Fusing the raw energy of Nigerian street sounds with the elegance of opera, Dapper Live is set to make history with the launch of Trench Symphony, a cultural experiment that re-imagines how Afrobeats, street-pop, and Nigerian youth culture can be elevated through the theatrical lens of opera.

The event, a first-of-its-kind, seeks to bridge cultures, generations, and audiences while redefining the future of live musical expression is scheduled to hold on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at the Balmoral Centre, Ikeja.

Trench Symphony will feature performances from some of Nigeria’s most exciting rising stars, including T.I Blaze, Rybeena, TML Vibez, Bhad Boi OML, Lasmid, Kashcoming, and others. With orchestral arrangements, live vocals, and immersive staging, each performance will present familiar hits in an entirely new soundscape designed to captivate and inspire.

This project is a bold innovation from Dapper Group, led by Damilola Dapper Akinwunmi, building on Nigeria’s globally recognised reputation for energy and influence in music. Trench Symphony showcases the industry’s boundless creativity by uniting two seemingly distant worlds, opera and street music, into one groundbreaking performance.

Akinwunmi said: “Afrobeats has shown the world the power of Nigerian creativity, and with Trench Symphony we are taking that innovation even further. By blending street sounds with orchestra, we are celebrating Afrobeats in its purest form while creating a platform that unites different cultures and gives fans a completely new way to enjoy the music they love. Tickets are limited, and fans are encouraged to secure their spots early for what promises to be a groundbreaking celebration of music and culture via ticketing platform onburd.com or make enquiries on social media @dapppermusic.ent”.