Move Afrika Lagos tour by Global Citizen, made its first-ever stop in Nigeria and it wasn’t just about music.

It was about spotlighting the country’s cultural strength, creative talent, and potential as a pan-African powerhouse.

From advocacy to artistry, Move Afrika Lagos was a masterclass in how music can move nations.

Global Citizen’s Move Afrika Lagos tour made its first-ever stop in Nigeria and it wasn’t just about music.

Lagos became more than a concert venue. It became the heart of a growing movement.

Global Citizen’s Move Afrika is no regular tour. It’s a bold initiative to build a sustainable, world-class touring circuit across Africa.

It showed the world that Nigeria isn’t just rich in music, it’s a ready-made hub for global creative industries.

From the booming entertainment sector to its undeniable influence on global pop culture, Nigeria was ready and it delivered.

From Lagos to the World: A Cultural Showcase

The Lagos show was headlined by none other than John Legend.
But the night belonged just as much to Nigeria.

Hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the event brought out top-tier Nigerian talent like Simi and DJ Consequence, as well as stunning pieces from local designers like Orange Culture, Eleven Sixteen, and Emmy Kasbit.

Even the backstage crew, stylists, and equipment vendors were mostly local. In fact:
90% of the crew was Nigerian.
95% of the equipment came from Nigerian-owned businesses.

That’s not just a concert. That’s economic empowerment.

Move Afrika Is Building More Than Concerts

Global Citizen’s Move Afrika Lagos tour made its first-ever stop in Nigeria and it wasn’t just about music.

At its core, Move Afrika Lagos is about transformation. It’s a long-term effort to:

Attract international investment
Expand African creative infrastructure
Create local jobs
Fuel skill training and youth entrepreneurship
Showcase African excellence on a global stage

This is what Global Citizen calls “advocacy in action” where entertainment and economic development go hand in hand.

Advocacy with a Beat

Global Citizen’s Move Afrika Lagos tour made its first-ever stop in Nigeria and it wasn’t just about music.

Music wasn’t the only thing that echoed through Lagos.

In the days leading up to the show, citizens took action.
They earned their free tickets by joining campaigns for better healthcare across Africa.

Global Citizen called on leaders to:

Boost funding for public health
Strengthen reproductive rights
Support primary care systems
Ease financial debt burdens holding African nations back

Move Afrika Lagos proved that change doesn’t just start in boardrooms, it starts in stadiums.

Move Afrika Lagos Put Nigeria on the Global Stage

Why This Matters for Nigeria

This is bigger than one night.

Move Afrika Lagos showed what’s possible when global platforms invest in African cities, not just as audiences but as producers, innovators, and leaders.

It also gave Nigeria a new blueprint. One where music, activism, fashion, business, and local communities collide to spark sustainable impact.

As Hugh Evans, Global Citizen’s CEO, said:

“Nigeria’s cultural influence reverberates across the globe. We’re honoured to bring Move Afrika here and we’re just getting started.”

Move Afrika Lagos wasn’t just a concert. It was a declaration: Nigeria is ready to lead.

Ready to shape the future of global touring.
Ready to set the standard for advocacy through art.
And ready to turn culture into capital for good.

Move Afrika Lagos Put Nigeria on Global Stage