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Adekunle Gold has announced a landmark homecoming concert set for December 26 at the National Theatre in Lagos, marking one of the most ambitious performances of his career.


The Afrobeats singer revealed the event on his official X account on Sunday, December 14, confirming that the show will feature a 55-piece MUSON Orchestra alongside his live band, The 79th Element. The concert is expected to span his entire six-album discography, offering a retrospective of his decade-long career.


Adekunle Gold, also known as AG Baby, described the performance as a journey through the body of work that has shaped his musical evolution. The National Theatre venue underscores the cultural significance of the event, positioning the concert as a homecoming rooted in Nigerian artistic heritage.


The announcement follows the release of his sixth studio album, Fuji, on October 3, 2025. The project represents a return to his roots and draws inspiration from indigenous Yoruba sounds. Fuji is an acronym for “Finding Uncharted Journeys Inside,” reflecting themes of identity, growth, and self-discovery.

The album received a generally positive critical response, with reviewers praising its fusion of traditional rhythms and contemporary pop. Commercially, Fuji topped Apple Music’s Top Albums chart in Nigeria and charted in more than 50 countries, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Canada.


Throughout his career, Adekunle Gold has been known for stylistic reinvention, transitioning from the highlife influences of his debut era to a more global Afropop sound. He has described Fuji as his most personal project to date, shaped by experiences ranging from personal loss to fatherhood.


The Boxing Day concert is expected to reinterpret his catalogue with orchestral arrangements, blending Afrobeats and Fuji influences with classical instrumentation. Organisers say the collaboration between the orchestra and The 79th Element band aims to deliver a distinctive live experience and highlight Adekunle Gold’s cultural and musical legacy.

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Adekunle Gold Sets Lagos Homecoming With 55-Piece Orchestra

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Witty Pascal

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Dec 15, 2025

May 15, 2026

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Adekunle Gold will headline a Boxing Day homecoming concert in Lagos, backed by a 55-piece orchestra at the National Theatre.

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Adekunle Gold has announced a landmark homecoming concert set for December 26 at the National Theatre in Lagos, marking one of the most ambitious performances of his career.


The Afrobeats singer revealed the event on his official X account on Sunday, December 14, confirming that the show will feature a 55-piece MUSON Orchestra alongside his live band, The 79th Element. The concert is expected to span his entire six-album discography, offering a retrospective of his decade-long career.


Adekunle Gold, also known as AG Baby, described the performance as a journey through the body of work that has shaped his musical evolution. The National Theatre venue underscores the cultural significance of the event, positioning the concert as a homecoming rooted in Nigerian artistic heritage.

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The announcement follows the release of his sixth studio album, Fuji, on October 3, 2025. The project represents a return to his roots and draws inspiration from indigenous Yoruba sounds. Fuji is an acronym for “Finding Uncharted Journeys Inside,” reflecting themes of identity, growth, and self-discovery.

The album received a generally positive critical response, with reviewers praising its fusion of traditional rhythms and contemporary pop. Commercially, Fuji topped Apple Music’s Top Albums chart in Nigeria and charted in more than 50 countries, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Canada.


Throughout his career, Adekunle Gold has been known for stylistic reinvention, transitioning from the highlife influences of his debut era to a more global Afropop sound. He has described Fuji as his most personal project to date, shaped by experiences ranging from personal loss to fatherhood.

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The Boxing Day concert is expected to reinterpret his catalogue with orchestral arrangements, blending Afrobeats and Fuji influences with classical instrumentation. Organisers say the collaboration between the orchestra and The 79th Element band aims to deliver a distinctive live experience and highlight Adekunle Gold’s cultural and musical legacy.



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