“When I began, I was in a really dark place, but where I am today is so much better and so much lighter!”
After the prayers of a multitude didn’t stop her dearest friend from succumbing to cancer, Mandisa withdrew, wrestled with God and fell into a deep depression. Mandisa is back with a renewed passion for her music and a willingness to be totally transparent and vulnerable about her journey. She’s reconnecting with people, losing the weight she regained during her depression, and writing and recording such potent songs as “Prove Me Wrong” where she lays bare her soul and voices her questions to the Lord. “I’m Still Here” is a comeback song that proclaims that God is not done with her yet. “The Lord started lifting me out of this pit as I started this album,” she says. “My hope is that people will be on this journey with me. When I began, I was in a really dark place, but where I am today is so much better and so much lighter. He pulled me out of the dark! I’m hoping that the same way that God is restoring me, that He will restore those who listen to it.”
Mandisa’s career began as a contestant in the fifth season of American Idol, in which she finished in ninth place. She won a Grammy for her song, “Overcomer”. With 1 million+ records sold, Mandisa is back with a renewed passion for her music, after spending much of the past few years suffering from depression. She released her latest album “Out of the Dark” on May 19th.
Sadly, on Thursday, April 18th, 2024, Mandisa passed away at home. While she will be missed in the Christian music industry, Mandisa’s music, influence and legacy will continue to live on.