Get Guardian on GoogleFollowing a successful run across Lagos, Cotonou and Ibadan, the award-winning singer and his band, The Pantheon, open their calendar for end-of-year bookings ahead of preparations for his highly anticipated annual concert.
Award-winning Nigerian singer, songwriter and bandleader, DOTTi The Deity, has officially wrapped up the first leg of his The Cocoa XP Tour, bringing to a close an exciting run of live performances that took his music across three cities and two countries, connecting with audiences through the rich, eclectic sounds of his sophomore album, Cocoa Hue.
What began as an intimate yet electrifying live experience in Lagos evolved into a cross-border celebration of music, culture and performance, with DOTTi and his formidable live band, The Pantheon, delivering memorable experiences at every stop.
The tour kicked off in Lagos on September 12, 2026, at Bature Brewery, Victoria Island, setting the tone for what would become a compelling showcase of DOTTi’s artistry and musical versatility. From Lagos, the experience travelled to Cotonou, Republic of Benin, where the band took over Banjo Jazz Club on October 24.
The Cotonou edition proved to be a massive success, with an enthusiastic audience embracing the music, the energy and the unmistakable showmanship DOTTi brought to the stage.
The evening was a testament to the growing cross-border appeal of his sound and the ability of his music to connect with audiences beyond Nigeria.
The final stop of the first leg was Ibadan on October 31, 2026.
Returning to his hometown, DOTTi brought the curtain down on this chapter of the tour in a city that holds a special place in his personal and musical journey. It was a fitting place to rest the first leg of an experience built around bringing Cocoa Hue to life beyond the recording studio.
Beyond the tour, DOTTi The Deity, The Pantheon and the entire creative and production team are turning their attention to one of the most anticipated dates on the artist’s annual calendar: Soul ‘N’ Sooya.
Scheduled for January 2, 2027, at the J Randle Centre, Onikan, Lagos, the annual concert is set to return for another edition, building on the remarkable reception of its 2026 debut.
Attendees from the inaugural edition have already been expressing their anticipation for the next instalment, setting the stage for what promises to be another memorable gathering.
With the first leg now concluded and the plan in top gear for the Soul ‘N’ Sooya Concert, DOTTi The Deity and his team are making room in his calendar to accommodate bookings and engagements for the remainder of the year.
