June 02, (THEWILL) — British-Nigerian rapper, Dave, has announced his first-ever headline shows in Lagos as part of his “The Boy Who Played the Harp” world tour.
The award-winning artiste will perform at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and the Creative Arts (National Theatre) on October 16 and 17, 2026.
Dave confirmed the dates on his official social media pages on Tuesday, describing the Lagos concerts as a “homecoming” moment.
The Lagos shows will conclude the African leg of the tour, which also includes stops in Pretoria and Cape Town. The tour has already taken the rapper across Europe, North America and Australia.
Dave made history as the first British rap act to debut his first three consecutive studio albums at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart, achieving the feat with “Psychodrama”, “We’re All Alone in This Together” and his latest release, “The Boy Who Played the Harp”.
The latest album has enjoyed a successful run since its release and features fan favourites, including “Raindance” with Nigerian singer, Tems.
Fans can now register for presale access ahead of general ticket sales, which begin on June 9.
The announcement has generated excitement among Nigerian fans, many of whom will have their first opportunity to see Dave perform a headline show in the country.
Evi Ben Ezaga writes on entertainment, culture, and trending stories.
