The new year

Manchester 2024
LIVE at the AO Arena

THURSDAY 18th January'24

FOPMAN13 Livestream

about fopmanchester

Festival of Praise (FOP) is a free annual musical event that hosts a night of praise, worship and prayer for the city of Manchester and the United Kingdom. Its first edition was held in 2011 at the O2 Apollo Theatre Manchester.It came about as a result of a long awaited vision given to the Senior Pastor of Jubilee Church - Pastor Abimbola and Folu Komolafe. After earnestly seeking the face of God for revival and the growth of the body of Christ in Manchester and the UK at large, this vision was birthed and resulted in the catalyst for revival called Festival of Praise.

Apart from promoting revival in the city of Manchester and the United Kingdom, FOP is also an avenue for bringing together people of diverse backgrounds and cultures from across the UK to celebrate our faith in Jesus Christ as the Saviour of the world and also encourage community cohesion. The Christian Community in Manchester and UK has rallied behind the vision of making Festival of Praise a successful annual event.

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130k+

Attendance

Includes over 60k live attendance since inception; and 77k plus online viewing at the 10th and 11th editions in 2021/22.

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80+

Ministers

FOP has featured over 80 ministers bringing down the presence of God since 2011, including CeCe Winans, Dunsin Oyekan, Jekalyn Carr, Don Moen, Mary Mary, Sinach, Hillsong London, Nathaniel Bassey, Chris Tomlin, Tasha Cobbs, Ron Kennoly, Israel Houghton, Matt Redman, Mercy Chinwo, Kirk Franklin, Lou Fellingham, Tim Godfrey and LZ7 - to mention a few.

700+

Saved Souls

Over 1,000 people have given or re-dedicated their lives to Jesus.

Schedule

THURSDAY, 18 JANUARY 2024

5:00pm - Doors Open

Central office - FOP Operations team

Streaming of past event clips.

Venue: AO Arena, Victoria Station Approach, Manchester, M3 1AR

CALL TO WORSHIP

FOP worship team - FOP music ministry

A call to worship, bringing down the presence of God.

Venue: Main auditorium

OPENING PRAYER

Pastor Bisi Komolafe - Executive pastor, Jubilee Church Manchester

The opening prayer.

Venue: Main auditorium

WELCOME SPEECH AND OVERVIEW

Pastor Abimbola Komolafe - Senior pastor, Jubilee Church Manchester

Welcome speech by Pastor Abimbola Komolafe.

Venue: Main auditorium

FOPMAN13 promises to be an amazing time, don't be late and invite a friend.

10 Ministers . 1 Stage

Sinach

Sinach is a Nigerian-born gospel music singer, songwriter, and senior worship leader at Loveworld. She is known globally for several gospel hits songs which include, "Way Maker", "I Know Who I Am", "Great Are You Lord", "Rejoice", "He Did It Again", "Precious Jesus", "The Name of Jesus", "This Is my Season", "Awesome God", "For This", "I Stand Amazed", "Simply Devoted" and "Jesus is Alive". In 2017, she was inducted into the Bethlehem Hall of Fame, joining Dwayne Johnson, Pope Benedict XVI and a host of other internationally recognized celebrities on the listed. On 7 March 2019, Sinach became the first Gospel singer from Nigeria to obtain over 100 million views of a single video on YouTube, she achieved this with her song, Way Maker. In September 2019, Sinach became the first Gospel Artist from Africa to tour India, headlining concerts with several thousands in attendance. In 2016, Sinach was the first recipient of the LIMA Songwriter of the Decade Award, recognizing her contribution to gospel music in the previous decade. Her songs were being sung in many countries, translated to many languages, around the world. That same year, she received the African Achievers' Award for Global Excellence. Also that same year, for the second time in a row, she won the Western Africa Artist Of The Year by Groove Awards in Kenya, and was listed by YNaija alongside Chris Oyakhilome, Enoch Adeboye as one of the Top 100 Influential Christians in Nigeria. As a songwriter, Sinach has written over 200 songs and won several awards.

Nathaniel Bassey

Born in Lagos Nigeria, Nathaniel Bassey has always had a passion for music which grew and translated into various musical experiences over the years.

In his early years, he developed an uncommon interest for Jazz music and served as a band leader and lead trumpeter for two years before moving on with his career. As he developed an intimate fellowship with the Holy Spirit, he then realized music was more than an item to fill a space in time but was a fundamental tool in the praise and worship of the Lord. Soon after, a music ministry was born and for Pastor Nat (as he is fondly called), the main thrust was WORSHIP. His trumpet playing coupled with a calm singing style has since ushered many in concerts, crusades and churches into the presence of the LORD.

Alongside ministering around the world, he currently serves as the music director at the RCCG Kings Court and is the convener of the world-renowned Hallelujah Challenge, a bi-yearly online prayer which kicked on Instagram.

Mercy Chinwo

Born and raised in Port Harcourt Nigeria, Mercy Chinwo is a Gospel Singer, Actress, Public Speaker and Ambassador of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She started singing at age 8 in her church’s children’s choir and entered the spotlight in 2012 when she won Nigerian Idol Season 2. Among Mercy’s influencers are the likes of Chris Morgan, Chioma Jesus, and Tasha Cobbs.

In 2015, she released her first solo single titled ‘Testimony’ which chronicled her life and journey towards success. In 2016, she released her second single titled ‘Igwe’; a soulful worship song which became an anthem in many Churches, trailed with testimonies, chief of which was a report in Dominion City, Enugu, of a woman who came back to life while she sang this song which she said to have learnt when her spirit departed

She got signed to the Christian music label EeZee Concepts in 2017 and has since released 2 albums – My Cross My Gaze in 2018 and Satisfied in 2020. She has also dropped awesome singles like Excess Love, Omekannaya, Chinedum, Onememma, and Yahweh

Dunsin Oyekan

Dunsin Oyekan is one of Nigeria’s most loved psalmists. He began playing the guitar at age 10, encouraged by his father who once led the music group ‘Spiritual Singers’, a music group focused on experiencing God through worship. In 2014, God called him fully into the worship ministry.
Fondly called ‘The Eagle’, Dunsin is a full-time worshipper and has dedicated his life to bringing the God dimension to the world through sounds imparted to him by the Holy Spirit. His passion is worshipping Jesus and leading others closer to Him through music.

Dunsin has shared stages with gospel music ministers including Tasha Cobbs, Kurt Carr, Don Moen, Byron Cage, Tye Tribbett, William Murphy, Kim Burrell, Sinach, Freke Umoh, Micah Stampley to mention a few. He is also considered an influential personnel in the Nigerian Christian Ministry.
He is the convener of Upper Room, a weekly worship experience, The Outpouring, a revival meeting, and Code Red, an annual worship experience.

Tope Alabi

Tope Alabi is a Nigerian gospel singer, film music composer and actress. From a young age, she envisioned herself singing in stadiums and joined the choir in her local catholic church at age 7. Tope was formerly a member of the Jesters International comedy group and made films in the Yoruba film genre of Nigeria. She later metamorphosed into gospel music after she became a born-again Christian and has been making Gospel music ever since.

Globally recognised for her unique voice and songs in the Yoruba language, she can do everything with her music, including creating melodies that combine modern and traditional beats.
Since she released her first album in 2001 titled ‘Ore ti O Common’, she has gone on to release so many more albums, including the most recent – Spirit of Light with TY Bello.

Noel Robinson

Noel Robinson is an international worship leader, music pastor, songwriter and producer who has been involved in the worship ministry for over 20 years. He began his musical career at age 6 playing the guitar and this journey took him around the world winning competitions and opening many doors within His church denomination and other denominations. He later became the Music and Communications Director of the Church of God of Prophecy. His mandate is to see the body of Christ rise-up in worship, intercession, and unity in this generation.

Noel is the founder of The Kingdom Worship Movement (KWM), a ministry dedicated to training and equipping Worshippers of this generation with keys to releasing prophetic worship around the world, and its flagship event "The Renewal Worship Encounters", which has seen some 20,000 people in attendance throughout the British Isles. Click here for more information about Noel.

Philippa Hanna

PHILIPPA HANNA is an internationally acclaimed performer racking up over 1500 shows in 25 countries. Since her industry debut in 2007, she has released 5 critically acclaimed studio albums and published two books, winning fans in the likes of Leona Lewis, Lionel Richie and Little Mix. The Yorkshire born, half-Irish, Singer-Songwriter is a rarity in the UK Music Industry, bridging the elusive gap between Gospel, Pop and Country music.

Known for her relatable songs and soulful, Country-tinged vocals, Philippa has drawn comparisons to the likes of Ed Sheeran, Dolly-Parton and Taylor Swift. ‘Move over Taylor Swift’ [Maverick Magazine]. Her online videos have racked up millions of hits with her Gospel version of Ed Sheeran’s ‘Perfect’ tipping almost a million Facebook shares. As well as annual headline tours in the UK, Philippa has performed at the prestigious London Palladium an impressive 6 times as a support act, the 02 Arena and a sold-out Royal Albert Hall in May 2019 as special guest for Royal wedding singers ‘The Kingdom Choir’. Click here for more information about Phillipa.

Lou Fellingham

If you’ve spent any time listening to Christian music, the chances are you’ve already heard Lou Fellingham sing. Not only as a songwriter and worship leader but as a woman who has been an ever-present in the music industry for the last 20 years. An internationally known worship leader, five albums in to a firmly-established ministry, she is known for her prophetic edge, distinctive voice, unwavering energy to see lives changed through the power of music and word.

With her husband Nathan, Lou leads worship every week 8.30-9am, streaming on Youtube and Facebook. She also hosts a coffee morning online event with worship, word and guest interviews.

With a heart that longs for people to know God and his outrageous love, Lou is tireless in her pursuit to write and record powerful songs and to lead people in singing truth that lifts their heads and stirs their hearts. Her critically acclaimed albums are packed with inspiring melodies wrapped around God exalting lyrics to remind us of who He is and who He has made us to be. Click here for more information about this songwriter and worship leader.

Faith Child

Faith Child is a MOBO and muilti-award winning rapper, presenter and one of the UK’s top Contemporary Christian Artists.
“Having been at the forefront of urban music in the Christian community for over a decade, Faith has helped to define a new sound of music and redefine what an independent artist can achieve.” - Premier Gospel Radio Station.

Being a seasoned performer, he has performed in over 23 countries, in intimate settings of 50 people, as well as to larger audiences in excess of 50,000 across Europe, America and Africa.

With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Performing Arts, he runs workshops and motivational talks with the aim of inspiring young people in particular, to release their potential and materialise their dreams.

Having been born a ‘mistake’, Faith now lives a life of purpose and challenges all he comes in contact with to do the same.

FOP Mass Choir

The festival of life praise mass choir, popularly called the FOP MASS CHOIR is a coming together of choristers from churches and ministries across the city of Manchester and the north of England. Their hearts cry is to raise an altar of worship unto God in Manchester to birth the revival and love of God in the city and nation. They are spirit filled ministries who worship God in spirit and in truth.

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for more enquiries

Jubilee Church Manchester RCCG, 384 Hyde Road,Entrance in Redgate Lane, Manchester, M12 4SA

0161 231 8146
0773 775 9302
0770 764 5618

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Partners

Festival of Praise is brought to you by Jubilee Church Manchester RCCG
in association with the Manchester citywide Christian community