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  • Inside the luxury after-party that followed Adekunle Gold’s National Theatre milestone

    Inside the luxury after-party that followed Adekunle Gold’s National Theatre milestone

    According to BellaNaija, The Macallan hosted an exclusive rooftop after-party after Adekunle Gold’s landmark concert at the newly renovated National Theatre (now the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts).

    The feature describes a black-tie Lagos night—DJs, hypemen, and a curated guest list of creatives and tastemakers—built around a premium brand partnership that’s becoming more common in Afrobeats live events.

    The broader storyline is the venue itself: big shows returning to the National Theatre ecosystem, with artists positioning performances as cultural moments, not just concerts.

    • PUNCH reports the concert “sold out within just five days of announcement,” underscoring the scale of the moment. (PUNCH — website)
    • The Macallan’s Instagram reel says it “created the perfect conditions for celebration” following the concert. (The Macallan — Instagram)

    Echotitbits take: This is the blueprint for 2026: brands + culture + premium storytelling. Watch whether more legacy venues and corporate partners chase similar ‘heritage’ collaborations—and whether fans reward experiences that feel elevated (or reject anything that looks too sponsored).

    Source: BellaNaija — January 10, 2026 — https://www.bellanaija.com/2026/01/themacallan-adekunlegold-concert/

    BellaNaija 2026-01-10

    Photo Credit: The Macallan / BellaNaija

  • Davido’s Billboard Arabia Moment Becomes a Rollout Weapon as Fans Track the Next Drop

    Davido’s Billboard Arabia Moment Becomes a Rollout Weapon as Fans Track the Next Drop

    According to The Guardian Nigeria, Davido’s Billboard Arabia cover moment is doubling as a launchpad for bigger global headlines, with the interview cycle feeding fan speculation about what’s next.

    The article frames the cover as a milestone that reinforces his global positioning across regions and audiences.

    It also shows how fans convert interviews into marketing engines—snippets and throwbacks become countdown content.

    For verification, the Guardian ties the interview coverage to renewed collaboration talk; major music and entertainment pages have echoed the same cover-and-rollout narrative in their recaps.

    Echotitbits take: Interviews are now rollout assets. Watch for a region-by-region media run that targets new audiences beyond the usual US/UK circuit.

    Source: The Guardian Nigeria — January 10, 2026 — https://guardian.ng/saturday-magazine/weekend-beats/davido-ignites-excitement-as-date-for-project-with-chris-brown-is-unveiled/

    The Guardian Nigeria 2026-01-10
    Photo Credit: The Guardian Nigeria