Lovy Elias

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Lovy L. Elias
Other namesProphet Lovy, Dr. Elias
Personal
Born
Lovy Longomba Elias

(1985-11-25) 25 November 1985 (age 36)
Nairobi, Kenya, Africa
ReligionChristianity
SpouseIdah Onyango (former)
Children1
Other namesProphet Lovy, Dr. Elias
ChurchRevelation Church of Jesus Christ[1]
Senior posting
Websiteprophetlovy.com

Lovy L. Elias (born 25 November 1985), aka Prophet Lovy Elias also known by his stage name Lovy Longomba, is a Kenyan pastor, producer, songwriter, musician, and life coach.[2]

Early life[]

Lovy Longomba Elias was born on November 25, 1985, in Nairobi, Kenya. He is of East African and Congolese ancestry.[3] 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.[4][5]

Elias started his own 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 has won several awards in Kenya.[6][7][8][9]


In 2007, Elias and his brother relocated to Los Angeles, CA, where the group was disbanded. He then 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 (Iggy Azalea song) which was nominated for a Grammy Award.[10][11][12][13][14][15]

Revelation Church of Jesus Christ[]

In 2013, Elias started a prayer group in Woodland Hills, CA. He held weekly teachings, bible studies, and fellowship out of his living room. His teachings are rooted in revelatory teaching, the prophetic, deliverance, healing, manifestations of miracles, signs, and wonders. Later Elias established the Revelation Church of Jesus Christ.[16][17]

By 2016, the prayer group grew beyond the accommodation of the living room. Elias began renting out space in Van Nuys, CA, to accommodated their needs. On July 14, 2016, Elias started holding fellowships in Van Nuys, CA. In 2017, he officially founded Revelation Church of Jesus Christ and led sermons as head pastor. The congregation has since grown to more than a thousand members with countless more tuning in online. Many attending the church services described it as "miracle filled." Elias is also a life coach to celebrities and athletes.[18][19] On April 3, 2019, Elias started livestreaming his teachings on platforms such as YouTube and Facebook. Elias still regularly livestreams his teachings, with all past teachings being archived and available on Youtube.[20][21] On Feb 7, 2021, Elias officially relocated Revelation Church of Jesus Christ's headquarter and worship center to Simi Valley, CA. The congregation gathers every Thursday and Sunday with sermons led by Elias.[22][23]

Revelation Church of Jesus Christ

Personal life[]

Elias was married to the former Idah (nee Onyango) Longomba. They have a son, Andrew.[24][25][26][27] On June 16, 2017, he filed for a dissolution of marriage with a minor child in Los Angeles Superior Court.[28][29]

In 2020, Elias officially changed his name to Lovy Elias.[30] On March 14, 2021, Elias released a statement regarding the passing of his brother, Christian Hulu Longomba. It said in part, "Christian Hulu Longomba (30 June 1984 – 13 March 2021), son of Lovy Longomba Sr. and Mado Zaina, made his transition to heaven, Saturday morning in Los Angeles, California, from a long-suffered illness. Christian was well-loved, and we celebrate his gifts and talents that he shared with the entire world."[31][32]

On April 3, 2021, Elias graduated from Next Dimension University, a non-accredited Bible school, and received an honorary doctoral degree.[33]

Songwriting and producing[]

Title Year Artist(s)
"Change Your Life (Iggy Azalea song)" 2013 Iggy Azalea, T.I.
"The New Classic" 2014 Iggy Azalea
"Pitch Perfect 2 (soundtrack)" 2015 Iggy Azalea
"More Issues Than Vogue" 2016 K.Michelle
"Youth (Tinie Tempah album)" 2017 Tinie Tempah[34]

References[]

  1. ^ https://www.revelationchurchla.org/
  2. ^ "Cleric condemns looting by thugs, hoodlums". The Nation. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  3. ^ https://pmexpressng.com/how-lovy-longomba-morphed-from-secular-artist-to-gospel-minister/ |title=HOW LOVY LONGOMBA MORPHED FROM SECULAR ARTIST TO GOSPEL MINISTER|website=P.M.EMPRESS|access-date= 25 December 2020}}
  4. ^ "Meet Prophet Lovy Elias Aka Lovy Longomba". Daily Trust. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  5. ^ "Prophet Lovy to distribute COVID-19 palliatives". Guardian ng. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  6. ^ "Yelutide: Clergy Donates Free Food, Clothes Others To Kids". Leadership. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  7. ^ "Prophet Lovy Elias; Pastor, Life Coach, and Philanthropist". PM News. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  8. ^ "Prophet Lovy Begins 3-Day Prophetic School Classes". Independent. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  9. ^ "Lovy Elias Longomba, Chart Topping Musician Turned Pastor". New Telegraph. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  10. ^ "Prophet Lovy Elias, a critical voice to the nations". Nigerian Tribune. 14 November 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  11. ^ "Lovy Longomba lands first Grammy nomination". Nation. Retrieved 24 December 2020.
  12. ^ "Transitioning from the stage lights, and tours to the pulpit". This Day. 11 November 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  13. ^ "Prophet Lovy Kicks Off 10 Days Of Total Restoration". The Sun. 24 October 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  14. ^ "Prophet Lovy condemns senseless killing of civilians". Vanguard. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  15. ^ "Lovy Longomba now a prophet". The Star. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  16. ^ "One step at a time, revelations emerge". 9 April 2021.
  17. ^ "Revelation Church of Jesus Christ". Revelation Church of Jesus Christ.
  18. ^ "Former Logombas musician is now a renown[sic] American pastor". Tuko. 23 November 2016. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  19. ^ "Former secular musician Lovy Longomba gives sermon in US church". Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  20. ^ "Lovy L. Elias @prophetlovy".
  21. ^ https://www.facebook.com/ProphetLovy
  22. ^ "Revelation Church Dedicates $8.7M New Worship Centre".
  23. ^ https://www.revelationchurchla.org/
  24. ^ {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
  25. ^ Lovy Longomba: Prophet gifts his wife with a multi-million car Susan Watiri. pulselive.co.ke. November 24, 2016. Retrieved Sept 13, 2021
  26. ^ Things you did not know about the Longombaz brothers DorothyNaomi. Opera News. 2021. Retrieved Sept 13, 2021
  27. ^ 10 artistes making a quiet return after failed stints abroad Caroline Nyanga. The Standard Group PLC. 2021. Retrieved Sept 13, 2021
  28. ^ LONGOMBA, LOVY VS LONGOMBA, IDA trellis. April 28, 2021. Retrieved September 14, 2021
  29. ^ LONGOMBA, LOVY VS LONGOMBA, IDA UniCourt. Retrieved September 14, 2021
  30. ^ "Here's What Lovy Longomba Of The Longombas Has Been Up To". Ghetto Radio. 29 May 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  31. ^ “I came back home in honor of my late brother!” Lovy Longomba on his return after 16 years! Johnsons Christine. Sharon Madonna! March 27, 2021. Retrieved Sept 13, 2021
  32. ^ Longombas member Christian dies aged 36 Lucy Ilado. Sharon Madonna! musicinafrica.net. March 15, 2021
  33. ^ "Lovy Longomba graduates, earns the title Dr Lovy".
  34. ^ "The Artiste formerly known as Lovy Longomba jnr". Vanguard. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 25 December 2020.

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