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  • Burna Boy Breaks Records with Sold-Out Stadium Show in South America

    Burna Boy Breaks Records with Sold-Out Stadium Show in South America

    Burna Boy delivered a sold-out stadium performance in South America, with concert footage showing a massive crowd singing along—another marker of Afrobeats’ expanding global footprint.

    His live-performance reputation remains a key differentiator, as he continues to scale beyond traditional markets dominated by Latin pop and reggaeton.

    On stage, Burna Boy also spoke on global unity and the power of African rhythm, sustaining momentum from recent project eras into a touring run that shows no signs of slowing.

    Echotitbits take: Burna Boy is playing a long game anchored on physical presence and market expansion. The South America milestone is strategic: it opens a new corridor for Nigerian music exports and reinforces his positioning as a global stadium-grade performer.
    Source: Facebook/Groups – https://web.facebook.com/groups/1216132415579847/posts/2205607019965710/?_rdc=1&_rdr# 2026-01-26
    Photo Credit: Modaculture

  • Adekunle Gold gets a sold‑out plaque at Lagos’ revived National Theatre complex

    Adekunle Gold gets a sold‑out plaque at Lagos’ revived National Theatre complex

    2026-01-02 09:00:00

    Reporting by Channels Television indicates Adekunle Gold received a plaque recognizing a sold‑out show at the renovated National Theatre complex in Lagos.

    Fans are calling it both an artist win and a venue win, reading it as a sign that Nigeria’s big‑ticket live entertainment is regaining confidence.

    The moment is also fueling fresh talk about how the refurbished space could become a new benchmark for Lagos headline concerts.

    • TheCable Lifestyle (Outlet): “the first artist to sell out the Wole Soyinka Centre.”
    • BellaNaija (Outlet): “North America is up next…”

    Echotitbits take: Plaques like this aren’t just mementos—they’re signals to sponsors, venue operators, and touring partners that audiences will show up at scale. Watch for a rush of bookings from other top acts, and whether the venue’s programming stays consistent enough to cement it as Lagos’ new prestige stage.

    Source: Channels Television — January 2, 2026 — https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.channelstv.com/2026/01/01/adekunle-gold-receives-plaque-for-becoming-first-artiste-to-sell-out-wole-soyinka-centre/amp/

    Channels Television
    2026-01-02
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  • Wizkid’s surprise appearance at Gunna’s Lagos set turns Detty December Fest into a headline

    Wizkid’s surprise appearance at Gunna’s Lagos set turns Detty December Fest into a headline

    2026-01-02 09:00:00

    In a report published by BellaNaija, Wizkid made a surprise appearance during Gunna’s Detty December Fest performance, sending the crowd into instant frenzy.

    The moment is being shared as another example of Lagos’ December pipeline—global acts arriving, then colliding with Nigerian star power on stage.

    Beyond the hype, fans are already asking the practical question: was it a one-off cameo, or the start of a wider collaboration push?

    • Vanguard (Outlet): “Wizkid thrilled fans with a surprise appearance.”
    • Instagram clip share (Instagram): “Moment Wizkid joined Gunna on stage.”

    Echotitbits take: Surprise stage link-ups now function like mini marketing campaigns: the clips travel, the festival gets free press, and both artists benefit from cross‑audience exposure. Watch next for any official reposts, backstage footage, or remix chatter—those are usually the signals that a viral performance is being turned into a deliberate rollout.

    Source: BellaNaija — December 31, 2025 — https://www.bellanaija.com/2025/12/wizkid-gunna-surprise-detty-december-fest/

    BellaNaija
    2025-12-31
    Photo Credit: BellaNaija

  • Gunna’s Detty December stop signals Lagos’ growing pull on global tours

    Gunna’s Detty December stop signals Lagos’ growing pull on global tours

    Photo Credit: AllHipHop

    2025-12-29

    Reporting by AllHipHop indicates Gunna has added African dates to his WUN World Tour, with Lagos positioned as a headline stop during the Detty December wave.

    The move underscores how Lagos has become a must-hit end-of-year circuit for international acts as festival infrastructure and brand activations expand.

    For fans, the larger signal is clear: Detty December isn’t only local hype anymore—it’s an international booking season.

    Verification

    • Detty December Fest (Official website): “Global hip-hop sensation Gunna hits the stage on 29th December at Ilubirin, Ikoyi.”
    • Culture Custodian (Facebook): “Gunna will be performing live in Lagos on December 29.”

    Echotitbits take: International bookings bring tourism spend, sponsorship dollars, and diaspora travel momentum to Lagos. Watch next for additional global acts announced for the season—and how pricing, venue logistics, and security shape the experience.

    Source: AllHipHop — December 29, 2025 — https://allhiphop.com/news/gunna-brings-wun-world-tour-to-africa/

    AllHipHop
    2025-12-29