MEET THE FOUNDER & CEO

Deaconess Mary

Deaconess Mary is the visionary and heartfelt soul behind Joyful Echoes, serving as both its Founder, Director, and Lead Vocalist. Born with a deep passion for gospel and inspirational music, she has spent decades using her voice to uplift and inspire audiences around the world. With a voice that carries powerful emotion and years of dedicated service to ministry, she has become a respected and cherished figure in gospel and inspirational music circles around the world.

 

🌟 About Deaconess Mary:

🎵 Musical Journey & Ministry:

Her musical ministry began in some of the most vibrant Christian congregations, where she developed her craft at Christ Embassy International, Winners Chapel (Living Faith Church), The Apostolic Church, and The Redeemed Christian Church of God

 

Throughout her career, she has served as a soloist, choir director, vocal coach, and mentor to countless singers, leading numerous choirs and worship teams with grace and spiritual depth.

 

🏆 Accomplishments & Impact:

Spearheaded multiple award-winning choirs and youth music ministries

Organized and led large-scale gospel concerts and outreach programs that brought communities together

Nurtured and trained hundreds of budding gospel musicians across Africa and the U.S.

Featured soloist at regional and national gospel events and conferences

 

🌍 Personal Journey & Values:

Now a proud resident of the United States, Deaconess Mary continues to touch lives with her music and her ministry. Her leadership is driven by compassion, authenticity, and a desire to uplift everyone who hears her voice or collaborates with her.

 

🎨 Interests & Hobbies:

When she’s not performing or directing, Deaconess Mary loves spending quality time with her family, listening to jazz and gospel classics, writing new songs, and mentoring the next generation of singers. She also enjoys exploring nature trails, experimenting with healthy recipes, and engaging in community service initiatives to give back to those in need.

 

💬 Favorite Music Quote:

“Where words fail, music speaks.” — Hans Christian Andersen

 

THE AMERICAN DREAM BAND

Meet Our Band Members

Deaconess Mary

Founder, Director & Lead Vocalist

Miracle Ighalo

Co-Founder, Music Coordinator, Bassist & Asst Lead Vocalist

Miraculous Ighalo

Co-Founder, Sound Director/Design & Lead Keyboardist

Elizabeth B. Ola

Welfare Director, Costume Designer & Vocalist

Jessica Cox

Co-Costume Designer Manager & Backup Vocalist

Adebowale Adewunmi 

Saxophonist & Production Supervisor

Daniel Ebuka Iwuanyawu

Vocalist, Location & Transportation Designer

Favor Simeon

Band Drummer