British rapper Dave has announced his first-ever headline concerts in Lagos, Nigeria, as part of his *The Boy Who Played the Harp* 2026 world tour.

The award-winning artiste, who is of Nigerian heritage, is scheduled to perform on October 16 and 17, 2026, at the Wole Soyinka Centre (National Theatre) in Lagos.

The announcement was accompanied by promotional images featuring Dave and artwork from his latest album, as well as a tour poster listing Lagos alongside other African stops, including Pretoria and Cape Town.

The news has generated excitement among Nigerian fans, many of whom see the concerts as a special homecoming moment for the rapper.

However, the announcement has also sparked debate online, with some fans expressing concerns about security arrangements, the venue's capacity, and whether Dave has a large enough fan base in Nigeria to fill it.

See the post announcement below

🚨DAVE ANNOUNCES FIRST HEADLINE SHOW IN LAGOS, NIGERIA 🤩🇳🇬

📍 Wole Soyinka Center for Culture and Creative Arts (National Theatre)

🗓️: OCT 16 & 17

🏟️: 3,500 CAPACITY pic.twitter.com/Osp0Crly9O

— HYPETRIBE (@hypetribeng) June 2, 2026