Singer Adekunle Gold has made history as the first artiste to sell out a concert at the newly renovated Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts in Lagos.
The milestone was recorded on December 26, 2025, when Adekunle Gold filled the 3,560 seat venue, formerly known as the National Theatre, for his concert titled Fuji.
The show was one of the major live music events hosted at the centre following its reopening in October 2025.
To mark the achievement, organisers presented two plaques. One was awarded to Something Different Management, Events and Record Label for organising the concert, while the other recognised Adekunle Gold as the first artiste to headline and sell out the venue.
The plaque for his label reads:
“Sometin different management, events and record label. Record label for Adekunle Gold sold out national Theatre event in Lagos, Nigeria.”
The concert combined orchestral music with Afrobeats, with a full orchestra backing the singer throughout the performance. Guests were asked to dress in black tie, and the event attracted notable figures from Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
Rapper Olamide introduced Adekunle Gold on stage, 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.”
Fuji legend Adewale Ayuba and gospel singer Yinka Ayefele also made appearances, adding to the blend of musical styles on display during the show.
The Wole Soyinka Centre was renamed in honour of Nobel Laureate Professor Wole Soyinka after the extensive renovation of the National Theatre.
