Davido, Adekunle Gold to headline ‘The BlockParty’ events in Lagos

Davido and Adekunle Gold, the Afrobeats singers, are set to headline ‘The BlockParty’ youth festivals in Lagos.

In a statement released on Wednesday, the event organisers said the festival will take place on December 26 and January 1, 2024.

The statement said Davido will headline the Lagos island iteration of the event, with the theme ‘Timeless BlockParty’ on December 26.

The Grammy-nominated singer will also perform alongside other musicians such as Fave, Odumodublvck, Shallipopi, Victony, and Dopecaesar.

Adekunle Gold, on the other hand, will be the main act for the Lagos mainland BlockParty’s fifth anniversary on New Year’s Day.

“OBO will be joined by other top talents, ensuring a diverse and exciting lineup that reflects the richness of Africa’s music scene,” the statement reads in part.

“The event will also feature the BlockParty SoundSystem – an exceptional lineup of DJs and hype men, all of whom are celebrated figures in the music and entertainment industry.

“The BlockParty radio comprises budding disc jockeys – DJ Titanium, Maze x Mxtreme, and SmallztheDJ – who are sure to captivate audiences and keep the dance floor alive and kicking all night long.

“The trio of hype men – Livewire, MIA, and Tolu Daniels, will be tasked with engaging the crowd, creating a charged atmosphere, and ensuring every moment is filled with exhilaration and enthusiasm.”

Tobi Mohammed, founder, BlockParty and managing partner at The Plug, said he is thrilled to have the Afrobeats stars as headliners for the event.

“This is our way of saying thank you to all those who have been a part of our journey since 2018, and it is symbolic of the amazing plans we have for the festival in 2024,” he said.

“We are confident that these two events will be a highlight of the year for all attendees.”