By SCM Staff Writer I Friday, Oct.31, 2025
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Nigerian festival scene is gearing up to deliver its most ambitious event yet, as VerveLife 8.0 prepares to fuse high-octane fitness with the explosive energy of Afrobeats and Afro-urban sounds.
Far more than just a workout event, this year’s edition is shaping up to be a full-scale entertainment spectacle, capped off by a superstar performance from Nigerian music icon, Timaya.
For UK readers keen on Africa’s vibrant cultural output, VerveLife 8.0 represents the perfect intersection of global lifestyle trends and indigenous musical fire. The event promises to keep energy levels soaring from the first stretch to the last dance.
The morning segment will be far from a typical gym class, starting instead with the uplifting harmonies of the LOUD Urban Choir before transitioning to a live musical adrenaline shot. Setting the mood for a day of sweat and fun will be Alternate Sound, Africa’s premium live band, known for their masterful fusion of live instrumentation and pulsating Afro-urban rhythms.
Keeping the tempo relentlessly high throughout the day are celebrity DJs like DJ Xray, alongside the visual splendour of the Awanjo Dance Troupe, who will add a vibrant dash of cultural choreography to the fitness sessions. This blend ensures the event is a genuine celebration of movement in every form.
But the real rave begins when the sun sets. The official afterparty is poised to be an epic, star-studded affair, confirming the event’s status as a must-attend fixture on the social calendar. Attendees can expect celebrity appearances from fan favourites like actor Tobi Bakre and comedian Broda Shaggi, ensuring a glamorous finish to the action-packed day.
The night will fully ignite with back-to-back mixes from some of Nigeria’s finest deck wizards—DJs Dope Ceaser, Maze, and Xtreme—before the main musical event takes the stage.
Music lovers are set for electrifying live performances from rising star Shoday and, crowning the entire celebration, the legendary Timaya, ready to serenade the audience with his rich vocal harmonies and extensive catalogue of hits.
VerveLife 8.0 isn’t just about burning calories; it’s positioned as a major cultural moment—a powerful testament to the community, sound, and movement defining contemporary African youth culture.
