By Oyinkansayo Wole-Bodunde.
Lagos is preparing for an iconic beach festival, described as Africa’s largest and longest, featuring a 96-hour non-stop DJ Marathon Festival from December 29, 2025, to January 2, 2026.
The event is designed to break the global record of 55 continuous hours of DJ performance, and it will bring together 100 DJs for a round-the-clock music performance.
CEO of Afroxela and the convener of the marathon, Buchi Henry Mbagwu, said, that the festival aims to celebrate the DJs who drive global nightlife. He said, “DJs are always the party starters. We wanted a festival dedicated entirely to them.”
He also said that the event was inspired by Lagos’ reputation for non-stop partying, particularly during the “Detty December” period.
The marathon will feature DJs taking turns every hour, with a diverse lineup that includes, DJ Bombastic, Jimmy Jatt, DJ Neptune, and DJ Humility, as well as emerging talents selected through a DJ Marathon Challenge. Female DJs are also well-represented, promoting gender balance.
The festival will take place across three beach houses, Kima, Wave, and Athena, merged into a single venue, and will feature a range of activities beyond music, including food, fashion showcases, fitness sessions, yoga, Zumba, and gospel mornings.
While the physical event will host around 1,000 attendees, it will be livestreamed to over 100 countries through various platforms.
Buchi Henry Mbagwu emphasized the festival’s significance, saying that it is designed to reinforce Lagos’ status as a global entertainment hub.
Organizers are working to ensure a safe and memorable experience for all attendees.
