Olamide is going to Greenwich. Hera Touring and YBNL Entertainment announced on October 19, 2026 that the Nigerian rapper and label founder will headline The O2 Arena in London on Thursday, March 25, 2027, billed as the biggest London headline show of his career.
From Wembley to The O2
The booking follows Olamide's headline show at OVO Arena Wembley in November 2025. “OVO Wembley Arena was a statement. The O2 London is a coronation,” said Abi Babalola of Hera Touring. “Bringing him to The O2 is a milestone for him, for his fans and for the culture.”
Olamide framed it as a thank-you to the city. “London has always shown me love, from the early days to Wembley. Standing on The O2 stage is something I've dreamed about for a long time,” he said. “The movement is Lagos built and London amplified, so this one is for everybody who has rocked with me and with YBNL from day one. We're bringing the whole street to Greenwich.”
What the show will look like
The promoters promise a career-spanning set, moving from the Street-Hop anthems that made him a household name to newer records, including material from his self-titled 2025 album Olamidé. Special guests from Afrobeats and the UK scene are due to be announced. The announcement describes big choruses, street energy and the heavy crowd interaction that has become central to his live shows.
Why it matters
Olamide is one of the architects of modern Nigerian pop. As a rapper, he helped turn Yoruba-language Street-Pop into a global sound, and as the founder of YBNL he broke artists including Fireboy DML, Asake, Adekunle Gold and Lil Kesh. His collaborations run through Wizkid, Davido, Omah Lay, Darkoo, Tiwa Savage and Young Jonn. The promoters describe The O2 as one of the most famous stages in the world, a room that has hosted the biggest names in global music.
How to get tickets
- O2 Priority and artist presale: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 10 a.m.
- Venue presale: Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 10 a.m.
- General sale: Friday, October 23, 2026 at 10 a.m.
Tickets will be sold through AXS, Ticketmaster and Cokobar.com, and O2 customers can get Priority Tickets through the O2 Priority app. The venue is The O2 Arena, Peninsula Square, London SE10 0DX. With special guests still to be announced, fans planning a trip should watch Hera Touring's and YBNL's channels for updates.