Grace Dance Challenge 2025 crowns Elihans College winner

Elihans College wins ₦500,000 at Grace Dance Challenge Lagos. 15 schools showcased talent, creativity, and spiritual growth through dance.

The Blessing Kpokpo Ministry hosted the second edition of the Grace Dance Challenge over the weekend in Maryland, Lagos, uniting 15 secondary schools in a vibrant inter-school dance competition.

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This year’s event awarded cash prizes of ₦500,000 for first place, ₦300,000 for second, and ₦200,000 for third. The winners were:

• First place: Elihans College
• Second place: The Mescoj Schools
• Third place: Cherish Diamond Schools

The competition, which follows the inaugural edition held last year in Ogun State, aims to foster confidence, creativity, and personal growth among students.

Speaking at the event, Pastor (Prof.) Durodola, NAPSS Zonal Vice President, Southwest, emphasized the role of such programmes in complementing academic learning:

“This programme is about more than competition; it develops confidence, creativity, and personal growth in students. Exposure to activities like sports, dance, and cultural events helps build well-rounded individuals who can navigate life’s challenges.”

Mercy Ohiaeriku, Founder of SISI Global Foundation, praised the initiative for using music to inspire young people, especially girls, highlighting mentorship and discipleship support beyond the competition.

Assumpta Urenna Udochukwu, Founder of David’s Cave Boys, described the collaboration as a way to guide boys aged 9–19 into becoming responsible and spiritually grounded adults.

Evangelist Dr. Andrew Oseremhen, Global Director of Heavenly Vision Global Gospel Outreach and Chairman of Blessing Kpokpo Ministry, underscored the spiritual significance of the event:

“Music is an invitation to worship. Through this platform, children encounter God, discover their gifts, and are inspired to live godly lives.”

Convener Apostle (Dr.) Blessing Kpokpo added that the competition cultivates godly worship while offering young people opportunities to develop their talents and spiritual life:

“Our song identifies our identity, position, and place with God. The Grace Dance Challenge is about using music to praise God, even through life’s storms, just like David did.”

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The event highlighted the ministry’s commitment to nurturing both the creative and spiritual growth of students while promoting holistic education that values cognitive, psychomotor, and creative skills.