Adekunle Gold, ahead of his headline concert at the National Theatre scheduled for December 2025, has set a new record for artists in the country.
Multiple award-winning singer and performer, Adekunle Gold, has set a new record for Nigerian artists by becoming the first and only Nigerian artist to sell out and headline a concert in the main bowl hall of the Wole Soyinka Centre of Culture and Creative Arts (formerly known as the National Theatre)
ahead of his highly anticipated performance scheduled for December 26, 2025.
The singer took to his social media platform to share the exciting news. Adekunle Gold is set to deliver one of the most distinctive live performances of his career as he headlines a full orchestral concert in Lagos on December 26, 2025, a show that is already being described as a landmark moment for Nigerian pop music.
What makes the concert special is its scale and artistic ambition. Unlike conventional Afropop shows driven by backing tracks and live bands alone, Adekunle Gold will perform his catalogue with the support of a full orchestra, blending classical instrumentation with contemporary African sounds. Strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion will be layered into his music, offering a richer, more cinematic interpretation of songs fans already know.
The performance is also designed as a career-spanning experience. Adekunle Gold is expected to revisit songs from across his discography, re-imagined with orchestral arrangements that highlight songwriting, melody, and storytelling rather than just tempo and dance energy.
Another defining element is the concert’s cultural fusion. Adekunle Gold has consistently drawn from highlife, Fuji-inspired rhythms, soul, and modern Afropop.
Presenting these influences through an orchestral lens underscores his commitment to preserving African musical identity while pushing it into new, globally relevant spaces. The show is expected to reflect this balance of traditional roots meeting refined, large-scale musical production.
The timing and location further elevate its significance. Scheduled for Boxing Day during Lagos’ peak entertainment season, the concert stands out in a crowded calendar by offering something deliberately different from the usual club-style and arena performances associated with Detty December.
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