Audio By Carbonatix
Pharrell Williams has a lot to be happy about these days.
The singer has teamed up with Netflix for an upcoming docuseries, "Voices of Fire," about finding talent in the gospel choirs of his hometown of Hampton Roads, Virginia.
The show will follow Pharrell's uncle, Bishop Ezekiel Williams, on their quest.
The singer announced the news on Sunday during the Essence Festival alongside his uncle.
Happy Sunday! Excited to announce Voices of Fire, a new docuseries that follows @Pharrell's hometown community as it builds one of the world’s most inspiring and diverse gospel choirs. Only on Netflix later this year! pic.twitter.com/YvPGuTTpd4
— Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) July 5, 2020
"Pharrell's uncle and a well-respected musical genius in the area, Bishop Ezekiel Williams and his core team of influential gospel leaders will venture out into Hampton Roads to find undiscovered talent," Netflix said in a press release.
"With the belief that diverse backstories can give their collective voice a greater meaning, the Bishop and his team will be searching for people of all ages, ethnicities and backgrounds."
The series will be produced by A. Smith & Co. and i am OTHER.
The show is expected to debut later this year.
Latest Stories
-
What everyone should know about C-sections
54 minutes -
Health Ministry engages Ga Mantse ahead of Free Primary Healthcare launch
1 hour -
We can tackle multiple priorities – Sam George defends Anti-LGBTQ Bill push
2 hours -
Statement: Ghana Chamber of Mines’ Response to Claims in Joe Jackson’s “Ananse Stories about the Economy of Ghana”
2 hours -
GES opens 2026 teacher recruitment for licensed B.Ed graduates
2 hours -
Ghana must value skilled trades, build resilient learners — Ibn Chambas
2 hours -
Ghana must rethink education around relevance, resilience and responsibility — Ibn Chambas
2 hours -
Prince Harry faces defamation lawsuit from charity he co-founded
2 hours -
South Korea deploys thermal cameras to track escaped zoo wolf
2 hours -
Calls for royal meeting with Epstein survivors grow ahead of US visit
2 hours -
Ibn Chambas advocates blend of technology and human values in education
2 hours -
UMA improves healthcare access in Asutifi North with GH₵700k ‘Kim Taylor Legacy’ Walkway
2 hours -
Scholarships Authority and Fanaka University offer sponsorship for procurement and supply chain studies
2 hours -
Bisa Kdei drops new single ‘Go N Look’ featuring Medikal
3 hours -
Benin facing rising terrorism in north as French military presence faces growing criticism
3 hours