Meet LASPOTECH Students "Gyration For Christ" Group

Worshipping God has taken another dimension, with the activities of a group called “Gyration For Christ”. Members of the group sing worship and praise songs in a tone reminiscent of Kegites’ Club members. The group’s leader, Gbenga Muritala, HND II Estate Management, Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), Ikorodu, speaks with TOLULOPE OGUNLEYE (HND II Computer Science).

How did you come about the idea of ‘Gyrating for Christ’?

The idea came to mind during my National Diploma programme. I used to drum during football matches. I would also sing various songs to cheer on my departmental team.

I did not know that some members of Kegites’ Club were watching me. I later got an invitation from them but I could not join because of my spiritual life. I was in a group known as Healing Voices in my church. Later, I gathered like-minded youths in the church to form Gyration for Christ. So we started from there.

 What informed the bringing of the group to campus?

I observed that whenever I passed by Kegites’ members while they were doing their gyration, I would see some Christian students dancing even though the songs were not gospel music. I noticed that they wanted to gyrate along with Kegites members but they could not because of their belief and fellowships. So I felt we could help their condition by bringing our own brand of gyration songs to the campus to allow Christians gyrate. We preach the Christ gospel through our music and always advise students not to take to violence and vices.

How many youths constitute the group?

Presently, we are 10 in number. Three of us are students of LASPOTECH, two members are from the University of Lagos (UNILAG), two are graduates, while the rest are still seeking admission.

What are the group’s challenges?

The major challenge we are facing remains getting support and recognition. We need people to support us financially so we can take this innovation to places. We have been the one financing ourselves since we started. We want people to know about this and it requires money.

What kind of events can people call you for?

We are entertainers that can perform at revival, vigil, fellowship programme and church services. We also go to wedding ceremonies or other Christian outdoor functions.

Do you see the group developing despite challenges?

Of course, we are moving forward. I believe a good sponsorship would come our way tomorrow. The group will be known nationwide and even beyond the shores of this country by God’s grace.

The Nation Nigeria