Afrobeats sensation Adekunle Gold has etched his name in Nigerian music history by becoming the first artiste to sell out the prestigious Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts (formerly National Theatre) in Lagos. On January 1, 2026, he received two plaques recognizing his December 26, 2025, "Fuji" concert triumph that packed the 3,560-capacity venue with fans, industry giants, and a 55-piece orchestra.
The Boxing Day spectacle blended Afrobeats, highlife, and Fuji from AG's latest album, backed by his band The 79th Element and MUSON orchestra for an orchestral reimagination of hits. Olamide electrified the crowd with a surprise intro, joined by Fuji icon Adewale Ayuba and gospel maestro Yinka Ayefele in a cultural fusion that revived the renovated landmark post-October 2025 reopening. Black-tie attendees hailed the intimate yet grand production as a benchmark for live Nigerian music.
One plaque honored Adekunle Gold as pioneer headliner, the other saluted Something Different Management for orchestration, cementing the event's legacy amid Detty December highs claimed by peers like Mr Eazi. Organizers spotlighted the sellout as validation for the venue's cultural revival, drawing creatives beyond music circles.
Olamide praised AG's consistency, while fans raved about emotional storytelling and stagecraft elevating tracks like love anthems to orchestral heights. The feat caps 2025's live scene amid Nollywood shifts like Anita Joseph's spat, positioning Adekunle Gold for global strides post-Detty triumph.