Lagos is set to come alive with music and worship as gospel singer Oluwatoyin Ayanlola, popularly known as ARA JESU 1, hosts a New Year Praise Fest concert this Friday, January 9. The event will take place at 27 Ricca Street, Lagos Island, promising an evening—and night—filled with praise, prayers, and thanksgiving.

Speaking about the concert, Ayanlola described it as “a day of music, praise, prayers, thanksgiving and listening to a new single track, starting from 8pm till dawn.” The festival is expected to be a celebration of faith and music, bringing together gospel lovers across the city.

The event will feature a host of gospel performers, including Glorious Twins, Boye Sax, Adonai, Sina Harmony, and Sogo Famihan. Other notable artists slated to perform include Jide Sticks, Ajigah, MOD, Erufemi Adetoba, Serano, Sister Bukky, and Ayo Adeniran, making it one of the most anticipated gospel music gatherings in Lagos since the start of the year.

Fans can expect a night of vibrant worship, soul-stirring performances, and the debut of ARA JESU 1’s new single, promising a memorable start to 2026.