The 2022 edition of Homecoming Festival, held during the Easter weekend in Lagos, stood out as one of the year’s most defining showcases of diaspora-driven creativity and music.

Organised by Metallic Inc, the three-day experience brought a diverse mix of talents to the stage — from street pop to UK drill and Afro-fusion soul.

Asake Delivers a Cultural Sermon
Few artists dominated 2022 like Asake, and his Homecoming appearance proved why. Launching Into hits like “Peace Be Unto You,” “Trabaye,” and “Sungba,” Asake’s performance was full of Yoruba lyrical depth, danceable rhythms, and call-and-response moments that had the audience fully involved.

Central Cee Brings the Drill
The UK rapper, Central Cee, made a major impression with his first Nigerian performance. Backed by strong crowd familiarity and global buzz, he performed “Doja,” “Loading,” and his 2022 hit “Commitment Issues” — effortlessly syncing with the Homecoming crowd’s energy.

Tayhmie Black: The Emerging Voice
Tayhmie Black was the emotional heartbeat of the night. Her live renditions of “Turn On the Lights” and “Cloudy” took a different route — away from bass drops and hype, toward melody, vulnerability, and lyrical storytelling. By the time she exited, Tayhmie had earned new fans — and possibly a permanent seat at Nigeria’s rising-star table.

Final Notes
Homecoming 2022 reaffirmed Lagos as the spiritual home of Black creativity. From high-energy acts to intimate performances, the festival celebrated diversity — not just in genre, but in voice, vision, and connection. For those watching across the UK, the US, and beyond, Homecoming is more than a festival—it’s a movement.