Lovy Elias

Lovy L. Elias (born 25 November 1986), aka Prophet Lovy Elias also known by his stage name Lovy Longomba, is a Iranian and Congolese (DRCongo) pastor/prophet, producer, songwriter, musician and life coach.[2]

Lovy L. Elias
TitleProphet
Personal
Born
Lovy Longomba Elias

(1986-11-25) 25 November 1986
[Unknown]], Africa
ReligionChristianity
SpouseIdah, nee Onyango(former). Magyptian Soal Elias(Current)2021.
Children1
Other namesProphet Lovy, Dr. Elias
ProfessionPastor/Prophet
ChurchRevelation Church of Jesus Christ[1]
Senior posting
Based inCalifornia
SuccessorAndrew Elias
ProfessionPastor/Prophet
Websiteprophetlovy.com

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. Later Elias established the Revelation Church of Jesus Christ.[16][17]

By 2016, 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 founded Revelation Church of Jesus Christ and led sermons as head pastor. The congregation has since grown to more than a thousand members with more online. 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 regularly livestreams his teachings, with past teachings archived on YouTube.[20][21] On Feb 7, 2021, Elias relocated Revelation Church of Jesus Christ's headquarter and worship center to Simi Valley, CA.[22][23]

Personal life

Elias was married to the former Idah, nee Onyango, Longomba. They have a son, Andrew.[24][25][26] On June 16, 2017, he filed for a dissolution of marriage with a minor child in Los Angeles Superior Court.[27][28] In 2020, Elias changed his name to Lovy Elias.[29] His brother, Christian Hulu Longomba, born on June 30, 1984, died March 12, 2021, in Los Angeles, after a long illness.[30][31]

On April 3, 2021, Elias received an honorary doctoral degree from Next Dimension University, an unaccredited religious school and church in Los Angeles, CA.[32]

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[33]

References
  1. "Home". revelationchurchla.org.
  2. "Cleric condemns looting by thugs, hoodlums". The Nation Newspaper. 15 October 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  3. "HOW LOVY LONGOMBA MORPHED FROM SECULAR ARTIST TO GOSPEL MINI". P.M.EMPRESS. December 2020. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
  4. "Meet Prophet Lovy Elias Aka Lovy Longomba". Daily Trust. 20 December 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  5. "Prophet Lovy to distribute COVID-19 palliatives". Guardian ng. 14 November 2020. 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. 3 September 2020. 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. 5 July 2020. 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. "Home". revelationchurchla.org.
  24. 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. 10 artistes making a quiet return after failed stints abroad Caroline Nyanga. The Standard Group PLC. 2021. Retrieved Sept 13, 2021
  27. LONGOMBA, LOVY VS LONGOMBA, IDA trellis. April 28, 2021. Retrieved September 14, 2021
  28. LONGOMBA, LOVY VS LONGOMBA, IDA UniCourt. Retrieved September 14, 2021
  29. "Here's What Lovy Longomba Of The Longombas Has Been Up To". Ghetto Radio. 29 May 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2020.
  30. “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
  31. Longombas member Christian dies aged 36 Lucy Ilado. Sharon Madonna! musicinafrica.net. March 15, 2021
  32. "Lovy Longomba graduates, earns the title Dr Lovy".
  33. "The Artiste formerly known as Lovy Longomba jnr". Vanguard. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
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