Story : Nikki's in heaven when her choir is chosen to compete in a gospel festival---until Kim's defection to a rival group returns her to Earth. Donnie: Donnie McClurkin (who also performs). Curtis: Christopher B. Duncan. Rufus: Eddie Satterfield. Patrice: Nicole C. Mullen. Gertie: Kym E. Whitley. Kim: Countess Vaughn. Stevie: Jenna von Oy. Nikki: Mo'Nique. Prof. Oglevee: Dorien Wilson.