BNXN turns up Lagos Mainland Block Party

BNXN Turns Up Lagos Mainland Block Party With Hit-Filled Performance

BNXN made his entrance to the sound of “Deliberate Work”, a single from his Still In Charge EP, setting the tone for his headline performance at the Mainland Block Party in Lagos on Saturday, November 7.

The Nigerian singer, whose real name is Daniel Etiese Benson, performed at Police College, Ikeja, where he entertained music lovers with a selection of familiar records from his catalogue.

His entrance with the track from his latest project gave the performance a connection to the event’s Still In Charge theme, before he moved into some of the songs that have established his presence in Nigerian music.

BNXN performs popular hits at Mainland Block Party

Among the songs performed were “Finesse”, his collaboration with Pheelz, and “Gwagwalada”, featuring Seyi Vibez and Kizz Daniel.

He also performed “Eja Meja”, his collaboration with Asake, alongside other tracks including “16”, “Online”, “Shamaya”, “Back Outside” and “Cold Outside”.

The performance formed part of a wider entertainment programme featuring other Nigerian acts, including Doublegeex2, Winnerman and Yedka.

Doublegeex2 also performed songs such as “Shalewa”, “Ore Agbako” and “Esin Meta Lolaye”, featuring Lil Frosh.

The event featured hype men Toby Shang, Emmyblack, Tenny Eddy, Ayo Santos, Teened and Diego, alongside disc jockeys DJ More, DJ Dimple Nimple, DJ Dreezi, Titanium and Smalls the DJ.

Why live music events matter to fans

Beyond the music, events such as the Mainland Block Party give fans an opportunity to experience their favourite Nigerian artistes outside streaming platforms and recorded performances.

For BNXN’s listeners, hearing familiar songs performed live offers a different experience from playing them through headphones or speakers. Live arrangements, stage presentation and the atmosphere created by fellow music lovers make these gatherings an important part of the relationship between artistes and their audiences.

Such events also bring established performers and emerging talents onto the same platform, allowing audiences to discover other musicians while enjoying headline performances.

The Mainland Block Party continues to provide a space for Nigerian music and entertainment to connect with audiences across Lagos. With BNXN taking centre stage at its latest edition, the event delivered another opportunity for fans to experience his catalogue in a live setting.