Biography
Petra Praise is a Nigerian gospel music minister, worship leader, and songwriter whose passion is to lead people into God's presence through heartfelt worship and songs of hope, healing, and transformation.
He discovered his gift for singing at a very young age and began nurturing it while serving faithfully in the church choir. It was during this period that his calling into gospel music became evident, laying the foundation for a ministry centered on worship and the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
In 2015, Petra Praise officially began his professional gospel music journey. Since then, he has remained committed to using his voice as a vessel to spread the message of Christ, inspire faith, and draw people into a deeper relationship with God through worship.
Founder & Host of PPLIC
Petra Praise is the visionary and host of PPLIC (Petra Praise Live In Concert), an annual gospel concert held in Abuja and Benue State, Nigeria. The concert has grown into a platform that brings together worshippers and gospel ministers from different parts of the country for an atmosphere of worship, praise, revival, and spiritual impact.
Over the years, through PPLIC, Petra Praise has had the privilege of hosting renowned gospel ministers, including:
- Chris Morgan
- Owie Abutu
- Oche JohnKing
- G Papa Wilson
- Comfort Idoko
- Pash Tim
- Victor Edeh
- Temple Nation
- + many other anointed gospel ministers
Places of Ministry
Where he has ministered
By the grace of God, Petra Praise has ministered in several churches, conferences, crusades, and worship gatherings, including:
- Dunamis International Gospel CentreAbuja
- Encounter with JesusNiger State
- Methodist ChurchAbuja
- Methodist ChurchBenue State
- Christ EmbassyAbuja
- Various church conferences, worship services, revival meetings, crusades, and special gospel events across Nigeria
Vision
Petra Praise is committed to seeing lives transformed through the power of worship and the preaching of the Gospel in song — raising an atmosphere where people encounter God's presence, experience healing, and develop a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
As his ministry continues to grow, Petra Praise remains devoted to excellence, humility, and faithful service — trusting God to expand his reach and use his music to impact lives across Nigeria and the nations of the world.