Over one million worshippers joined the 2025 Hallelujah Challenge led by Nathaniel Bassey on Wednesday night.
The global midnight praise session drew participants from across continents through multiple social media platforms.
The 2025 Hallelujah Challenge, a global midnight praise and worship program led by gospel artist Nathaniel Bassey, has drawn over one million viewers across major social media platforms.
Data from recent live streams show that more than 1.2 million people joined the October session on Wednesday night, connecting through YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Now in its 15th day, the online gathering united participants from around the world in a night of worship and prayer.
The Hallelujah Challenge began in 2017 as an impromptu live session from Bassey’s home and has since grown into one of the largest virtual Christian events globally. It combines music, prayer, and testimonies, with millions joining from different continents.
Speaking about the milestone, Bassey said the expansion of the Challenge is evidence of divine influence. “What started as a simple act of obedience to God has become a global altar of worship,” he said. “Every time we sing and pray, God moves in ways that break barriers and unite people.”
The program, which usually begins at 11:59 p.m., features one hour of praise and intercession. Each season of the Challenge ends with a physical Hallelujah Festival that brings thousands together for live worship and testimonies.
Bassey described the movement as more than an event, emphasizing that its strength lies in genuine worship and shared faith. “When believers unite in praise, miracles happen. That’s what we’ve witnessed since 2017,” he added.
Over the years, the Hallelujah Challenge has continued to grow, with participants sharing stories of healing, breakthroughs, and answered prayers. As the October edition moves forward, Bassey encouraged worshippers to stay devoted, saying the world needs hope and faith more than ever.
“Through praise, we remind the world that God still reigns and still answers prayers,” he said.
