PROFILE OF REV. J. T. ANERNYI.
BIRTH: Rev. Jacob Terzungwe Aernyi was born on
the 11th January, 1966. His parents were Elder Peter Aernyi Ajija JP
and Late Rebecca Ngukpen Aernyi, all were dedicated Christians, at Tse
Ikyaabashi, Tongov in Katsina-Ala Local Government where his parents were
living. His parents left Tse Kyaabashi to Tse Gwaza, Kendev in Ukum Local
Government of Benue State.
As an indigene of Buruku Local
Government, his parents finally left Tse Gwaza to their home; which is Uga,
Tombo of Buruku Local Government of Benue State.
EDUCATION: Rev. J. T. Aernyi had his first ABC at CRI
(Christian Religious Instructions) Igyo at Tse Gwaza in Ukum in 1972. During this
time his teachers like Mr. Zungwe and the Late Shi-M-er Adela loved him so much
for his singing ability and story telling; in as much as he was small he would
be placed on a table for such performances.
Rev. J. T. Aernyi’s class mates this
time were Mr. Simon Asorabo, Gbaior
Varvar, Terzungwe Shausu, Mbacirin Anza, Mbakoson Iortyom among others.
In 1974 Rev. J. T. Aernyi was
transferred to NKST Primary School Wombo Ubaya in Katsina-Ala Local Government
for his Primary one. Here in the school under Mr. Ihuwa, Rev. J. T. Aernyi’s mates
were: Evangelist Philip Agaku, M-mem Wombo, Angavan Achikpi, Terhemen Aorabee,
Tivlumun Tsenee, Shakyegh among others. Here in the School he was best in Bible
knowledge, Social studies and Signing. His teachers loved him for his singing
abilities, it was even this time that Rev. J. T. Aernyi experience his first
scorpion sting. Rev. J. T. Aernyi completed his Primary Education at NKST
Primary School Zaki-Biam in 1980.
Rev. J. T. Aernyi gained admission to
Doy Secondary School Harga in Katsina- Ala Local Government but graduated at
Mbapuun Grammar School Zaki-Biam. In the School He was the Choir leader with
the F.C.S. under the leadership of Mr. Gbaeren Chiila. Simon Iondo, Mr. Abakume
Uese among others.
Mr. Hans Senwua, now Dr. Hans Senwua
provost of College
of Education Katsina-Ala
was the principal of the School, he would always like Rev. J. T. Aernyi to lead
in the praises, and presentation of special numbers.
In 1985 after graduating at Mbapuun Grammar School, Rev. J. T. Aernyi was
appointed the Tiv Choir Master at NKST Bosua.
In 1987, when Rev. J. T. got in to
the Reformed Bible College (R.B.C) Harga for training as an Evangelist, he also
took the mantle of Choir leader. Even at the Reformed Theological Seminary for
a Bachelor of Theology Degree (B.TH). Rev. J.T. Aernyi had a PGDE with the
Benue State University, Makurdi in 2003 and now undergoing a Bachelor of Arts
Programme with the University of Calabar.
The music of Jim-Reeves, Michel
Bolton, Panam Percy Paul, Gideon Unom, Ann Mker, Mike Jerusalem Lucky Dube gave
him a lot of inspiration.
MARITAL STATUS: Rev. J. T. Aernyi is married to a beautiful
daughter of Chief Akor Wogba of Mbagesa in Anyiin of Logo Local Government.
Though her parents are staying at Kendev, Ukum Local Government. Their marriage
is blessed with six children.
1.
Msonter
Adzer (Married with three kids)
2.
Sewuese
Shimo
3.
Mac
Daniel Aernyi
4.
Chiater Aernyi
5.
Terkuma
Aernyi
6.
Ishughun
Joy Aernyi.
It might interest you to know that
Terkuma and Ishungun forms the title of my second Album.
MUSIC CAREER: Though with inheritance of the singing
genes from the parents who were very good singers, the artist got inspired by
the aforementioned well renowned musicians. The words of the NKST Media
Director Rev. S. T. Ikpilakaa during a course work at a Drama and film
institute in Ille-Ife of Oshun State in 2007 also empowered the inspiration of
the artist. From there Rev. J. T. Aernyi started producing background music for
their Tiv movies, and particularly “Mbaihomov Mbaterankon” found in his first
album titled ‘YESU KA MSURSHIMA’, “Oradiguve and Masekaven found in the second
album titled “TERKUMA ISHUGHUN”.
Now Rev. J. T. Aernyi has produced five
albums namely: Yesu Ka Msurshima, Terkuma Ishughun, Aondo Soo Tiv, Aondo Hemba
and Iwanger nyor Tiv.
Most of the tracks are in Tiv
language, this is because I love my language and wish to promote and preserve it.
It is by language that a tribe is known. I also call on the Tiv young
performing artist to join me uplift the language of our people for the younger
generation. Let us show love to our language for it is our identity.
CHRISTIAN LIFE: Born of a Christian family, Rev. J. T.
Aernyi encountered Christ during his Secondary School times, since the School
under Dr. Hans Senwua that time was highly religious. He is baptized, he was
ordained a Minister on 14-2-97. He served the Church and Community in various
aspects.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Principal: Mbawuav Community Secondary School, Aminde
1996 –
1998
- Pastor: NKST Igbabuusu 1998 - 2000
- Pastor: NKST Biija 2000 - 2001
- Pastor: NKST Aminde 2001 - 2002
- Pastor: NKST Ber 2004 - 2009
- Director: NKST Choir Ministry, the Post he held up to
date.
MOVIE MAKING: As a talented actor, Rev. J. T. Aernyi
have acted so many Tiv movies; and usually takes negative rolls which is the
direct opposite of his life style. This man is easy going, Jovial, humane and prudent.
He is transparent in whatever you assign him to do. Some of the movies he acted
includes:
S/N
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MOVIES
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ROLES
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1.
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KWAGH GBAM A
YESU
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PASTOR COSMAS
JOMON
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2.
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ILYEGH KI
TAGHER TAGHER
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HON. IORNGAHEM
UGESE
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3.
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MBAHOMOV
MBATERANKON
|
ELDER AKUME
KOR
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4.
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ORADIGUVE
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IORYUE SWANDE
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5.
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TARTOR WASE
|
CHIEF BAWA
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6.
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IYUHWE KA
MTWEM
|
ZEGEJIR
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7.
|
IOR CHENJI
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NATIONAL PARTY CHAIRMAN
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8.
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IDYAKO YAM
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FARM OWNER
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AWARDS
1. Supporter
of beginners -By Yonov upcoming artist
Ikpayongo 2010
2. Best
Tiv Movies Actor -SUG College of Health
Tech. Mkar. 2011
3. Director
of Choir (NKST) - NKST Church 2012
4. NKST
Hymn Composer - NKST Church 2012.
5. Promoter
of Christian Music - CAN Gboko Chapter
2012.
REV. J. T. AERNYI
