It has been one full week since the 9th Greencamp Arts and Entertainment Festival, Rushmore Naija Underground, and the energy has refused to die down. Every edition feels like the best one yet, but this year genuinely broke our own record. What started years ago as a small gathering created by three frustrated creatives who wanted a platform for young talent has grown into one of the most important youth cultural events in Lagos.
This edition pulled in our biggest audience so far. Over 500 young people, entertainment lovers, creatives and industry heads filled Freedom Park to experience raw talent. The world is clearly searching for fresh sounds and new faces. The underground is rising and Greencamp is the bridge.
THE SOUND OF THE UNDERGROUND
Caleboniel opened the stage and Fimi closed it with fire. In between, the audience enjoyed charged performances from Danpapa gta, Jamz fr, Ridah Talatu, Ravington, O6a, Spydermanne, Monty RAx, Dawnye, Mxna, Hurrious, Scottyolorin, Artsalghul and Bigg Bobbyy.
Some artists like Mxna, Monty Rax and Fimi had the crowd completely hyped. The reaction was so real that even days after, we were still talking about how unforgettable their sets were and how much energy they brought to the stage.
DJ sets kept the tempo perfect. Warhero, Doghousetv, Sins, Zyrx, Temzthedj and Nezer all delivered powerful sets that tied the night together.
THE PEOPLE WHO MAKE THE CAMP COME ALIVE
Our demographic remains consistent. Young people are the heart of Greencamp. Youth who love music, art, fashion and authentic entertainment. The type of people who show up ready to discover something new.
The audience was vibrant from the first performance to the last. We spotted OG campers who have been riding with the camp for years and new faces who instantly blended into the community spirit.
Some moments became instant classics. Bigg Bobbyy getting briefly stuck inside the telephone booth stage prop during his set was a comical moment we will always remember and laugh about. The people voted their top five performers and even argued in real time about who owned the stage.
FREEDOM PARK — WHERE HISTORY MEETS CULTURE
Before the music, the art and the sun-drenched chaos of Greencamp even begin, the venue itself already sets the tone. Freedom Park isn’t just another Lagos event ground, it’s a space layered with history and reinvention. Once a colonial prison (built in 1872), now reborn as a cultural sanctuary, it has become a symbolic home for movements like ours.
We’ve been using the Amphitheatre at Freedom Park since 2021, and that consistency says something deeper about Greencamp’s loyalty, community, and a refusal to abandon the spaces that shaped us.
Every year, the park meets us like an old friend: the cobblestones, the open sky, the plopping sound of the pond, history blending with new voices. That continuity is part of the Greencamp story now.
FASHION, ART AND THE VISUALS
Casimir Hero and Real Saints brought fashion moments that stood out. The models walked with confidence, turning the stage into a visual runway.
The stage design itself added a strong identity. A telephone booth and a tall ladder became part of the performance scenery, giving artists new ways to express themselves physically and emotionally.
The art segment featured live painting by Raheemat and TuffSeed. Raheemat’s painting was auctioned live, starting at one hundred naira and peaking at ten thousand one hundred naira. The entire process was chaotic, hilarious and unforgettable. Of course, we didn’t sell the piece for that price.
Campers also experienced a live printing session with Founding Canine. The idea was for people to print custom merch on the spot. Power issues made the process impossible to complete, but the concept excited everyone and we hope to perfect it in the next edition.
FOOD AND VENDORS
Vendors added to the festival feel with good food. Shawarma, small chops, parfait, grills, cocktails and more kept people satisfied through the long night. Pricing remained friendly because Greencamp has always prioritized accessibility for young creatives.
BEHIND THE SCENES
This edition came with clear improvements. For the first time, we had some parts of the setup ready a whole day before the festival. Rehearsals and sound checks were carried out days before and on the morning of the event. Not every artist honored their rehearsal slots, but those who came benefited from smoother stage transitions and better sound.
VOLUNTEERS AND THE TEAM WHO MADE IT
One thing that absolutely cannot go unsaid is the people behind the scenes. This year, a group of young volunteers showed up with heart, stamina and an ownership mindset that made the festival run smoothly. From stage coordination to artist support to guest experience, they carried the festival on their backs.
Alongside them, our staple team members held the foundation steady. These are the people who have been building Greencamp brick by brick, over the years. Their consistency, planning, problem-solving and creative vision shaped everything. The volunteers met that energy and elevated it.
Greencamp has always been about community building, but this year proved something deeper. The community is not only growing with us, it is actively building us too.
And for young creatives who want to grow, Greencamp continues to be a space where involvement boosts more than just passion. It strengthens portfolios, resumes and real-life project experience, whether in production, media, curation, design, stage management or community engagement.
THE CLOSING MOMENT
Holding down the amphitheatre energy all night was Sisi Softlife, the host, cohosted by Molo, Founder of Greencamp. Toward the end, Molo asked the audience to shout their favorite performers. Names like Monty Rax, Mxna, Fimi, Dawnye and Big Bobbyy rang out across Freedom Park.
Just when the final DJ, Temzthedj, shut her laptop at exactly 3 AM, the crowd refused to go home. People kept shouting, “DJ we want to party”. She gave in and blessed everyone with fifteen more minutes of raving. That last stretch of dance was the perfect ending to a festival that already felt unforgettable.
A COMMUNITY THAT KEEPS GROWING
Greencamp continues to be a home for emerging Nigerian creatives. Musicians, producers, photographers, fashion designers, videographers, models and culture lovers come together as one community. We create space for the young and the unknown to bloom. We keep ticket prices fair so everyone can experience the culture we are building.
This year was a milestone and a reminder that when you give young Nigerians a platform, they will always rise.
THANK YOU
Massive appreciation to our sponsors Kaya Spirits, Monster Energy, Smirnoff, Aquavie Water and our partners We Are Too Turnt and Indie Vibe House Party. Your support made this edition our most impactful yet.
THE BIG 10 IS NEXT
2026 marks the tenth edition of the Greencamp Festival. If history has shown us anything, it is that the next edition will rise above everything we have created so far. Expect new talent, bigger cultural moments and an even stronger community experience.
Our root community has been growing through the platforms we have carefully built over the years:
GC Shows
A space that highlights raw talent, small stage intimacy and unfiltered performances.
Creator Spotlight
A series that documents the stories, processes and journeys of emerging creatives across different fields.
The Underground Playlist
A monthly curation of sounds from the community, keeping the spotlight on artists long after festival day. Songs from our festival set list also live here for anyone who wants to relive the night. Listen here.
The festival is the celebration, but everything listed above is the work that keeps the movement alive in between editions. Greencamp remains the community you need.
And as always, love is the only law.