The 2024 Flytime Music Festival transformed Lagos into a 21-night celebration of African music, attracting over 100,000 attendees and featuring performances from some of the biggest names in Afrobeats.

Opening Night Spectacular

Davido kicked off the festival with a three-hour marathon performance that had the crowd at Eko Hotels singing every word. The DMW boss brought out surprise guests including Peruzzi, Mayorkun, and even his father, Chief Deji Adeleke, who joined him for a heartfelt moment.

Highlights Throughout the Festival

Asake's Energy: The YBNL star proved why he's one of the most exciting live performers today, with a high-octane set that included choreographed dancers, pyrotechnics, and a medley of his biggest hits. His performance of "Lonely At The Top" brought the crowd to a standstill.

Burna Boy's Homecoming: Closing night featured Burna Boy, who delivered a career-spanning set including early hits like "Like to Party" to recent smashes "Last Last" and "City Boys". His 14-piece band created a wall of sound that filled the convention center.

International Collaborations: The festival hosted special guest appearances including British rapper Stormzy (who performed "Hide & Seek" with Bloody Civilian), South African star Tyla, and American singer Summer Walker.

Emerging Artist Platform

This year's festival introduced the "Next Rated" stage, dedicated to emerging Nigerian talent. Winners of the competition earned recording contracts and festival slots for next year. Organizers reported that over 500 artists applied for the opportunity.

Industry Impact

"Flytime Fest has become more than just concerts," said festival director Cecil Hammond. "It's a cultural exchange, a business networking opportunity, and proof of Afrobeats' global commercial power. We're already planning for next year, and it will be even bigger."

The festival generated an estimated ₦2.5 billion in economic activity for Lagos, with hotels, restaurants, and transportation services reporting record bookings during the three-week event.

What's Next for Flytime

Organizers announced that Flytime Fest 2025 will expand to include a three-day industry conference, a producer showcase, and potentially satellite events in London and New York. The festival is also developing a documentary about this year's event to be released on streaming platforms.