This is the 16th edition of the
concert scheduled to hold at the Rock Cathedral in Lekki. It is a hybrid event that will be streamed
live online and around the world.
The premier edition of the Experience
in December 2006 attracted a crowd of 40,000 people. Since then, the music festival has grown exponentially
with hundreds of thousands of worshippers flocking to Tafawa Balewa square and
millions more congregating online. Setting aside class, race, tribe, tradition,
colour, religion or even the weather, the people gather to worship and praise
God from dusk till dawn, making it the biggest gospel concert globally.
In 2020, in compliance with COVID-19
restrictions on mass gatherings in 2020, the Experience was streamed
exclusively online on YouTube, Facebook and other streaming platforms,
attracting 5 million views.
This year, the festival is a hybrid event
featuring Online and Live ministrations from gospel ministers such as; Travis
Greene, Sinach, Nathaniel Bassey, Don Moen, DunsinOyekan, Donnie McClurkin,
Kike Mudiaga, Planetshakers, Tim Godfrey, Eben, Sidney Mohede, Ana Paula
ValadaoBessa, Sheldon Bangera, Mercy Chinwo, William McDowell, Chevelle
Franklyn, Chandler Moore, Kike Mudiaga and Nokwe the Poet.
In the words of the convener of The
Experience, Pastor Paul Adefarasin, "The Experience is a significant
contributor to both our National and State economies through tourism and its
associated businesses. This year, we want everyone to know that wherever they
are is The Experience, so make it count.
Furthermore, Adefarasin stressed that the
event will continue to be a Free event, however, friends who will be attending
the live event at The Rock Cathedral in Lekki, should be at the venue on time
as they will be allowed in on a first-come, first-serve basis. Limited spaces
available. "
The Experience concert is free and a ‘must
attend’ event that promises to be a night of pure worship and a tremendous
experience of the presence of God through praise.