Modola Shines in Breathtaking Live Vocal Surprise Performance at Olamide’s Sold-Out Wembley Concert
On Sunday, November 23, 2025, Olamide, the award-winning rap icon, lit up the 12,500-seat OVO Arena Wembley, delivering an unforgettable performance that left fans buzzing long after the lights went down. plus jaw-dropping musical numbers and unforgettable performances. It marked Olamide’s return to the solo UK stage after nearly a decade, his first headline show here […]
On Sunday, November 23, 2025, Olamide, the award-winning rap icon, lit up the 12,500-seat OVO Arena Wembley, delivering an unforgettable performance that left fans buzzing long after the lights went down. plus jaw-dropping musical numbers and unforgettable performances.
It marked Olamide’s return to the solo UK stage after nearly a decade, his first headline show here since 2016. The London concert was announced earlier in the year, and anticipation reached a fever pitch among his devoted fan base.
The atmosphere was electric from the moment the doors opened at 6:30 PM. Wembley Arena is filled at every corner with fans, some seated, many standing, creating a sea of vibrant excitement.
Olamide mounted the stage, and he was greeted with thunderous applause and wild cheers. In his performance, Olamide did not waste any time, starting with the high-energy hits that trace his journey from street‑hop pioneer to Afrobeats heavyweight.
Predictably, the stage was sprinkled with performances from some of Olamide’s YBNL Nation proteges, Lil Kesh, Adekunle Gold, Asake, and the rest.
He brought out rising stars and even surprised the crowd with unreleased tracks, giving fans a taste of what’s next from his creative universe. Behind the scenes, his influence was clear: YBNL has grown into more than just a record label. It’s a movement, and tonight, London felt like its capital.
His return to the UK stage shows how global Afrobeats has become and how much love he still commands outside Nigeria.
When the crowd became electric from Olamide’s performance, Modola was announced, and she took the stage unexpectedly; the moment was nothing short of magic.
The breakout young artist behind the single “Talk” brought in a wave of energy that matched perfectly with Olamide’s performance. Soaring through the arena, her voice led the fans in an exercise of word-for-word expression. She took the stage mid-set, and one could feel a switch in energy. While performing tracks off her 2025 EP, the enthusiastic applause rippled onward to immediate social media attention, where fans praised both her vocal control and stage presence.
Being one of the founding fathers of Nigerian rap, Olamide has been instrumental in shaping the careers of emergent artists for over a decade. The presence of Modola at the Wembley venue, synonymous with excellence in international music, can be taken as testimony not only to her superstar profile but also to the increasing global reach of Afrobeats.
Fans went to social media to praise her. Clips of Modola’s set went viral, with one concert-goer posting that “Modola just owned Wembley – the most incredible performance”. Another said, “That moment on stage with Olamide felt historic for Afrobeats.
Social media went wild. Clips of her performance flooded Instagram and TikTok. Fans proclaimed it “the highlight of the night”, praising her energy, charisma, and owning that moment.
The show, which confirmed Olamide’s continued draw in international markets, also provided a platform for Modola and other artists like Soundz, Ashidapo, and Joe Boy.
The 20-year-old sings with a full orchestra in London, and the result is something special for fans.