Adekunle Gold ft. The 79th Element

Indigo at The O₂ · Sold Out · Special Guest: Simi

Adekunle Gold’s headline show at Indigo at The O₂ was a landmark night for contemporary African music in London. Backed by The 79th Element and joined by special guest Simi, the concert sold out and delivered one of the most musically rich, emotionally resonant Afrobeats performances of the year.

The show blended live instrumentation, storytelling, and an intimate connection with fans — demonstrating that Afrobeats was not just a party genre but a space for artistry, craftsmanship and depth.

For SMADE, this concert marked another key building block in London’s live African music ecosystem: a moment where soulful, alternative Afrobeats took centre stage at a major UK venue and proved its global demand.