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Adekunle Gold to become first Nigerian artist to headline Historic EFG London Jazz Festival Orchestra show

Nigerian music star Adekunle Kosoko, popularly known as AG Baby, is set to make history as the first Nigerian and only the second African artist to headline an orchestral performance at the prestigious EFG London Jazz Festival.
The groundbreaking concert is scheduled for Sunday, November 23, 2025, at the iconic Royal Festival Hall in London, where AG Baby will share the stage with the acclaimed Guildhall Session Orchestra.
His appearance will mark the grand finale of the festival, which runs from November 13 to 24 and features a diverse lineup of global talent.
Festival organisers have confirmed that Adekunle Gold is the sole Nigerian and African act on this year’s bill, underlining his rising stature as a boundary-pushing artist on the world stage.
London, One night only.
Full orchestra.@londonjazzfestTicket on sale on Fri 6 June, 10am GMT.
🦈 pic.twitter.com/LLd2ZgLAeA— BIG FISH 🦈 (@adekunleGOLD) June 4, 2025
Famed for his seamless fusion of Afrobeats, soul, and highlife, AG Baby is expected to offer an innovative performance that blends his vibrant sonic identity with classical orchestral arrangements, a bold artistic venture that reflects his evolving sound.
Adekunle Gold first burst onto the scene in 2015 with Sade, a heartfelt reimagining of One Direction’s Story of My Life, and has since released several critically acclaimed projects, including Gold, About 30, Afro Pop Vol. 1, and Tequila Ever After.
His appearance at the London Jazz Festival comes after his standout 2023 set at Denmark’s Roskilde Festival, further cementing his place as one of Afrobeats’ most adventurous global ambassadors.
This upcoming performance is not only a personal milestone but also a testament to Adekunle Gold’s mission to bring African music to new audiences, redefining what it means to be an Afrobeats artist in the global music space.
Adekunle Gold with GuildHall Session Ochestra is set to perform at the Day 10 of the EFG LONDON JAZZ FESTIVAL on the 23rd of November, 2025. 🚨
The festival attracted over 100,000 attendees in 2024 over the course of 10 days (EFG). pic.twitter.com/9hmSOhvEwR
— The Debut Hub (@thedebuthub) June 10, 2025
