Market Report: Nigeria

Nigeria’s live entertainment ticketing scene is growing fast, with platforms like Syticks, Tix Africa, and Tickets by Selar leading the charge.

Key primary ticketers: Ariiya Tickets, cene.xyz, Quicket (owned by Ticketmaster), Tix Africa Secondary ticketing situation: There does not appear to be any legislation specifically related to secondary ticketing in Nigeria.

Taxes & charges: VAT: 7.5%

While Tix Africa made headlines in 2025 with a slick “Pay with Kuda” feature, allowing seamless card-free payments, Syticks has emerged as a top full-service option for events nationwide. There’s still no formal resale market, as most people simply resell tickets informally through friends.…