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Mainland Block Party Taps Olamide for Spectacular New Year’s Day Show ‘Mission 26K’
As the countdown to 2026 quietly gathers momentum, a fresh wave of excitement is already rolling across Lagos. And at the center of it stands one name that has defined an era of Nigerian music: Olamide.
The rap icon has officially been unveiled as the headliner for the Mainland Block Party’s New Year’s Day concert, Mission 26K, slated for January 1, 2026.
For fans who have followed his journey from the streets of Bariga to global stages, this announcement feels like the perfect way to usher in a new year.
Mainland Block Party has long earned its stripes as the heartbeat of youth culture—bold, spirited, and impossible to ignore.
Their festivals have a reputation for turning ordinary nights into cultural memories, and this 2026 edition is being positioned as their most ambitious yet.
The event aims to attract as many as 30,000 music lovers, a target reflected in the title “Mission 26K.”
Though organizers haven’t revealed the final venue, many are already expecting a return to the familiar grounds of the Police College in Ikeja. This space has echoed with countless unforgettable performances from past editions.
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The Plug, the creative engine behind the event, continues to shape Mainland Block Party into a stage where established stars meet rising talent, giving the Lagos entertainment scene its signature edge.
Olamide’s presence adds a new layer of anticipation. Fresh off a headline-making sold-out concert at London’s 12,500-capacity OVO Arena Wembley, the YBNL boss is riding a global wave—and fans are eager to experience that energy at home.
With his catalogue of hits, commanding stage presence, and deep connection to Lagos audiences, his return to a major stage in the city feels like a full-circle moment.
All signs point to Mission 26K becoming one of Africa’s biggest New Year celebrations, a night where sound, culture, and community collide as the clock ushers in 2026.