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 significant Catholic praise and worship concert in Africa. In a discussion with Tina Oruche, Vice Chairman of Unusual Praise 2026, Nwaezeapu outlined the essence of the event, which focuses on thanksgiving, evangelization, and community empowerment.

He emphasized that the concert serves as a platform for expressing gratitude for God's blessings despite life's challenges. Nwaezeapu also highlighted the dual dimensions of evangelization: connecting people to God and addressing their earthly situations.

He noted the importance of empowering individuals to respect human dignity, particularly in combating extreme poverty. The theme for this year's event is "Declaring His Glory Among the Nations," reflecting the concert's mission to celebrate God's goodness and inspire renewed faith.