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Green Worship Targets N500m for Vulnerable Children

Deborah Ndinorouba The ninth edition of Green Worship, the annual benefit concert organised by Concert for Change Foundation, is targeting N500 million to support six organisations providing care and services

The annual benefit concert, Green Worship, organised by Concert for Change Foundation, aims to raise N500 million for six organisations aiding vulnerable children in Nigeria. Scheduled for October 10, 2026, in Lagos, the event will feature gospel artistes like Nathaniel Bassey, Bob Fitts, Ada Ehi, Kaestrings, Pelumi Deborah, Chimdi Ochei, Ccioma, and Gospel Force.

This year's target represents a significant increase from N55 million raised in the previous year's event. The six beneficiaries of the N500 million campaign are OAKonsult Disabilities Outreach, Lokola School for the Deaf and Special Needs, Excellent Child Support Initiative, Festus Fajemilo Foundation, AIM Special Children Centre, and Irede Foundation.

Green Worship founder and managing trustee, Wale Adenuga, emphasized that the concert is about supporting children in need, not just about the music. Concert for Change Foundation has raised over N210 million since its inception, benefiting more than 8,000 children across Nigeria. The 2026 edition of Green Worship is free to attend, with registration required, and the foundation plans to continue its 21 Days of Giving campaign following the concert.

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