The Experience Lagos is more than just a concert; it is a spiritual gathering that has grown into one of the world’s largest gospel music events. Every year, various numbers of people from all walks of life come together for a free all-night worship event that transcends race, denomination, and culture. Set at Lagos’ historic Tafawa Balewa Square, it’s a night of thunderous praise with hands raised high and voices united.
Since its inception, The Experience has served as a stage for some of the world’s most recognized gospel performers, providing an unsurpassed night of soul-stirring music and spiritual connection. Convened by Pastor Paul Adefarasin of the House on the Rock Church, the event has become a global phenomenon, attracting both in-person and virtual participants.
The much-anticipated 2024 edition promises another stunning night of worship. The House on the Rock Church has officially announced the 2024 edition of The African Praise Experience, promising a night of soul-stirring praise and worship. Scheduled to take place this December, in Lagos, the event will be hosted by the esteemed Metropolitan Senior Pastor, Paul Adefarasin.
Known as The Experience, this annual free all-night Gospel music concert has become a global phenomenon. It features a lineup of some of the most celebrated and talented psalmists from Nigeria and across the globe. Convened by Pastor Paul Adefarasin, this iconic event continues to uplift and unite people in a powerful atmosphere of worship.
Born from a divinely inspired vision, The Experience Lagos serves as a unifying platform where people from all walks of life, regardless of tribe, denomination, creed, or language, come together in heartfelt praise to the Almighty. With hands lifted high and voices raised in unison, it’s a night of boundless worship. With another edition, this globally acclaimed concert has witnessed remarkable growth.
Over the years, The Experience has earned prestigious accolades, including “Event Show/Programme of the Year” by the Association of Professional Party Organisers and Event Planners in Nigeria (APPOEMN), “Corporate Event of the Year” by the Most Influential People of African Descent (MIPAD), and the “Event of Excellence Award” from the African Gospel Music and Media Awards (AGMMA), among others.
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The Experience has become a beloved tradition, offering gospel music fans from Nigeria and beyond a spectacular way to close out the year. Even during the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic, the event adapted with two hybrid editions in 2020 and 2021, allowing people to participate virtually.
The event provides the perfect environment for hundreds of thousands of people to unite in worship, offering a powerful display of praise that transcends class, race, and denomination. With a warm, inclusive atmosphere, it attracts a diverse crowd and is eagerly awaited by both Christians and non-Christians alike.
The event consistently draws an impressive attendance of over 500,000 people at Lagos’ iconic Tafawa Balewa Square, making it one of the largest gospel music gatherings in the world. The event also captivates a global audience, with even more people tuning in online to watch from all corners of the world.
The Experience Lagos Artistes And Dignitaries
The concert showcases world-class gospel music, featuring some of the most celebrated indigenous and international recording artists of this generation. Past performers at The Experience include a stellar lineup of renowned gospel stars, both local and international, such as:
Angela Christie, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Chevelle Franklyn, Chandler Moore, Deitrick Haddon, Don Moen, Donnie McClurkin, Fred Hammond, Gabriel Eziashi, Hezekiah Walker, Israel Houghton, Jessica Reedy, Kim Burrell, Kirk Franklin, Kurt Carr, Lionel Peterson, Mary Mary, Micah Stampley, Nathaniel Bassey, and more.
Other outstanding performers include Panam Percy Paul, Phil Driscoll, Planetshakers, Ron Kenoly, Smokie Norful, Sonnie Badu, Todd Dulaney, Travis Greene, Tye Tribbett, William McDowell, Yolanda Adams, Chioma Jesus, Chee, Eben, Eno Michael, Frank Edwards, Glowreeyah, Julius Nglass, Kikelomo Mudiaga, The Lagos City Chorale, Mercy Chinwo, Midnight Crew, Onos Ariyo, Samsong, Segun Obe, Sinach, and Tope Alabi.
The Experience has also seen the attendance of dignitaries from various sectors, including Heads of State, Governors, Diplomatic Envoys, Ministers of the Gospel, and prominent industrialists.
How to Join The Experience Lagos Online
For those who can’t attend in person, The Experience Lagos 2024 will be accessible to a global audience. You can join the Experience Lagos live streaming, ensuring you don’t miss any moment of this life-changing concert.
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Who Is Paul Adefarasin?
The Experience Lagos is hosted by the esteemed Metropolitan Senior Pastor of House on the Rock, Paul Adefarasin. He is the founder of House On The Rock, a dynamic, non-denominational, multiracial, and multi-ethnic church with 77 parishes and fellowships spread across Africa and Europe.
With over 30 years of pastoral leadership and visionary experience, Paul is widely recognized and sought after to share his expertise across various sectors. For more than two decades, he has been the host of the popular program Something Is About To Happen, which airs across Africa, Europe, and North America on both terrestrial and satellite television.
