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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 Makes History at Wole Soyinka Centre in Lagos

    Adekunle Gold Makes History at Wole Soyinka Centre in Lagos

    According to a post by Leadership Newspapers, Afrobeats sensation Adekunle Gold has become the first contemporary music artist to sell out a headline performance at the prestigious Wole Soyinka Centre in Lagos. The achievement is being hailed as a ‘cultural reset,’ bridging the gap between mainstream pop music and the high-art intellectual spaces traditionally reserved for literary and theatrical events.

    The concert, which featured an acoustic set and a live band, showcased the ‘Tequila Ever After’ singer’s evolution from ‘King of Highlife’ to a global genre-bending icon. Fans on TikTok have shared numerous clips of the intimate performance, praising the artist’s vocal range and the sophisticated production of the event.

    Validating reports from The Nation and Vanguard highlight the significance of the venue. The Nation reported that ‘AG Baby has officially crossed into the legendary tier,’ while Vanguard noted, ‘The sold-out show proves that Nigerian audiences are hungry for more than just club bangers.’

    Echotitbits take: Adekunle Gold is playing the long game. While his peers are chasing stadium tours in the US, he is building a ‘prestige’ brand at home. Selling out a venue named after a Nobel laureate positions him as a thinking man’s artist, potentially opening doors for more ‘cultural ambassador’ roles and high-end brand partnerships in 2026.
    Source: Leadership Newspapers – https://leadership.ng/adekunle-gold-makes-history-as-first-artiste-to-sell-out-wole-soyinka-centre-in-lagos/ January 4, 2026
    Photo Credit: Leadership Newspapers

  • 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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