Album Notes

It is My desire that the very souls of men, women and children be ministered to. To help people understand that in Jesus Christ there is redemption, restoration and healing and that the greatest force in the entire universe is LOVE..that there IS a lover worthy of our trust. Simply and truly: Worthy. My only desire is to express the Glory of God.

Adopted at the tender age of five years, by a Pentecostal Pastor, Richa who is an ordained Psalmist-Evangelist, began as many successful singers before her, singing in the church choir. This was the foundation that gave her the experience and the confidence to spread her musical wings. She has ministered before hundreds of thousands throughout the Bahamas, The United States, Asia, the United Kingdom, South America, The Caribbean, and Africa.

As Miss Bahamas 1992/93 she competed at the Miss Universe Pageant and has appeared on numerous radio and television programs, including TBN;INSP;BET;PAX& ZNS Television. She has hosted various social events and has been a television host for a Bahamian consumer information show (The Price Is Right), been an extra in the Movie 'My Father The Hero'and others, sung background vocals for various International and Bahamian artists including grammy winners 'Bahamen' & grammy nominated gospel rap group'System 3'.

She has opened a Washington Bullets/Miami Heats basketball game with both the Bahamian and American National Anthems. As a member of 'The Bahamian choice Choir' formed by Bebe Winans, to celebrate the opening of the world famous Bahamian resort - The Atlantis, in 1999, Richa with this choir was allowed to share the stage with such greats as: Stephanie Mills; James Ingraham; Stevie Wonder; Natalie Cole & Michael Jackson. This choir later appeared on the 'Oprah Winfery Show' with Pastor Donnie McClurkin and Bebe Winans. Richa is also featured in the 'Dawkins & Dawkins' music video-'Wrapped Up.'

Upon the invitation of HM King F.A. Ayi-(Royal Symbolic Traditional King from the Rep. of Togo-Monarch of the Ge Kingdom of the Ayigbe people of Togo,Ghana & Benin), Richa sang for the leaders of Africa and US Diplomats at the banquet of the OAU (Organization of African Unity) Summit-2000. Richa has toured with the 'father of Praise and Worship'- Dr. Ron Kenoly. She has been an active worship team member in the Bahamas (BFM) Pastored by Dr. Myles Munroe and presently with New Providence Community Church.

Richa has received numerous Bahamian musical award nominations. She holds the awards for: 'Best Gospel Song with Rap' given by The Bahamian Music Awards for her song 'Save The Children' from her first single produced by Grammy nominated Bahamian Gospel Group -System 3. 'Best Contemporary Song - 'Come back to Love' from her 1st album -'Send The Light'; & 'Female Vocalist of the Year(1999)-Album 'Send The Light'; The album 'Lamplighter' has received 2004 'Traditional Vocal Performance of the year & 2004 Traditional Recording of the year - given by the coveted Marlin Awards. She has produced and recorded two albums, 'Send The Light & Lamplighter and is featured as a vocalist and actress on a Christmas album & DVD produced by Dr. Ron Kenoly for 'Right Hand Records.'

The Motto of Richa's company 'Bently Productions' is 'Changing the World Through The Arts' so be it singing, acting, hosting television or live shows, motivational speaking, fashion designing, producing shows and so much more it is evident that God has blessed this young woman with so many talents and Richa realizes that gifts and talents without the Giver are all in vain. From a children's hostel; out of the doors of broken relationships and attempted suicide, Richa has found that 'Grace Extended From Calvary' can and will supply ...Every Need.

Richa's latest project, Lamplighter sends a message set to the sounds of Reggae, Hip Hop, Pop, Jazz vocals, R&B, Ballads, and Traditional Gospel that as believers it is more important now than ever to allow our lights to shine, show love to those who are lost and in need of direction.

This Album is A MUST HAVE in your music selection!!! Helping to spread the message of love to light up the world.