Livespot eyes long-term venue use for Lagos residential development
After a mixed-use waterfront complex became Lagos' latest repurposed live location, Livespot talks of the benefits of adapting the 60,000-cap space
News By Tochi Louis | 26 June 2026
Where many global live markets rely on purpose-built arenas and dedicated event infrastructure, Nigeria has often been forced to take a different route.
In Lagos, the country’s commercial and entertainment capital, the live industry has spent decades repurposing beaches, hotel ballrooms, open land, and emerging developments into temporary event destinations.
The latest case study is Ilubirin, a residential and commercial waterfront development on Lagos Island that hosted Livespot’s week-long December 2025 event series featuring headliners including Gunna, Wizkid and…
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