VANITI Lagos 3rd anniversary celebrations begin tonight, September 25, as the Lagos nightlife venue marks three years with a two-weekend programme featuring some of Nigeria’s well-known music stars. Patoranking will headline the opening night, with Duncan Mighty scheduled to perform on Saturday, September 26, and Mr P, formerly of P-Square, taking the stage on Sunday,…
Seyi Vibez is bringing the momentum from his new album campaign back to Lagos, where he will headline the Jameson GTA Lagos Independence Day celebration on October 1. The singer has partnered with Mainland Block Party for the event, which will run from 5 p.m. until 2 a.m. on Lagos Island. Tickets are listed from…
Davido and Lil Baby’s backstage meeting at Afro Plus Fest 2026 may have looked like a simple celebrity moment, but it reflects something bigger happening around African music in the United States. After performing on the opening night of the three-day festival in Landover, Maryland, Lil Baby reportedly sought out Davido for a brief conversation…
Burna Boy is once again showing why African music’s global growth is increasingly becoming a live-business story, not just a streaming story. Newly reported concert data places the Nigerian singer at the top of Africa’s global touring market, with more than $40 million in revenue from major international performances. The figures put him comfortably ahead…
The worsening relationship between Nigeria and South Africa is beginning to affect something that has historically brought the two countries closer: entertainment. South African pop star Tyla has removed Lagos from her A*POP World Tour itinerary after days of intense backlash from Nigerians over renewed xenophobic attacks against Nigerians and other African migrants in South…
Davido is looking to borrow one of Bad Bunny’s biggest ideas and bring it to Lagos: instead of taking the concert to the fans, make the fans come to the city. The Nigerian superstar has announced plans for a Lagos residency in December, saying he wants to replicate the model Bad Bunny used in Puerto…
Nigerian music superstar Wizkid is heading back to the United States this month with two major festival headline performances, giving fans what many have dubbed “Starboy Month.” The Grammy-winning singer confirmed the appearances as part of his packed 2026 international schedule, which continues to strengthen his global presence. Wizkid will first headline BlastFest on Saturday,…
Jay-Z’s final Yankee Stadium anniversary concert became one of the biggest talking points in hip-hop after Pharrell Williams delivered a fiery speech that sent fans into a frenzy, while Rihanna and Beyoncé shared the stage for the first time in around a decade during the star-studded finale. Joining Pusha T on stage, Pharrell referenced Jay-Z’s…
Jay-Z kicked off his three-night Yankee Stadium residency in spectacular fashion by bringing out Beyoncé and their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, for surprise performances during the opening night of his anniversary concert series. The show celebrated the 30th anniversary of Reasonable Doubt, Jay-Z’s landmark debut album. Beyoncé thrilled the sold-out crowd by joining her husband…
Afrobeats superstar Rema delivered one of the standout performances of this year’s Yardland Festival in Paris after opening his set with a powerful rendition of the Nigerian national anthem before seamlessly transitioning into his hit song “Kelebu.” Headlining the final day of the festival at the Hippodrome Paris-Vincennes, the Nigerian singer surprised thousands of fans…
