21 Years of Global Stages, Cultural Moments & Afrobeats Leadership
A living archive of the tours, festivals, club eras and breakthrough nights that helped take Afrobeats from small UK rooms to global arenas.
Each event is a chapter in how Dr. King SMADE helped transform Afrobeats from grassroots community gatherings into a world movement. From early London house parties to arena takeovers and Afro Nation festivals, this page documents the shows that built trust, shifted perception and created lasting cultural infrastructure.
A selection of shows and festivals that shifted perception, opened doors and proved what Afrobeats could do on the world stage.
Co-promoting D’banj at Indigo2 proved Afrobeats belonged in serious venues, changing how artists and labels viewed the UK market.
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A shutdown moment that centred Afrobeats at the heart of British pop culture and set the tone for future arena residencies.
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The festival that shifted Afrobeats firmly into global territory, drawing fans from over 140 countries and creating a new blueprint.
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A three-day festival merging global Black music with local South London talent — proof of how city councils and culture can co-create impact.
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A history-making run that sold out in minutes and set new standards for Afrobeats production, guest curation and fan experience.
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Whether you are an artist, brand, promoter, government or tourism board, SMADE designs live experiences that move people and markets. From stadium shows and multi–city tours to Afro Nation–scale festivals and diplomatic missions, the work is always rooted in cultural respect, safety, and long-term value for everyone involved.
LOVE AFROBEATS FESTIVAL (2012)
DAVIDO UK TOUR (2013)
YCEE (2018)
DAVIDO 30BG Tour (2018)
FALZ THE BADGUY (2018)
YEMI ALADE (2018)
AfroRepublik (2018)
ADEKUNLE GOLD (2018)
Tiwa Savage / Savage Tour 2018
SIMI (2018)
DAVIDO (2019)
THE ENDS FESTIVAL (2019)
D'BANJ KOKO CONCERT (2019)
afronation Portugal (2019)
STARBOY FEST (2019)
MAYORKUN (2019
afronation Ghana (2019)
TENI THE ENTERTAINER (2019)
yam carnival (2021)
all white party ft Ruger (2021)
CASSPER NYOVEST - XAVIER SUMMER SHUTDOWN (2021) @ SMADE LOUNGE
Zlatan Live in Concert (2021)
STONEBWOY ANLOGA JUNCTION UK TOUR 2021
BLAQ BONEZ Listening Party @ SMADE Lounge
Wizkid - Made in Lagos Tour (2021)
Afronation Puerto Rico (2022)
afronation Portugal (2022)
Afronation Ghana (2022)
Afronation Miami (2023)
afronation Portugal (2023)
wizkid more love less ego tour uk (2023)
Afronation Detroit (2023)
REMA LIVE AT THE O2 (2023)
Davido Live at o2 (2024)
Afronation Portugal (2024)
DIAMOND PLATINUMZ GLASGOW (Live in Concert) (2025)
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Whether you’re planning a world tour, festival, cultural activation, keynote talk or city-level initiative, Dr. King SMADE brings decades of experience shaping global Afrobeats stages and cultural ecosystems. Let’s build something iconic together.