Niniola, Fave, M.I.A to headline Mainland BlockParty’s inaugural all-female festival on March 27

21 Mar 2026, 09:13 by Taiwo Oshunloye · TheCable Lifestyle

Mainland BlockParty has announced its first-ever all-female edition, scheduled to take place on March 27 in Ikeja, Lagos.

Themed ‘Her Future Festival’, the event marks a structural shift in how the platform curates its programming, with women taking centre stage across performance, production and enterprise.

The organisers said the initiative will become the festival’s permanent women’s month programme, designed to position women at the forefront of both creative and operational leadership.

For the first time in its history, the festival will feature an all-female DJ lineup, while women will also lead across key vendor and production roles, an approach aimed at embedding economic participation directly into the experience.

The event will be headlined by Niniola, Fave, Smur Lee, Fimi with the Flow, Wanni x Handi, M.I.A and GoodGirl LA.

Known for shaping youth nightlife culture, Mainland BlockParty said the lineup reflects its continued commitment to spotlighting defining voices in contemporary Nigerian music.

The organisers noted that the decision to launch the all-female edition acknowledges the role women already play across music, nightlife and the broader creative economy.

“Women are already driving the rooms and building the businesses that define our nightlife,” said Rebecca Adeyanju, head of products at The Plug Global.

“Her Future Festival aligns opportunity with that reality. It ensures women have the stage, the infrastructure and the access that matches the work they are already doing.”

The organisers added that ‘Her Future Festival’ will now be an annual March fixture, with this year’s edition serving as its inaugural chapter.

Mainland BlockParty has grown into one of Africa’s most influential youth festivals, bringing together music, community and creative expression.

The platform has also expanded beyond Lagos, with editions held in cities such as New York, London, Accra and Abuja.

The organisers said the official venue in Ikeja will be announced in the coming days, urging interested guests to stay tuned for further updates.

The event is backed by Pepsi, Guinness and Jameson.

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