as well.

"They want to be seen and heard in The Bahamas, the Caribbean and the Unites States, so this trip was about strengthening the partnership and aiming to see Bahamian artists become known there.

"Every independent artist's dream is to go global, but you have to go through so much to get out there internationally and some people don't get there. My aim is to network and build a syndicated TV network whereby a Bahamian artist gets on my platform and is known. My aim is to bring hope and cause an individual to make their hope and dream a reality."

During the first tour, dubbed Playhouse 2023 which also showcased a number of local artists, Miller also visited orphanages where they staged concerts exclusively for the resident children.

"It was awesome performing for the many young people because they speak English and love gospel and worship music - and they know our music and know it well."

The Bahamian artist said he came away with an appreciation for the gospel community in the cities after his first visit.

Miller was in Uganda and Kenya with the likes of Holder, the multi-talented Grammy, Stellar, and Dove Award-nominated artist, composer, arranger, saxophonist, author and pastor, who is determined to inspire and lift the spirits of people who experience his gifting.

Networking and sharing ministry through song was the chief reason Bahamian gospel artist Orlando "Landlord" Miller, along with American artist Mel Holder and Pastor Jumu Grant, a Trinbagonian/Canadian native, joined up with Kenyan Dangarii muziq and other artists for the recent Nations of Africa church concerts and media tour throughout Uganda and Kenya.

The multiple times recorded artists over a 25-year musical career, counts his unparalleled perseverance and dedication to his craft to his Christ-centered lifestyle.

Pastor Jumu Grant is a praise and worship leader from the twin island nation of Trinidad and Tobago who resides in Canada. His passion for music and worship started from a young age under the tutelage of his Grandfather Reverend Isaiah Cumming.

Dangarii muziq is a gospel dancehall minister.

Miller's Uganda/Kenyan concert and media tour came on the heels of the recent release of his book, "Lord You're My Strength. From Adversity to Triumph" in which he shared intimate and painful details about his early upbringing.

In the 97-page autobiography, Miller, who is also an award-winning artist, tells the story of a life where he was made to feel worthless and speaks to his youthful low self-esteem. And of having been told he was a "nobody," his family nothing and they would not amount to anything.

In a previous interview with The Nassau Guardian he said he started to believe every word that was said to him. And that it was after attending Bahamas Faith Ministries, that he learned about the kingdom and what the King has to say about him.

"Psalms 139:14 says I am fearfully and wonderfully made and that I am a king and he will give me the desires of my heart. And I chose to believe his words going forward, rather than the words of others, and that is when my life changed from a mess into a powerful message," said Miller.

It would be years before Miller came to accept the word of the Lord. He hoped his book would inspire others who had a similar upbringing.

Most of all, he said he wanted to others hope.

Miller, who was mentored by the late Dr. Myles Munroe and Pastor Dave Burrows, said he personally witnessed how books penned by both men impacted the lives of their readers. He hoped his book would have a similar impact on those struggling through life.

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