Lovy Elias
{{Short description|Congolese Kenyan pastor and musician}}
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Lovy Longomba Elias (born 25 November 1986), also known as Prophet Lovy Elias also known by his stage name Lovy Longomba, is a Kenyan Congolese (DRCongo)-American pastor, producer, songwriter, musician, and life coach.{{Cite news|url= https://thenationonlineng.net/cleric-condemns-looting-by-thugs-hoodlums/ |title=Cleric condemns looting by thugs, hoodlums|newspaper=The Nation Newspaper|date=15 October 2020 |access-date= 23 December 2020}}
Early life
Lovy Longomba Elias was born on November 25, 1986, in Nairobi, Kenya. He is of East African and Congolese ancestry.{{cite web |url=https://pmexpressng.com/how-lovy-longomba-morphed-from-secular-artist-to-gospel-minister/ |title=HOW LOVY LONGOMBA MORPHED FROM SECULAR ARTIST TO GOSPEL MINI|website=P.M.EMPRESS|date=December 2020 |access-date= 25 December 2020}} His father Lovy Longomba Sr. was a member of Orchestra Super Mazembe, a Congolese band, and his grandfather Vicky Longomba was a member of TPOK Jazz.{{Cite web|url= https://dailytrust.com/meet-prophet-lovy-elias-aka-lovy-longomba |title=Meet Prophet Lovy Elias Aka Lovy Longomba|website=Daily Trust|date=20 December 2020 |access-date= 23 December 2020}}{{Cite web|url= https://m.guardian.ng/news/prophet-lovy-to-distribute-covid-19-palliatives/ |title=Prophet Lovy to distribute COVID-19 palliatives|website=Guardian ng|date=14 November 2020 |access-date= 23 December 2020}}
Elias started his musical career after high school and co-founded a hip hop/soukous musical group called Longombas, with his brother Christian and cousin Masengo.The group entered the Kenyan music scene in 2002 with their song "Dondosa", which became a national hit. Follow-up singles were "Piga Makofi", "Shika More" and "Vuta Pumz". Their debut album Chukua was released in 2005 by Ogopa DJs.[3] In 2003, they left Ogopa DJs record label together with Deux Vultures and Mr. Googz & Vinnie Banton, and formed their own label, Bad Man Camp. Deux Vultures and the Longombas, however, later returned to Ogopa [4] The group has won several awards in Kenya.{{Cite web|url= https://leadership.ng/yelutide-clergy-donates-free-food-clothes-others-to-kids/?amp=1 |title=Yelutide: Clergy Donates Free Food, Clothes Others To Kids.|website=Leadership|access-date= 23 December 2020}}{{Cite web|url= https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2020/10/30/prophet-lovy-elias-pastor-life-coach-and-philanthropist/ |title=Prophet Lovy Elias; Pastor, Life Coach, and Philanthropist|website=PM News|access-date= 23 December 2020}}{{Cite web|url= https://www.independent.ng/prophet-lovy-begins-3-day-prophetic-school-classes/ |title=Prophet Lovy Begins 3-Day Prophetic School Classes|website=Independent|access-date= 23 December 2020}}{{Cite web|url= https://www.newtelegraphng.com/lovy-elias-longomba-chart-topping-musician-turned-pastor/ |title=Lovy Elias Longomba, Chart-Topping Musician Turned Pastor|website=New Telegraph|date=3 September 2020 |access-date= 23 December 2020}}
In 2007, Elias and his brother relocated to Los Angeles, CA, where the group was disbanded. He became a pastor and focused only on writing and producing for established artists. In 2014, Elias was recognized as one of the producers and songwriters for "Change Your Life" by Iggy Azalea, which was nominated for a Grammy Award.{{Cite web|url= https://tribuneonlineng.com/prophet-lovy-elias-a-critical-voice-to-the-nations/ |title=Prophet Lovy Elias, a critical voice to the nations|website=Nigerian Tribune|date=14 November 2020|access-date= 23 December 2020}}{{Cite web|url= https://nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/buzz/lovy-longomba-lands-first-grammy-nomination-1051434?view=htmlamp |title=Lovy Longomba lands first Grammy nomination|website=Nation|date=5 July 2020 |access-date= 24 December 2020}}{{Cite web|url= https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/11/12/transitioning-from-the-stage-lights-and-tours-to-the-pulpit/ |title=Transitioning from the stage lights, and tours to the pulpit|website=This Day|date=11 November 2020|access-date= 23 December 2020}}{{Cite web|url= https://www.sunnewsonline.com/prophet-lovy-kicks-off-10-days-of-total-restoration/ |title=Prophet Lovy Kicks Off 10 Days Of Total Restoration|website=The Sun|date=24 October 2020|access-date= 23 December 2020}}{{Cite web|url= https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/11/prophet-lovy-condemns-senseless-killing-of-civilians/ |title=Prophet Lovy condemns senseless killing of civilians|website=Vanguard|date=2 November 2020|access-date= 23 December 2020}}{{Cite web|url= https://www.the-star.co.ke/sasa/word-is/2019-05-31-lovy-longomba-now-a-prophet/ |title=Lovy Longomba now a prophet|website=The Star|access-date= 23 December 2020}}
Revelation Church of Jesus Christ
In 2013, Elias started a prayer group in Woodland Hills, CA. He held weekly teachings, bible studies, and fellowship in his living room. Later, Elias established Revelation Church of Jesus Christ.{{Cite web|url=https://www.simivalleyacorn.com/articles/one-step-at-a-time-revelations-emerge/|title = One step at a time, revelations emerge|date = 9 April 2021}}{{Cite web|url= https://www.revelationchurchla.org/|title=Revelation Church of Jesus Christ|website=Revelation Church of Jesus Christ}}
By 2016, Elias began renting out space in Van Nuys, CA, to accommodate their needs. On July 14, 2016, Elias started holding fellowships in Van Nuys, CA. In 2017, he founded Revelation Church of Jesus Christ and led sermons as head pastor. The congregation has grown to more than a thousand members with more online. Elias is also a life coach to celebrities and athletes.{{Cite web|url= https://www.tuko.co.ke/222592-kenyan-singer-turned-pastor-heals-a-white-woman-miraculously-america-video.html |title=Former Logombas musician is now a renown[sic] American pastor|website=Tuko|date=23 November 2016|access-date= 23 December 2020}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/profiles/2000209260/former-secular-musician-lovy-longomba-gives-sermon-in-us-church |title=Former secular musician Lovy Longomba gives sermon in US church|access-date= 23 December 2020}} On April 3, 2019, Elias started live streaming his teachings on platforms such as YouTube and Facebook. Elias regularly live streams his teachings, with past teachings archived on YouTube.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pscp.tv/prophetlovy/1MnxnvVmmykxO|title=Lovy L. Elias @prophetlovy}}https://www.facebook.com/ProphetLovy {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}} On Feb 7, 2021, Elias relocated Revelation Church of Jesus Christ's headquarters and worship centre to Simi Valley, CA.{{Cite web|url=https://www.diva9ja.com/2021/02/revelation-church-dedicates-87m-new.html|title=Revelation Church Dedicates $8.7M New Worship Centre}}{{cite web |url=https://www.revelationchurchla.org/ |title=Home |website=revelationchurchla.org}}
Personal life
Elias was married to the former Idah, nee Onyango, Longomba. They have a son, Andrew.[http://www.ghafla.com/ida-and-lovy-longombas-son-is-a-superstar-just-like-his-parents/ Ida and Lovy Longomba’s Son Is a Superstar Just like His Parents] ghafla! November 10, 2015. Retrieved September 14, 2021, [https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment/lovy-longomba-prophet-gifts-his-wife-with-a-multi-million-car-photo/bxk1z6q Lovy Longomba: Prophet gifts his wife with a multi-million car] Susan Watiri. pulse live.co.ke. November 24, 2016. Retrieved Sept 13, 2021, [https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/entertainment/local-news/2000191750/10-artistes-making-a-quiet-return-after-failed-stints-abroad 10 artistes making a quiet return after failed stints abroad] Caroline Nyanga. The Standard Group PLC. 2021. Retrieved Sept 13, 2021, On June 16, 2017, he filed for a dissolution of marriage with a minor child in Los Angeles Superior Court.[https://trellis.law/case/17VEFL00163/LONGOMBA-LOVY-VS-LONGOMBA-IDA LONGOMBA, LOVY VS LONGOMBA, IDA] trellis. April 28, 2021. Retrieved September 14, 2021[https://unicourt.com/case/ca-la23-longomba-lovy-vs-longomba-ida-70322 LONGOMBA, LOVY VS LONGOMBA, IDA] UniCourt. Retrieved September 14, 2021, In 2020, Elias legally changed his full name to Lovy Elias.{{Cite web|url= https://ghettoradio.co.ke/heres-what-lovy-longomba-of-the-longombas-has-been-up-to/ |title=Here's What Lovy Longomba Of The Longombas Has Been Up To|website=Ghetto Radio|date=29 May 2019|access-date= 23 December 2020}} He is currently married to Maggy Kria Soas as of 2023.{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2023-05-22 |title=Maggy Soas and Dr. Lovy Elias Tie the Knot in Malibu Ceremony |url=https://guardian.ng/news/maggy-soas-and-dr-lovy-elias-tie-the-knot-in-malibu-ceremony/ |access-date=2023-09-14 |website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News |language=en-US}} His brother, Christian Hulu Longomba, born on June 30, 1984, died March 12, 2021, in Los Angeles, after a long illness.[https://www.sharonmadonna.com/i-came-back-home-in-honor-of-my-late-brother-lovy-longomba-on-his-return-after-16-years/ “I came back home in honour of my late brother!”] Lovy Longomba on his return after 16 years! Johnsons Christine. Sharon Madonna! March 27, 2021. Retrieved Sept 13, 2021[https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/longombas-member-christian-dies-aged-36 Longombas member Christian dies aged 36] Lucy Ilado. Sharon Madonna! musicinafrica.net. March 15, 2021,
On April 3, 2021, Elias received an honorary doctoral degree from Next Dimension University, an unaccredited religious school and church in Los Angeles, CA.{{Cite web|url=https://mpasho.co.ke/lifestyle/2021-04-04-lovy-longomba-graduates-earns-the-title-dr-lovy/|title=Lovy Longomba graduates, earns the title Dr Lovy}}
Songwriting and producing
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! scope="col" style="width:16em;"| Title ! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Artist(s) |
| scope="row"| "Change Your Life (Iggy Azalea song)"
| 2013 | Iggy Azalea, T.I. |
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| scope="row"| "The New Classic"
| 2014 |
| scope="row"| "Pitch Perfect 2 (soundtrack)"
| 2015 |
| scope="row"| "More Issues Than Vogue"
| 2016 |
| scope="row"| "Youth (Tinie Tempah album)"
| 2017 | Tinie Tempah{{Cite web|url= https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/11/the-artiste-formerly-known-as-lovy-longomba-jnr/ |title=The Artiste formerly known as Lovy Longomba jnr|website=Vanguard|date=27 November 2020|access-date= 25 December 2020}} |
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External links
- {{Official Website| https://www.prophetlovy.com/}}
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