Strength for the Journey
Inspirational Pavilion
A peaceful and uplifting space for reflection, encouragement, music, prayer, fellowship, and spiritual renewal.
Date: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Location: Inspirational Pavilion + New Prospect Church
Renew Your Spirit
Through inspirational speakers, uplifting music, prayer, fellowship, and moments of shared reflection, attendees are reminded that resilience is sustained through hope, faith, purpose, and the strength we find in one another.
| Time | Artist / Ministry |
|---|---|
| 12:00 PM – 12:15 PM | Pastor Chris Dobbins |
| 12:15 PM – 12:30 PM | Welcome / Emcee |
| 12:30 PM – 12:45 PM | Open |
| 12:45 PM – 1:15 PM | Open |
| 1:15 PM – 1:30 PM | Akintunde |
| 1:30 PM – 1:45 PM | SE Coleman & Friends |
| 1:45 PM – 2:00 PM | RaMeco Lattimore & TWC |
| 2:00 PM – 2:15 PM | Sherri Lyndsay |
| 2:15 PM – 2:30 PM | James Broadus |
| 2:30 PM – 2:45 PM | Open / Transition |
| 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM | Pastor Rhansyl Harris |
| 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM | Chosen Generation Dancers |
| 3:15 PM – 3:30 PM | Kevuaghn Byers & Nu Song |
| 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM | Chosen Generation |
| 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM | Ethan Henderson & Friends |
| 4:00 PM – 4:15 PM | The Charles Fold Singers |
| 4:15 PM – 4:30 PM | Kenzel Patterson |
| 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Jovonta Patton (Featured Performance) |
| 5:00 PM – 5:15 PM | Johnathan Johnson |
| 5:15 PM – 5:30 PM | James Andrews & ATNB |
Comedian Akintunde is a Dove Award-winning comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, and motivational speaker
Akintunde will join Black Family Reunion 2026 for multiple featured appearances, including a Sunday Main Stage performance in the Inspirational Pavilion and the BFR church service at New Prospect.
Akintunde is a Dove Award-winning comedian, actor, writer, director, producer, and motivational speaker. He has contributed to more than 350 hours of original television programming and has held development and distribution agreements with major networks including USA Network/NBC Universal, BET Networks, and E-One Entertainment.
Akintunde has written for the NAACP Image Awards, It’s Showtime at the Apollo, and the BET Awards, and he served as Head Writer and Producer for BET Networks’ The Monique Show. In 2024, he expanded his faith-based creative work through his production company, WF Media
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Continue your BFR experience by discovering the other pavilions and reviewing the complete weekend schedule.