The ninth edition of Green Worship, organised by Concert for Change Foundation, is set to take place on October 10, 2026, in Lagos. The annual benefit concert aims to raise N500 million to support six organisations providing care and services to vulnerable children across Nigeria. This year's event will feature gospel artistes and worship leaders, including Nathaniel Bassey, Bob Fitts, Ada Ehi, Kaestrings, Pelumi Deborah, Chimdi Ochei, Ccioma, and Gospel Force.
Green Worship, formerly known as Worship for Change, focuses on raising awareness and funding for organisations caring for orphans, children with disabilities, and other vulnerable children. The initiative has a track record of supporting organisations across Nigeria, with last year's event raising N55 million for five charities. The beneficiaries of last year's intervention received N11 million each, with funds supporting organisations in Warri, Minna, Lagos, Akure, and Uyo.
This year's target of N500 million represents a significant increase from the previous year's fundraising efforts. The funds raised will be disbursed to six organisations, including OAKonsult Disabilities Outreach in Ogbomosho, Lokola School for the Deaf and Special Needs, Excellent Child Support Initiative in Ikorodu, Festus Fajemilo Foundation in Abule Egba, AIM Special Children Centre in Kaduna, and Irede Foundation in Lagos.
According to Wale Adenuga, Founder and Managing Trustee of Concert for Change Foundation, the concert is designed to go beyond music, with the ultimate objective of mobilising resources for children who need support. Adenuga emphasised that the organisation's job is to shine a light on the remarkable work done by organisations across Nigeria and help put resources in their hands.
Rather than relying on a single large donor, Concert for Change is calling on individuals, families, companies, churches, and organisations to contribute towards the target. The foundation's objective is not simply to raise a large amount of money but to translate the funds into tangible interventions, including therapy, education, mobility assistance, healthcare, and improved facilities for vulnerable children.
Since its establishment in 2006, Concert for Change has raised and disbursed over N210 million, supported 49 charities, and positively impacted over 8,000 children across Nigeria. The organisation operates a model built around transparency, with beneficiary organisations selected and verified before funds are disbursed, and follow-up conducted on how the resources are deployed.
Green Worship 9.0 will be free to attend, although registration will be required. The event is expected to make a significant difference in the lives of vulnerable children, with the N500 million campaign supporting six organisations across Nigeria.
Key points
- Concert for Change Foundation aims to raise N500 million for six organisations supporting vulnerable children across Nigeria.
- The ninth edition of Green Worship will take place on October 10, 2026, in Lagos and feature gospel artistes and worship leaders.
- The foundation has raised and disbursed over N210 million and positively impacted over 8,000 children across Nigeria since its establishment in 2006.
