It was praise on full throttle at the just-concluded The African Praise Experience (TAPE) 2025, hosted by House on the Rock in Lagos and if there was one moment that brought the crowd to its feet in thunderous, unrelenting worship, it was when Bidemi Olaoba took the stage.
The dynamic gospel minister, known for his energetic delivery and signature “Bible Says” sound, lit up the auditorium with a live performance that was nothing short of explosive. Backed by a live band and a roaring crowd of thousands, Olaoba didn’t just perform he led a movement of praise that shook the walls and stirred the spirit.
“When Praise Becomes a Weapon”
From the moment he stepped into the spotlight, Bidemi Olaoba had one mission: to lift Jesus high with undiluted, electrifying African praise. The atmosphere became electric as he opened with a medley of Yoruba praise classics fused with highlife rhythms, instantly turning the worship arena into a vibrant, spiritual festival.
Known for merging traditional praise with urban gospel flair, Olaoba’s delivery was both culturally rooted and spiritually intense. “This is not entertainment,” he declared mid-set, “This is warfare. This is gratitude. This is revival!”
A Night to Remember at House On The Rock
Hosted annually, The African Praise Experience (TAPE) is a flagship event that celebrates the best of African gospel music. With a lineup featuring leading voices from across the continent, TAPE has become a destination for worship lovers seeking high-energy, high-impact, Holy Spirit-driven experiences.
This year’s edition, held at the iconic House on the Rock Cathedral, was filled to capacity, with attendees traveling from across Nigeria and beyond to witness the power of collective praise in African rhythm and voice.
Praise Without Apology
Social media buzzed late into the night with clips of Olaoba’s performance, with hashtags like #TAPE2025, #BidemiOlaobaLive, and #PraiseUnleashed trending across platforms. One attendee tweeted, “It felt like heaven touched down during Bidemi’s set. No one left the same!”
A Movement Bigger Than Music
Beyond the stage, Bidemi Olaoba continues to build a praise movement that cuts across age, tribe, and denomination. With multiple tours, recordings, and a growing global audience, his ministry is proof that African praise is not just surviving it’s thriving.
If you weren’t at TAPE 2025, you didn’t just miss a concert. You missed a divine encounter.
