Trenacia Esseboom
Sometimes success comes at the end of a long journey and it proves that hard work and dedication does pay off.
Guyanese Gospel Artiste / Minister Mrs Trenacia Esseboom – McKend is making strides and her work is now being acknowledged not just locally but regionally and now in North America in a way that many long for. In the shadows of a rare few other Guyanese musicians, Trenacia now finds herself in the ranking of other Caribbean Gospel artiste as she has been nominated for Gospel Music Minister of the Year (Female) at the Atlanta Caribbean Music Awards, which will be held in Atlanta, USA later this year.
Trenacia is the first born of two children to Bishop Terrence Esseboom (University of Guyana Print Journalism Lecturer) and Vanessa Esseboom, who both Pastor at the Light of Lights New Testament Church in Georgetown. She acknowledges that growing up with parents who are Pastors has helped her walk with the Lord to be a steady and strong one.
Trenacia has been singing for almost all her life, and has steadily been coming to great prominence locally, as she is known for her powerful vocals that set her apart and above many local talents, both in and out of the Church.
She possesses an animated personality to go along her captivating smile and usually infectious laughter. But beneath the warm exterior resides a steely determination to excel at the highest level of Gospel Music
“The pressure was tremendous. I was expected to be an “angel,” spotless and pure. Everything I did, was, and still is, criticised. As difficult as it may have been it is what fuelled her determination towards excellence. She recalls her mother, Vanessa Esseboom, always saying to her “turn the negative energy to a positive one” which is what kept her going many times.
In her own words Mrs McKend says “I aspire, I reach, I hunger for greatness. I will be all that GOD has called me to be. HIS will must be fulfilled in me! I know there is a lot of pressure and I have a lot of expectations to live up to but I am grateful for it. It has made me who I am, strong in the LORD”.
Trenacia in December 2012 got married to the love of her life Minsiter Seon McKend of the UHC Church in Barbados.
Accomplishments:
-She led the Barbados Mass Choir which headlined the ‘PLATINUM EDITION’ (2012) of the Barbados Gospel Fest.
-She also led the choir in singing Tremaine Hawkins ‘Wonderful Change’ at the Sanctuary New Testament Church of God in St Michael, Barbados.
-While in Barbados, she also sang at Restoration Ministry, Mount Zion United Holy Church (UHC) and Mount Olive (UHC).
-She also did a TV interview with CBC, Internet radio with PULSE Radio 365, and telephone interview with Carl Blenman’s StudioStudio.
-Among her performances at the Gospel Fest’s 20th anniversary, she also performed at the Sunset Concert at their Independence Square, Bridgetown.
-Trenacia who is currently working on her solo album has appeared on stage with several renowned Gospel artistes including Deitrick Haddon; Papa San; Prodigal Son; Chevelle Franklyn; DJ Nicholas; Sherwin Gardner; Christafari; Stitchie and Rev. Nicole Ballosingh-Holder.
-Trenacia Esseboom has worked in the past with The Guyana HIV/AIDS Reduction and Prevention (GHARP) producing Jingles and Television advertisements aimed at promoting abstinence before sex and faithfulness during marriage. She says their relationship started after she won the Ministry of Health’s Jingle Competition in 2006.
-In 2010 she toured the twin-island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and appeared on Television programme Acts25 and on radio I.S.A.A.C 98.1.
-2011 was Esseboom’s first appearance at the Barbados Gospelfest and sang at its opening ceremony held at the St James Parish Church. She also sang at the Sunset and Saturday Night Live Concerts.
-She led the Barbados Mass Choir which headlined the ‘PLATINUM EDITION’ (2012) of the Barbados Gospel Fest.
-She also led the choir in singing Tremaine Hawkins ‘Wonderful Change’ at the Sanctuary New Testament Church of God in St Michael, Barbados.
-While in Barbados, she also sang at Restoration Ministry, Mount Zion United Holy Church (UHC) and Mount Olive (UHC).
-She also did a TV interview with CBC, Internet radio with PULSE Radio 365, and telephone interview with Carl Blenman’s StudioStudio.
-Among her performances at the Gospel Fest’s 20th anniversary, she also performed at the Sunset Concert at their Independence Square, Bridgetown.
-Trenacia who is currently working on her solo album has appeared on stage with several renowned Gospel artistes including Deitrick Haddon; Papa San; Prodigal Son; Chevelle Franklyn; DJ Nicholas; Sherwin Gardner; Christafari; Stitchie and Rev. Nicole Ballosingh-Holder.
-Trenacia Esseboom has worked in the past with The Guyana HIV/AIDS Reduction and Prevention (GHARP) producing Jingles and Television advertisements aimed at promoting abstinence before sex and faithfulness during marriage. She says their relationship started after she won the Ministry of Health’s Jingle Competition in 2006.
-In 2010 she toured the twin-island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and appeared on Television programme Acts25 and on radio I.S.A.A.C 98.1.
-2011 was Esseboom’s first appearance at the Barbados Gospelfest and sang at its opening ceremony held at the St James Parish Church. She also sang at the Sunset and Saturday Night Live Concerts.
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