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OpenAI has signed its first major licensing deal to bring well-known characters to life on its Sora video generation tool.

The company said the agreement with Walt Disney was part of a push to ensure the rights of creators in the generative artificial intelligence (AI) space amid growing concerns over copyright, fakes and misinformation.

It forms part of a $1bn Disney investment in OpenAI, that will see the entertainment firm roll out ChatGPT to its staff and grow its AI capabilities.

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The initial three-year licensing deal will allow Sora users to generate and share videos based on more than 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar and Star Wars characters.

These include Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and Luke Skywalker.

Sora allows people to quickly create realistic clips based merely on text prompts.

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Disney and OpenAI said they were committed to responsible use of AI amid the backlash from critics who have pointed to widespread misuse of generative AI in the social media space – a practice known as AI slop.

Some have depicted fake messages from celebrities and even used the dead.

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said: “This agreement shows how AI companies and creative leaders can work together responsibly to promote innovation that benefits society, respect the importance of creativity, and help works reach vast new audiences.

His counterpart at Disney, Bob Iger, added that the partnership would “extend the reach of our storytelling through generative AI, while respecting and protecting creators and their works”.

As part of the deal, some user-generated Sora videos will be made available on the Disney+ streaming service.

Dan Coatsworth, head of markets at AJ Bell, said of the tie-up: “It’s a win-win situation for Disney and OpenAI. Disney gets to deploy its beloved brands in the world of AI while keeping control of the intellectual property.

“Fans can use Disney characters to make videos and take social media content to another level. That could drive significant traffic to OpenAI’s Sora social media platform, turning a relatively unknown entity into a household name in a flash.

“As part owner of the business, Disney will be able to use the equity stake in OpenAI to ensure its characters are used in a controlled environment.

“It’s a significant step forward for the concept of fan fiction”, he concluded.



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Verydarkman Threatens To Release Evidence Against Pastor Chris Okafor, Prophet Jeremiah

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Controversial Nigerian influencer and social critic, Verydarkman, has pledged to expose what he claims is scandalous evidence involving Pastor Chris Okafor and Prophet Jeremiah Omoto Fufeyin.

Verydarkman made the threat on Sunday afternoon in a video shared on his Instagram page while reacting to the arrest of actress Doris Ogala.

While calling for Doris’s release before Tuesday, December 23, 2025, Verydarkman vowed to make public alleged criminal evidence against Pastor Chris Okafor of the Grace Nation Bible Ministry and Prophet Jeremiah Fufeyin.

Sharing details of his phone conversation with Doris before her arrest, Verydarkman claimed that the actress had already sent all the evidence to him.

“Doris is not as evil as the pastors that use her to cover atrocity, the pastor that manipulated her and promised to buy her a car so that she could do their bidding. These so-called evil men of God hide under the name of Jesus Christ to take advantage of women, girl children, boys, and married women under the name of Jesus Christ.

“Doris is one of the many that have been manipulated by the so called men of God. A lot of women out there have different stories to talk about. Please note that Doris was used; she was an accomplice. Take it from me. Now, to the Nigeria Police, or DSS or whoever that arrested her, I know your plan is because she said she get evidence. Your people’s move is to take the evidence from her, mess her up and then release her later.

“Let me advise you, just let her go. Everything you think is on her phone is with me. So, you better let her go. I give you until Tuesday to let her go. If you don’t let her go, there’s no problem, then we all start. And you know what I do? I go very hard. I’m talking to you, Chris Okafor. I’m talking to you Jeremiah. If by Tuesday I don’t see that lady, hell will be let loose. It will be very, very messy if by Tuesday she’s not out.

“Trust me, I have so much proof. It will be very messy. And guess what? The people can’t do me anything because the EFCC encounter has taught me a lot. I have sent all the evidence to 20 different persons and I will wipe the chats. I will wipe the chats after they have received it. You cannot even know who I sent it to, just in case the police pick me up , they will just be seeing evidence flying right and centre,” he stated.

VeryDarkMan shares voicenote with Doris Ogala, gives Pastors Chris Okafor and Jeremiah a warning to release her before Tuesday else “Things Will Get Very Messy”.pic.twitter.com/gWJREzPvge

— Rita Sunshine (@1RitaSunshine) December 21, 2025

Doris Ogala was arrested on Saturday, December 20, 2025, after calling out the founder of the Grace Nation Bible Ministry, Chris Okafor, over his alleged failure to fulfil a marriage promise to her.

In a series of posts on Instagram, the actress disclosed how she allegedly helped Pastor Chris Okafor and Jeremiah Fufeyin to silence the case of a missing child, Testimony, as well as other criminal cases levelled against them.

 





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Siobhan MacGowan almost looks surprised as she remembers.

“It went very, very quickly. Even the first year went really quickly. Two years… you know,” she tails off.

The 24 months since her brother Shane died have flown by in one sense, but it’s clear that the family’s grief has barely subsided.

“It’s still very raw for me,” Siobhan says. “I can’t listen to Shane’s music, and I can’t watch him on video or listen to him speak.”

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Legendary frontman of The Pogues, Shane MacGowan died on 30 November 2023 at the age of 65, following a long illness.

He passed away in the lead-up to Christmas, a time when his voice is heard on every radio station and in every pub – in the form of Fairytale Of New York.

Shane and Siobhan on the Tipperary wilds

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For his sister, the festive anthem – which he co-penned with the band’s banjoist Jem Finer – is now a visceral torment.

“You can be a genius, the way you can avoid it [the song]”, Siobhan says. “If it’s coming on, I just turn it straight off. If I’m in a supermarket, I just block it out, or I go into the loo, or I go outside, or I do something like that, but I have to block it.”

She can’t listen to Fairytale “at all”. “It’s just pain. Pain in my heart. It’s just so painful.”

We look at a picture of Siobhan and Shane from Christmas Day 1987. Fairytale Of New York was number one in Ireland, but had been pipped by the Pet Shop Boys in the UK.

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Christmas in 1987. Family photo

“I remember him saying he wouldn’t have minded if it had been Michael Jackson that had beaten him,” Siobhan recalls. “But he couldn’t forgive the Pet Shop Boys. And it was a terrible cover of Always On My Mind! It was dreadful like, so he couldn’t forgive that.”

But Shane got over it? “No,” she bursts out laughing.

Siobhan and Shane celebrating his 60th birthday , on Christmas Day, in Tipperary, Ireland

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Siobhan and Shane celebrating his 60th birthday , on Christmas Day, in Tipperary, Ireland

On a fresh, clear winter’s day, we are sitting by the banks of the Shannon in Dromineer, Co Tipperary. It’s one of the locations that inspired Shane’s song The Broad Majestic Shannon. Since the death of the singer, born in the UK to Irish parents, fans have made the pilgrimage to this part of Ireland, desperate to seek out the places that shaped his music.

Siobhan, along with Shane’s widow, Victoria Mary Clarke, has launched a self-guided walking tour called Unravelling Shane, in a bid to give some structure to those journeys.

In the town of Nenagh, we visit some of the spots on the map, including Philly Ryan’s pub, Shane’s favourite watering hole. Philly is behind the bar, an ebullient force of nature, dressed like an undertaker. That’s because he is one. In time-honoured Irish fashion, he is both publican and funeral director.

Shane about to perform at Philly Ryan's

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Shane about to perform at Philly Ryan’s

In one role, he enjoyed many a raucous night with Shane MacGowan. In the other, he planned the funeral of his great friend. “Such a shock,” he says, recalling the phone call from Siobhan after her brother died.

Sitting among endless Shane and Pogues memorabilia, Philly reckons the late singer would enjoy the posthumous boost to Tipperary tourism.

The flag from Shane's coffin framed in Philly Ryan's pub in Nenagh, Co Tipperary, Ireland

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The flag from Shane’s coffin framed in Philly Ryan’s pub in Nenagh, Co Tipperary, Ireland

“Shane loved Nenagh,” Philly says. “He’d have loved to get that attention onto Nenagh as a gift from Shane MacGowan to people of Nenagh. Nenagh was his town and he loved it dearly.”

Fans from all over the world wander into the pub now, looking for a tangible taste of Shane MacGowan’s legacy.

“We’ve had requests from places like Serbia, Italy, Germany, America, Japan,” says Carmel Ormond of the new walking tour. She’s a tourism officer with Destination Lough Derg.

Murals in the town of Nenagh, Co Tipperary

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Murals in the town of Nenagh, Co Tipperary

“It’s a huge amount of people interested from Japan, from Australia. We’ve requests from all over the world. We constantly meet people that are rambling around trying to find an area. It has become a huge tourist attraction.”

Another stop in Nenagh is the St Mary of the Rosary church, where Shane used to attend Sunday mass with his mother. Two years ago, it was the venue for his funeral. Attended by Johnny Depp and Nick Cave, it was streamed live around the world, as family members danced in the aisle to Fairytale Of New York.

Shane (wearing cap) and Siobhan (in front of him) on a farm in Tipperary, Ireland

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Shane (wearing cap) and Siobhan (in front of him) on a farm in Tipperary, Ireland

“I danced with my husband and my heart was absolutely breaking,” Siobhan remembers. “I danced through it, and I did it for him. It was a dance of defiance against death. I thought, death is not going to stop this song.”

As his family continue to grapple with their loss this festive period, Shane MacGowan’s legacy is continuing to be shaped. Siobhan says his passing made her finally appreciate the full gifts of her sibling as an artist and a person.

“It was then I realised the huge volume of work and people’s reaction to him and his work that, to me, was extraordinary. Like I thought, wow, look at what you did. That’s what I said, look at what you did, you know.

“It only seems to be getting stronger. His legacy only seems to be getting stronger.”



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The Moment Burna Boy Surprised Shallipopi At Lagos Concert (Video)

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Grammy-winning Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy ignited the crowd on Friday night with an unannounced appearance during Shallipopi’s headline performance at Iconiq Fest in Lagos, sending fans into a state of sheer excitement.

The surprise moment unfolded at the Landmark Event Centre, where Burna Boy joined Shallipopi on stage during the closing segment of the rapper’s set.

🤯 The WHOLESOME MOMENT shallipopi surprised the crowd with Burna boy 🐐

ODG really fvcks with Pluto presido fr.. from uk to France to Manchester to Lagos 🐐 https://t.co/kvh9ZE9AgP pic.twitter.com/ZLbJ2g77Ff

— My Godfather! (@mygodfather0) December 21, 2025

Dressed casually, the global star instantly lifted the energy at the venue, turning the performance into what has since become the most talked-about moment of the festival’s three-day debut.

The duo thrilled fans with a live rendition of “Laho II (Remix)”, after which Burna Boy went on to perform his hit single “Dem Dey.” At one point, Shallipopi hailed Burna Boy as “ODG, the highest,” a remark that drew thunderous cheers from the packed audience.

🚨Burna Boy made a Surprise Appearance at Shallipopis Lagos Headline show 🤩🔥 pic.twitter.com/ybrXDENgxx

— HYPETRIBE (@hypetribeng) December 21, 2025

Iconiq Fest ran from December 18 to 20, with Chike, BNXN and Shallipopi headlining across the three days. Other acts on the lineup included Famous Pluto and Zerry DL, as the festival carved out a strong place for itself in Lagos’ ever-growing “Detty December” calendar.

Organisers recorded a strong turnout throughout the event, with no major disruptions reported. Burna Boy’s unexpected appearance, however, stood out as the defining highlight, instantly dominating conversations on social media and among concertgoers.

In a December already filled with high-profile shows and musical comebacks, the unplanned collaboration served as a reminder that the most electric moments in live music are often the ones no one sees coming.

 





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Men Are Now Chasing Single Mothers, They Want To Marry Us – Nollywood Actress, Iyabo Ojo Says (Video)

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Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has shared her perspective on society’s current perception of single mothers.

In a video, the mother of two said the attitude has changed as more men are openly seeking serious relationships with women who already have children.

The actress spoke on December 20, 2025, while addressing the growing confidence among single mothers and how they are now better accepted in relationships and marriage.

She explained that single motherhood is no longer seen as something to be ashamed of, noting that many women in this situation are thriving in their careers and raising successful children.

According to her, the old belief that single mothers should be sidelined is fading fast.

Iyabo Ojo said many men now prefer single mothers because they are more mature and understand life better.

She added that these men are no longer interested in casual relationships but often make it clear that they want commitment and marriage.

She also encouraged women who have gone through broken relationships not to lose hope, stating that the end of one relationship does not mean the end of love or marriage opportunities.

The actress described herself as the President General of the Single Mothers Association and urged single mothers to carry themselves with confidence, strength, and self-respect.

She advised them not to feel embarrassed about their status, stressing that their value is not reduced because they have children.

Iyabo Ojo concluded by reminding women that being left by a partner does not make them unwanted, as there will always be someone ready to love and accept them fully.

She said: “Gone are the days when being a single mother was a stigma. Single mothers’ children are doing great things in life. Men are chasing single mothers. They are even begging us that they don’t want us to be a side chick. They want us to marry them because we have experience. If a man leaves you, another man will accept you. I am The President General of the Single Mothers Association.”

” Men are now chasing after single mothers, they are begging us because we have experience” – Iyabo Ojo pic.twitter.com/5HI8BgpCHY

— Metro Naija (@metronaija) December 20, 2025



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Nollywood Actress, Doris Ogala Reportedly Arrested After Calling Out Pastor Chris Okafor

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The arrest occurred on Saturday, December 20, 2025, during a live video session in which Ogala was speaking with an online personality.

 

Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has reportedly been arrested following a heated online dispute connected to her recent allegations against Lagos-based pastor Chris Okafor.

The arrest occurred on Saturday, December 20, 2025, during a live video session in which Ogala was speaking with an online personality.

While the livestream was ongoing, she confirmed that police officers were present inside her home.

She was also heard scolding a woman identified as Charity for allowing people into the house despite earlier warnings.

The interviewer advised her to keep her phone active and asked whether the officers had a warrant.

That moment the police entered Actress Doris Ogala’s house and got her arrested when she was on Facebook Live🙆🏼‍♂️ https://t.co/dZvsiGse6N pic.twitter.com/WwSWbFo1AC

— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) December 20, 2025

Shortly after the incident, comedian and former Big Brother Naija housemate Dee One announced on Instagram that Ogala had been arrested.

He stated that he had earlier cautioned the actress and added that she would now have to answer questions in court over the matter.

The situation followed a social media post by Ogala, in which she shared an image allegedly showing the cleric in a private setting.

In the post, she accused him of deceit and claimed she had video evidence to back her claims.

The controversy gained more attention after the pastor recently married a woman identified as Pearl earlier in the week.

The wedding reportedly went ahead despite Ogala’s online accusations, which included claims of betrayal, emotional manipulation and a broken promise of marriage after what she described as a long-term relationship.

Over the past few days, Ogala had shared emotional videos online in which she accused the cleric of damaging her life.

She claimed the relationship began around 2017 and alleged that she ended her previous marriage at his request, only to be left distressed after the relationship suddenly ended.





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Nollywood Actress, Iyabo Ojo Reveals Her Best Gift As She Turns 48, Shares Her Conversation With God

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Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo is celebrating her 48th birthday today, December 21.

The movie star, who has been excitedly counting down to her birthday, shared stunning photos of herself on her Instagram page, describing this year’s celebration as her best.

Iyabo noted that becoming a mother-in-law and grandmother was the best gift she had received. Expressing gratitude to her Maker, she stated that his blessings will be permanent.

The controversial singer said she always told God that the only riches she desires are happiness, her kids, loved ones, and thriving.

“This is one of my best birthdays.

“Daddy, adding ‘mother-in-law’ and ‘Glamma’ to my title is the best gift I got this year. Thank you, Lord, — and yes! It shall be permanent.

“I’ve always told God that the only riches I desire are happiness and my kids, family, and loved ones thriving. I’m blessed because I’m surrounded by blessings…. Thank you, Lord, for making 2025 my year; I know 2026 is mine too…..

“I’m God’s own special child, and I don’t take it for granted…… clock it! Happy birthday to me!”.

Many took to her comment section to drop birthday wishes.

Susan Peters wrote, “Happy birthday, sister mi. Many more years ahead and God’s blessings. Have fun in the new year

Efe Irele wrote, “Happy birthday, Aunty Iyabo! Joy and peace of mind look amazing on you! May your joy be forever!

Omowunmi wrote, “Happy Birthday Queen Mother! You’re blessed

Queen Tobi wrote, “Happy birthday, beautiful Grandma

Kaffy wrote, “Happy birthday, queen

Chidi Mokeme wrote, “Happy birthday, queen

Lola Magret wrote, “Happy birthday, Iysexy. The sexy glamma”.



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‘Somebody D!ed There’ – Nollywood Actress, Doris Ogala Tells DSS To Probe Pastor Chris Okafor’s Altar (Video)

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Doris Ogala, the Nollywood actress, has escalated her dispute with Pastor Chris Okafor, founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, by urging Nigeria’s Department of State Services to intervene.

The actress made the call during an appearance on the KAA Truths podcast, where she spoke about the church altar and said security authorities should examine what is beneath it.

Her comments comes on the heels of a long-running fallout between her and the pastor, which began over a marriage promise she claimed was made but never kept.

Ogala alleged that a tragic incident happened while the church altar was being built, claiming that the structure collapsed at a point and led to a death.

She also stated that a blogger later noticed something unusual at the site, which allegedly caused concern.

According to her account, the discovery pushed Pastor Okafor to reach out to her privately to ask how the situation could be handled and how the blogger could be silenced.

She insisted that the DSS should visit the church, dig up the altar area, and carry out a proper investigation to clear the air.

The actress has had several public clashes with the pastor in recent times, including sharing personal videos online.

She said: “DSS should go to that church and open his altar. I wouldn’t say further than that. When they were building that place, that place collapsed, somebody died.

“Apart from somebody dying, there is a blogger that found something on the ground. This man was begging, he called me and asked me what he could do to let the blogger close his mouth.

“DSS should go and open that altar. The church altar where he used to stand, they should dig it up and open it.” 

Actress Doris Ogala calls in Dss to go investigate the church and altar of pastor Chris Okafor…..This one serious o 🙆🏼‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/vNER1nCHtD

— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) December 20, 2025



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“Never Again!”- Tunji Adeleke Alleges Harassment, Loss of $23k Bracelet at Popular Lagos Nightclub

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“Never Again!”- Tunji Adeleke Alleges Harassment, Loss of k Bracelet at Popular Lagos Nightclub


  • Tunji Adeleke, cousin to Davido, has raised concerns after a night out at a Lagos lounge where he allegedly lost a $23,000 bracelet and experienced harsh treatment from security.
  • He described the experience as unpleasant and vowed never to return.

Tunji Adeleke, cousin to singer Davido and Chairman of the Osun State Local Government Service Commission, has complained online about a bad experience at a Lagos lounge.

In posts shared on X (formerly Twitter), Tunji said he had a terrible night at BOHO, a popular nightlife spot in Lagos. He claimed he lost a luxury bracelet worth about $23,000 during his visit.

Reacting to someone who said they enjoyed partying at the lounge, Tunji warned others, saying people may have fun but could also suffer huge losses.

He also accused the club’s security team of treating guests harshly, alleging that people were pepper-sprayed before being allowed inside.

Clearly upset, Tunji ended his comments by saying he would never visit BOHO again.

In other news…. Pastor Chris Okafor, founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry, has subtly addressed serious claims made against him by Nollywood actress Doris Ogala.

Ogala had urged the Department of State Services (DSS) to investigate an alleged incident at Okafor’s church, which she linked to a construction project. Speaking on the KAA Truths podcast, she called for authorities to “dig up” the church altar, implying that something might have been hidden there.

According to Ogala, the incident took place during construction when part of the building allegedly collapsed, resulting in a fatality. She also claimed that a blogger later discovered “something on the ground” related to the event, which reportedly caused alarm.

Ogala added that Pastor Okafor reached out to her privately, seeking guidance on how to handle the situation and manage the blogger’s reaction. She said:

“DSS should go to that church and open his altar. I wouldn’t say further than that. When they were building that place, the structure collapsed, and someone died. A blogger also found something on the ground. He called me and asked what he could do to silence the blogger.”

Rather than responding directly to the allegations or issuing a formal statement, Pastor Okafor appeared to take a different approach. He shared a video of one of his sermons on social media, adding a caption that included a biblical reference.

He wrote:

“When God’s concerns becomes your concerns, your concerns will become His concerns. “If you abide in Me and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire and it shall be done for you. (John 15:7).”



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Fela Kuti Breaks New Ground As Grammys Announce Lifetime Achievement Honor

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  • Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the late Afrobeat legend, will receive a Special Merit Lifetime Achievement Award at the 67th Grammys.
  • He is the first African musician to be honored with this prestigious award.
  • The recognition will take place alongside tributes to other music icons, including Whitney Houston, Paul Simon, Cher, and Chaka Khan.

The late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti will be posthumously honored with a Special Merit Lifetime Achievement Award at the 67th Grammys, becoming the first African musician to receive this prestigious recognition.

The Nigerian legend will be honoured alongside other international music maestros such as Whitney Houston, Paul Simon, Cher and Chaka Khan.

In an official statement, Harvey Mason Jr, CEO of the Recording Academy, describes the honorees as “an extraordinary group whose influence spans generations, genres, and the very foundation of modern music”.

The Recording Academy recognised Fela as the “architect of Afrobeat,” highlighting his transformative influence on the genre and his enduring impact on generations of artists.

The Academy has previously inducted Fela’s 1976 album Zombie into the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame.



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Adekunle Gold, ahead of his headline concert at the National Theatre scheduled for December 2025, has set a new record for artists in the country.

Multiple award-winning singer and performer, Adekunle Gold, has set a new record for Nigerian artists by becoming the first and only Nigerian artist to sell out and headline a concert in the main bowl hall of the Wole Soyinka Centre of Culture and Creative Arts (formerly known as the National Theatre)
ahead of his highly anticipated performance scheduled for December 26, 2025.

The singer took to his social media platform to share the exciting news. Adekunle Gold is set to deliver one of the most distinctive live performances of his career as he headlines a full orchestral concert in Lagos on December 26, 2025, a show that is already being described as a landmark moment for Nigerian pop music.

What makes the concert special is its scale and artistic ambition. Unlike conventional Afropop shows driven by backing tracks and live bands alone, Adekunle Gold will perform his catalogue with the support of a full orchestra, blending classical instrumentation with contemporary African sounds. Strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion will be layered into his music, offering a richer, more cinematic interpretation of songs fans already know.

The performance is also designed as a career-spanning experience. Adekunle Gold is expected to revisit songs from across his discography, re-imagined with orchestral arrangements that highlight songwriting, melody, and storytelling rather than just tempo and dance energy.

Another defining element is the concert’s cultural fusion. Adekunle Gold has consistently drawn from highlife, Fuji-inspired rhythms, soul, and modern Afropop.

Presenting these influences through an orchestral lens underscores his commitment to preserving African musical identity while pushing it into new, globally relevant spaces. The show is expected to reflect this balance of traditional roots meeting refined, large-scale musical production.

The timing and location further elevate its significance. Scheduled for Boxing Day during Lagos’ peak entertainment season, the concert stands out in a crowded calendar by offering something deliberately different from the usual club-style and arena performances associated with Detty December.

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