Following the last two editions of a
virtual and hybrid concert; The Experience Lagos returned to where it all
started, The Tafawa Balewa Square, Onikan for this year’s edition – the 17th
in the series. As usual, the highly anticipated concert featured a line-up of
multi-award winning international and Nigerian gospel artistes, who gave
spectacular performances giving credence to the fact that this is indeed the
most widely viewed concert.
‘The Experience’ lived
up to its name as each of the artiste came up to give outstanding ministrations.
Travis Greene, Donnie Mcclurkin, Phil Thompson, Nathaniel Bassey, Dunsin
Oyekan, Eben, Mercy Chinwo, Tope Alabi, LMGC, Moses Bliss, Mr. M &
Revelation, Sinach, Chandler Moore, Onos Ariyo, Preye Odede, Eno Micheals , Tim Hughes, Muyiwa Olarewaju all left the
audience enthralled as they led the hundreds of thousands of worshippers
present at the Tafawa Balewa Square and millions more watching on digital
platforms across the world, in heartfelt worship, with one voice, reverencing;
JESUS, THE EXCEPTIONAL ONE.
The night was compered by undisputed
veterans, Mrs Dayo Benjamin-Laniyi, IK Osakioduwa & Bankole Wellington who
held the audience engrossed with their versatility at hosting an event as
unique as ‘The Experience’.
What is a night like ‘The Experience’ without
satirical jokes and innuendos from stand-up comedians like Forever, Damilola,
MC Abbey, Kenny Blaq and Akpororo who left the audience in stitches with their
well curated and humorous pieces.
Present also at the event were dignitaries
such as the Consul General, US Consulate to Nigeria, Will Stevens, the
Political Officer covering South West Nigeria, US Consulate, Lagos, Janine
Lewis, Lady Maiden Cecelia Ibru, Publisher of the Guardian Newspapers, Olori Aiyiviruewinoya Atuwatse III, Olori
Ladun Sijuade, Pastor Ituah Ighodalo,
Founder and Senior Pastor of the Trinity House, Funke Akindele, Deputy
Governorship Candidate under the Peoples Democratic Party, Award-winning
fashion designer, Chief (Mrs) Abah Folawiyo, Reverend Victor Adeyemi, Founder
and Senior Pastor of the Global Harvest Church, Group MD/CEO of GTCO, Mr. Segun
Agbaje and his lovely wife, Mrs. Derin Agbaje, Presidential candidate of the
Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi and many others.
The night was more than a gospel music
concert, as Pastors led the attendees in prayers for their wellbeing and for
the nation. One of the notable moments in the night was the rendition of the
Nigerian National Anthem by Segun Obe, Chee Okebalama, Precious Emmanuel and
Nathaniel Bassey as it reminded everyone in the audience of the need for unity
in our diversity.
Speaking
at the event, Metropolitan & Senior Pastor of all House On The Rock, Paul
Adefarasin, delivered an impactful message centred on how God keeps His
promises to His people and does not need the approval of any man to lift up a
person or a nation. He further buttressed on the fact that all Nigerians will
be needed in the rebuilding of our country, so that the next generation can inherit
a well-structured and prosperous Nation.
Corporate Social Responsibility Partners
for The Experience 17, Dufil Prima Foods Plc, were also present at the venue
with many of their products including their popular noodle brand, Indomie
Instant Noodles, Magik Drinks, Minimie chinchin and others. Dufil Prima Foods is a leader in the instant
noodles market sphere and proud social innovators who are supporting the growth
of art in whatever form Nigeria.
