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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

  • 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
    Photo Credit: Instagram

  • ‘Seven Doors’ and ‘Farmer’s Bride’ lead the night as 2025 BON Awards crown winners

    ‘Seven Doors’ and ‘Farmer’s Bride’ lead the night as 2025 BON Awards crown winners

    Photo credit: Best of Nollywood Awards (Instagram profile)

    According to TheCable Lifestyle, the 2025 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards ceremony celebrated standout films and performances, with major wins spread across top titles.

    The event’s headline story was the strong showing by ‘Seven Doors’ alongside ‘Farmer’s Bride’, as the awards spotlighted craft categories and marquee acting honors.

    Beyond trophies, the winners list has already started shaping audience watchlists and streaming demand going into the year-end holidays.

    • Premium Times (website): “Femi Adebayo’s cinematic thriller ‘Seven Doors’ was the biggest winner at the 2025 Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards…”
    • The Eagle Online (website): “Seven Doors shines at 2025 BON Awards + Full list of winners…”

    Analysis/Echotitbits take: BON’s winners list is a quick signal for what Nollywood’s industry tastemakers believe is ‘working’ right now—and it often influences acquisition decisions, streaming placements, and promo budgets. Watch for post-awards reruns, new distribution announcements, and a surge in cast interviews as studios try to convert trophies into ticket/streaming momentum.

    Source: TheCable Lifestyle — 2025-12-15 — https://lifestyle.thecable.ng/full-list-seven-doors-farmers-bride-win-big-at-2025-bon-awards/
    2025-12-15