Francis Arihilam
The most exciting gospel concert in Africa and in the words of Donnie Mcclurkin the whole world started at 7 pm at the Tafawa Balewa Square in Lagos. The opening prayer was led by…………………. It did not take long to get the people of lagos on their feet dancing, jumping and reaching up to heaven Sammie Okposo had just stepped on stage to lift the spirits….. Like we expected anything less.
Worship followed by the Rock choir, this was followed by a booming rendition of the Battle Hymn republic by the Rock choir.
The sweet sounding voice of Eno Micheal came on next to praise in the traditional Akwa Ibom tongue to the absolute delight of the crowd. Segun Obe brought together a symphony of the old and new, with his traditional singing style of the talking drum.
Onos Ariyo yes Onos the Lady with the big voice that calls God Alagbara!!!. The roof went up,
Protocols observed Rt Gen Yakubu Gowon and his Wife, Representing the governor of lagos state Mr Femi Pedro, Mr Deji Delano representing Mrs Abimbola Fashola, Hon comm women affairs Mrs Lola Akande, Due respect to the Nigerian Lawmaking houses, Dapo Williams fountain of life church, Pastor Bola Adefarasin Hegzibar , Pastor Femi Fasorun KICC, Pastor Bola Masholakun RCCG Jesus house New Jersey, British deputy commissioner Bashir Ahmed, Economics strategist MR Atedo Peterside, Mr Patrick Anyifechukwu Onyeka , Trem Bishop Mike okonkwo, Rev Austin Ukachi, Console gen US embassy Mr John Grem, Leading in prayers Dr Abel Damina Powercity international Akwa Ibom, Agape House Akure Rev Mrs Funke Adejumo,Gen overseer Four square Rev Uwala Victor.
Featuring in his first Experience Tim Godfrey knew his audience (me and you the youth), some vocal i
Another new comer to the Experience Samsong was next with an emphasis on praise with some of his new and older songs,
The very traditional Midnight crew
The best moments of the experience 11 was the moment we all heard Don Moen alongside Frank Edwards render glorious worship in the igbo language.
Don Moen God is Good all the time
Micah Stampley reminds us that we worship not because we are worthy but for the mercies of God
Aka aka ya .. Aka Jehova na dinma this is a song most Nigerians did not knoe Gabriel Ezeachi sang all those years ago. We were listed into praise.
Prayers prayer
Rendering pastor pauls favorite song was on stage first glass violinist Tess Campbell, alongside Glowreey Briemah, Micah Stamply, and Donnie Macclurkin “ You Raise me Up”
Akpororo trills with amazing comedy
An unusual but definitely welcomed appearance with Cece Winans by Donnie Mcclurkin and Travis Greene. She is a true worshipper and did not take long to have Lagos on her feet……
Then came a first timer Smokie Norful
On the Hill there is a cross, on the cross there is Blood for me… this was the prayer of Travis Greene
Iconic that it was Travis Greene who handed the microphone to another experience veteran Donnie Mcclurkin
CHIOMA JESUS the worshiper of exceptional gift
Event ended in an emphatic praise with Tope Alabi singing everybody dancing home
