Monsignor Nwaezeapu Prepares for Unusual Praise Concert

Monsignor Paschal Nwaezeapu, the Parish Priest of the Catholic Church of Divine Mercy in Lekki and Episcopal Vicar of the Lekki Region of Lagos Archdiocese, is the founder and convener of Unusual Praise, a major Catholic praise and worship concert in Africa. Alongside Tina Oruche, the Vice Chairman of Unusual Praise 2026, Nwaezeapu spoke about the event's essence and plans for expansion.

He highlighted three key aspects of Unusual Praise: thanksgiving for God's blessings despite challenges, evangelization to renew faith, and community empowerment to address poverty. Nwaezeapu emphasized that faith should not only connect individuals to God but also address their earthly needs, stating that extreme poverty undermines human dignity.

The theme for this year's event is "Declaring His Glory Among the Nations," reflecting gratitude for God's provisions and the commitment to uplift communities.