Singer Adekunle Gold has made history as the first artiste to sell out a show at the newly renovated Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts in Lagos.
The milestone was achieved on December 26, 2025, when Adekunle Gold performed to a full house of 3,560 seats at the venue, formerly known as the National Theatre, during his Fuji concert. The event was among the first major live performances held at the centre since its reopening in October 2025.
In recognition of the achievement, organisers presented two plaques: one to Something Different Management, Events and Record Label for organising the show, and another honoring Adekunle Gold as the first artiste to headline and sell out the venue. The plaque for the label read:
“Something Different Management, Events and Record Label. Record label for Adekunle Gold sold out National Theatre event in Lagos, Nigeria.”
The concert featured a unique fusion of Afrobeats and orchestral music, with a full orchestra accompanying Adekunle Gold throughout the performance. Guests were asked to attend in black tie, and the event drew top figures from Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
Rapper Olamide introduced Adekunle Gold, saying:
“Please join me in welcoming the big fish, AG Baby, Adekunle Gold, also known as Mr Kosoko. Sit back, relax, and enjoy good music.”
Special appearances by Fuji legend Adewale Ayuba and gospel singer Yinka Ayefele added further variety to the evening’s musical lineup.
The venue was renamed the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts in honor of Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka following the extensive renovation of the National Theatre.
