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Adekunle Gold Honoured With Plaque After Historic Sold-Out Night at the National Theatre
Adekunle Gold became the first artiste to sell out the newly renovated National Theatre, following it’s renaming as the Wole Soyinka centre for culture and creative arts. His concert on December 26, 2025, filled the 3,500-capacity hall just weeks after it’s reopening.
The performances spanned all six albums, with a strong focus on his Fuji project. The 55-piece MUSON Orchestra joined his band, The 79th Element, enhancing the richness of the life performance. Olamide hosted. Davido performed Only God Can Save Me, while Adewale Ayuba and Yinka Ayefele joined the lineup.
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After the show, Adekunle gold received plaques. One honoured him as the venues first sell-out headliner, while the other was presented to his label. He later thanked fans on social media and announced dates for his North America tour.
Social media quickly filled with videos of the orchestra and guest appearances, with fans describing the night as a key moment for live shows in Lagos.
With improved sound and seating, the National Theatre is once again hosting major acts. Adekunle Gold’s set ran for over two hours, blending fuji, highlife, and afrobeats.
The crowd sang along to hits like High as well as new Fuji tracks, with lights and screens moving in sync with the music.
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The plaque ceremony took place backstage, where officials from the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts handed them over. Photos from the moment spread across Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), as fans trended #AGNationalTheatre.
Fans have since described the show as setting a new standard for concerts. Lagos venues are already booking more dates. Adekunle Gold is set to release new music in 2026, with North America tour dates beginning soon.
