By Tunde Eludini
The 2025 Afrobeats Legends Festival will be headlined by 2Baba (formerly 2Face Idibia) and DJ Jimmy Jatt.
According to a statement issued on Tuesday, the event will take place at the OVO Arena Wembley on 26 July 2025. It will bring together some of Afrobeats’ most influential stars for a night of electrifying performances and unforgettable moments.
2Baba, whose classic hit, “African Queen”, helped launch him to global fame, is one of the defining voices of Afrobeats. The Nigerian singer-songwriter will headline the festival, joining an impressive lineup of legends and rising stars, including 9ice, Ayo Maff, May7ven, GYC, and many more.
DJ Jimmy Jatt, one of the pioneers of Afrobeats in the DJ scene, will also headline the festival.
The festival will also feature an array of celebrated musicians, including 9ice, known for his unique fusion of Yoruba proverbs and Afrocentric rhythms, and May7ven, the “Queen of Afrobeats”, who has paved the way for females in the industry.
Behind the scenes, the festival is being organised by Kennis Music, the pioneering Nigerian record label founded by radio DJ Kenny Ogungbe.
Kennis Music has been instrumental in the rise of Afrobeats, launching the careers of artists like 2Baba, Kcee, OJB Jezreel, and Eedris Abdulkareem.
Since its inception in 2003, the platform has bridged the cultural divide between Africa and Europe, helping to introduce African music to a broader audience.
According to the organisers, the event is a chance to enjoy hit songs and a moment to honour the legacy and future of Afrobeats music.
