The event, themed "The Journey! My 50 Years on Stage as an Entertainer," is scheduled to hold on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, coinciding with the veteran performer's 56th birthday.
The grand concert will serve as the climax of a week-long celebration beginning on August 4, his birthday, and will also feature a separate music concert in Ajegunle, Lagos, on August 8, paying tribute to the community that played a significant role in his rise to stardom.
The anniversary concert is expected to attract some of Nigeria's biggest names in the music industry, with an impressive lineup spanning multiple generations and genres.
Confirmed performers include 2Baba, 9ice, KCee, Oritse Femi, African China, King Saheed Osupa, Flectaman, Danfo Drivers, Marvelous Benjy, Tony Tetuila, Korede Bello, Iyanya, and Pasuma. Daddy Showkey has also revealed that more guest artistes will be announced ahead of the event.
Born John Odafe Asiemo on August 4, 1970, Daddy Showkey became one of Nigeria's most recognizable entertainers after breaking into the music scene in the early 1990s.
Widely regarded as one of the pioneers of Galala, he helped popularize the uniquely Nigerian music style that blends dancehall, reggae and Afro-street sounds. His energetic performances, signature dance routines and street-inspired lyrics made him a household name throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, influencing a generation of artists and music lovers.
Beyond entertaining audiences, Daddy Showkey's music has consistently addressed themes of love, faith and social consciousness, earning him respect as both an entertainer and a cultural figure.
His catalogue of hit songs includes "Fire Fire" (1991), "Diana" (1996), "The Name" (2000), "Ghetto Soldier" (2011), and "Jehovah" (2011), tracks that continue to resonate with fans years after their release.
A native of Olomoro in Isoko South Local Government Area of Delta State, Daddy Showkey remains an influential figure in Nigeria's entertainment landscape, with his contributions helping shape the evolution of street music and pop culture.
More than just a concert, "The Journey" is expected to celebrate the life, music and lasting impact of an artist whose sound and style helped define an era in Nigerian music while inspiring generations of performers.