From National Praise to NWAD : The Birth of a Global Movement
What began as a stirring call to worship on the soil of Nigeria has now evolved into a worldwide spiritual awakening known as NWAD—Night of Worship and Deliverance. But this wasn’t a random spark. It was the natural progression of a divine agenda that started with a trumpet blast and rose into a global outpouring of praise.
A Sacred Beginning: National Praise
The story began on September 16, 2022, at the Velodrome, Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja, where the maiden edition of Abuja National Praise brought together thousands in a historic interdenominational gathering. Over 2,500 trumpeters and anointed gospel ministers like Dunsin Oyekan, Adeyinka Alaseyori, Pastor Kunle Ajayi, and others led a nation in unified worship under the theme “Praise the Lord, for His Mercy Endureth Forever” (2 Chronicles 20:21).
That night, something shifted—not just in the hearts of those present but in the spirit realm. It was clear that National Praise was more than an event; it was a movement.
Expansion Across Nigeria
From that unforgettable night in Abuja, the fire of worship spread quickly. National Praise 2.0 was held at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, on January 13, 2023, featuring icons like Dr Bola Are, Frank Edwards, and Pastor J.A. Adelakun (Ayewa). Despite being rescheduled from December 2022, the hunger for praise only intensified.
The next stop was deeply symbolic—Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State—the sacred ground where Apostle Joseph Ayo Babalola received his calling. Held on March 31, 2023, this edition brought a deeper spiritual resonance, reminding all that worship is rooted in legacy and calling.
By May 6, 2023, National Praise had journeyed to Canaan Land Prayer Ground, Olode-Ife, the base of the 5th General Evangelist of CAC, Prophet Hezekiah Oladeji. With over 3,000 trumpeters and a roster of gospel generals, the momentum had grown into something undeniable.
The Transition: From National to Global
After the Olode-Ife edition, the organisers discerned a new wave rising—a need to carry the message beyond Nigeria’s borders. Thus, NWAD—Night of Worship and Deliverance—was born. While National Praise had drawn worshippers from across Nigeria, NWAD was designed to gather nations in one voice, one night, under one God.
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The first edition of NWAD, branded NWAD 0.1, took place on August 9, 2024, in the United Kingdom at the ICC Auditorium, ExCeL London. It was a declaration that this was not just a Nigerian revival—it was a global movement. Ministers like Dunsin Oyekan, Tosin Bee, and Adeyinka Alaseyori led the charge, while dignitaries such as Pastor Samuel Oladele, CAC President, and Pastor Simeon Oladokun, Anosike Regional Superintendent, brought a seal of apostolic authority.
Only weeks later, NWAD Canada took place on August 23, 2024, at The Meeting House, Oakville, bringing together voices like Phil Thompson, Minister Ogebule, and Kolawole Bekes. Each NWAD edition echoed the same heartbeat: worship. Deliverance. Unity in the Spirit.
A Divine Continuum
NWAD didn’t replace National Praise—it extended its reach. Where National Praise stoked the fire of revival in Nigeria, NWAD carried the flame to the nations. It is the midnight worship of Paul and Silas in a modern-day arena—unlocking spiritual doors, breaking chains, and birthing freedom.
Each shofar blast, every trumpet call, and every cry of worship across NWAD gatherings is a continuation of the sound first released in Abuja. It is the sound of a people refusing to be silent. A people responding to God’s mercy. A people determined to see heaven invade the earth—one nation at a time.
Looking Forward
Now, with the first Lagos edition of NWAD on the horizon, the journey comes full circle—back to one of Nigeria’s spiritual capitals, but this time with a global mantle. NWAD is no longer just a programme; it is a movement marked by the power of midnight worship, the fire of unity, and the cry for deliverance across borders.
The question is no longer “Will God move?” The question now is, “Will you be there when He does?”
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