A new era of elevated live music is redefining the Lagos nightlife as Dulles Restaurant & Lounge, in partnership with Inspiro Productions, has unveiled the LIJF/NAIJAZZ ‘Super Sessions’ Jazz Residency — a high-prestige cultural series curated for the city’s most discerning audiences.
  
The initiative, branded ‘The Uncommon Jazz Experience,’ and held every last Saturday of the month at the upscale culinary haven, located on Bishop Oluwole Street in Victoria Island, is designed to cater to a refined audience seeking a blend of live music and luxury hospitality.
  
Spearheaded by Ayoola Sadare, founder of the Lagos International Jazz Festival (LIJF), whose decades-long involvement in Nigeria’s jazz ecosystem, the residency fuses jazz, Afrobeat, Highlife and contemporary sounds, positioning it as a premium cultural offering within Lagos’ vibrant entertainment landscape.
  
The inaugural edition which was held on May 30, with the theme: ‘Do You Jazz?’ featured performances from Afro-jazz guitarist Kunle Ayo and saxophonist SaxoQueen, alongside other guest artistes. The inaugural night sets the tone for what the organisers describe as a ‘high-prestige cultural series’.
 
Unlike conventional weekly nightlife programming, the Super Sessions adopt a monthly schedule, taking place on the last Saturday of every month. The format, organisers say, is aimed at building anticipation and maintaining exclusivity around each event.
  
Speaking on the development, Dolapo Akinpelu, CEO of Dulles Lounge, described the residency as a strategic move to elevate live music experiences in Lagos. He noted that Dulles Lounge, already a staple within Lagos’ elite social circuit, evolves through this partnership into a definitive destination for sophisticated live music.
  
He said, “By integrating the institutional weight of LIJF/NAIJAZZ, the residency introduces a distinct sonic identity —urban, African, and unapologetically modern— positioned as ‘The Uncommon Jazz Experience. This residency is a cultural movement.
  
“We are not just a venue hosting events; we are answering the question: ‘Do You Jazz!?’ We are inviting Lagos to engage with live music as a lifestyle — backed by the pedigree of Nigeria’s premier jazz institution,” Akinpelu added.
  
Blending upscale hospitality with great music, delicious cuisine, signature cocktails and an elegant ambience, Dulles Lounge creates the perfect atmosphere for business meetings, social hangouts, celebrations, networking and unforgettable nightlife experiences.

“From the moment you walk in, you will feel the energy. The sound of live music, the aroma of great food, and an atmosphere that is both lively and intimate. You enjoy a signature dish or meet someone inspiring in our lounge while listening to an amazing band. Every detail is designed to make your night special. When you leave, we want you to feel full of great food, great music, and great company,” the CEO enthused.