Homecoming Festival returned to Lagos from April 2 to 6, 2026, delivering a five-day schedule of art tours, panel sessions, football, and fashion activations. As expected, the music events stood out, particularly two key nights: Homecoming Hi-Fi and the Homecoming Live Music Show.
The festival’s electronic showcase, Homecoming Hi-Fi, held on Friday, April 3 at Queens Park Events Center, ran from 10 PM until early morning.
Designed as a club-focused experience, the event centered on sound and DJ-led performances. The sets featured a mix of gqom, amapiano, house, and techno, reflecting a range of electronic styles connected to African and global club scenes.
The lineup included Thakzin, Aniko, Lelowhatsgood, Blessing Ewona, Ayanfe Ol, and Dare Balogun, who delivered continuous sets throughout the night.
The Homecoming Live Music Show took place on Sunday, April 5 at Harbour Point. The event opened at 6 PM, with performances running from 7 PM to about 2 AM.
The show followed a continuous, playlist-style format, with multiple artists performing in sequence rather than a fixed headliner structure.
The Homecoming Live Music Show didn’t just bring names, it brought a mix of established voices and artists currently gaining traction across Nigeria’s music scene.
Performers included BOJ, Zlatan, Mavo, Zaylevelten, Amma, Blnde, Champz, GoodGirl LA, Fimi, and Priesst.
At the forefront was BOJ, a key figure in Nigeria’s alté movement and a member of DRB LasGidi. Over the years, BOJ has built a reputation for genre-blending sounds and collaborations across Afrobeats and alternative music, helping shape the sound of a generation.
Alongside him, Zlatan brought his well-established street-hop presence. Known for hits like “Zanku” and his role in popularizing dance-driven Afrobeats, Zlatan remains one of the most recognizable figures in Nigeria’s mainstream scene, with his Zanku Records imprint further expanding his influence.
Among the newer names, Mavo stood out as one of the fastest-rising acts. The Edo-born singer gained major attention in 2025 with tracks like “Escaladizzy” and “Shakabulizzy,” followed by chart success with “Body (Danz)” featuring CKay, which reached No. 1 in Nigeria.
Emerging artist Zaylevelten has also been identified among a new wave of artists shaping Nigeria’s evolving sound, appearing on industry watchlists highlighting the next generation of talent.
GoodGirl LA known for her fusion of Afrobeats and R&B, has gained recognition with songs like “D4DM” and collaborations such as “Early Momo.” In 2025, she signed to Vibez Music Factory and released a new EP, marking a fresh phase in her career.
Other performers including Priesst, Amma, Blnde, Champz, and Fimi represent a wider pool of emerging acts contributing to the current wave of Nigerian music, often building audiences through digital platforms and collaborations.
DJ performances from DJ Obi and Dan Papa GTA supported the transitions between sets.