Olamide Reunites Adekunle Gold, Lil Kesh, Fireboy DML and Young Jonn for YBNL: The Reunion Concert

Nigerian rapper and music executive Olamide is bringing together some of the biggest names associated with YBNL Nation for a special reunion concert scheduled for December 18, 2026. Tagged YBNL: The Reunion, the performance will feature Olamide alongside Adekunle Gold, Lil Kesh, Fireboy DML, Young Jonn, Pheelz and DJ Enimoney at Future Fest in Lagos. The announcement has generated excitement among fans who remember the different eras of the record label and the hit songs that helped establish its reputation in Nigerian music.

The reunion will bring together artists and creatives whose careers have been closely connected to Olamide’s journey as the founder of YBNL Nation. Established in 2012, the label became an important platform for developing Nigerian music talent, helping several performers move from emerging acts to established names in the Afrobeats industry. Its influence extended beyond releasing music, with its artists and producers contributing to a sound that became particularly prominent in Nigerian pop culture during the 2010s.

Adekunle Gold and Lil Kesh were among the early names associated with the label. Adekunle Gold gained widespread recognition through songs such as Sade before releasing his debut album, Gold, in 2016. Lil Kesh also became a major name during his YBNL years, with popular records including Shoki and Efejoku. Both artists have since developed distinct musical identities and successful careers beyond their early days with the label.

Fireboy DML represents a later chapter in YBNL’s story. After joining the label in 2018, he rose to prominence with his 2019 debut album, Laughter, Tears & Goosebumps, which featured songs that expanded his audience beyond Nigeria. Young Jonn and Pheelz also played important roles in shaping YBNL’s sound through their production work before building successful careers as recording artists. DJ Enimoney, meanwhile, became a familiar figure within the movement as the label’s official DJ.

The December gathering is particularly notable because the performers have taken different paths since their time working together under the YBNL umbrella. Some have maintained close musical relationships with Olamide, while others have established independent brands and international audiences. Bringing them together offers an opportunity to celebrate the collaborations, production and musical moments that helped define the label’s history.

The concert forms part of Future Fest 2026, a wider cultural festival scheduled to run in Lagos from December 11 to 20. The festival is expected to feature activities spanning music, fashion, film, art, food and technology, with the YBNL showcase among its major musical attractions. The reunion is scheduled for December 18, although further details about the performance schedule and ticket arrangements should be confirmed through the organisers.

For fans who grew up listening to the YBNL catalogue, the concert represents more than a collection of individual performances. It brings together different generations of the label’s story on one stage, celebrating the music and creative relationships that helped shape a significant chapter in Nigerian entertainment.