Lil Baby and Kehlani Play Lagos on 21 December

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American rapper Lil Baby and R&B singer Kehlani headline one of Lagos’s best-known December concerts. Prices and start times are not yet public.

Lil Baby and Kehlani co-headline Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, on Monday, 21 December 2026. Flytime Promotions, the Nigerian company behind the concert since 2004, is the organiser.

The official tickets page says booking is open, but it shows no prices and no start time. For US fans, the draw is two American headliners in the middle of Lagos’s Detty December season.

What Rhythm Unplugged Is

Rhythm Unplugged is an annual December concert in Lagos, and Flytime held the first one in 2004 at Fantasyland in Ikoyi. That early show featured Nigerian musicians and comedians and sold out, HypeTribe and Style Rave say.

Detty December is the holiday season when Nigerians and the diaspora fill Lagos with concerts, parties and family visits. Rhythm Unplugged is one of its anchor nights, and tickets are sold per show.

Style Rave says the 2026 programme is a six-night run at the Eko Convention Centre. HypeTribe says Lil Baby plays the night after Brandy opens that run.

• Sunday, 20 December: House of R&B, headlined by Brandy.
• Monday, 21 December: Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged, headlined by Lil Baby and Kehlani.
• After that: three nights of Flytime Fest, then the newer Flytime Circle event.

The Headliners and the Show’s Track Record

Lil Baby is an Atlanta rapper whose songs include “Drip Too Hard” and “Yes Indeed”. In a video announcement he said: “December 21st, I am going to be performing live at the Flytime Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged.”

Kehlani is an Oakland-born R&B singer who was added as co-headliner days after Lil Baby was named. FabFestivals and TheCable describe the show as her first performance in Nigeria.

Flytime has booked American names before, and HypeTribe calls Lil Baby the third US rapper atop the bill in four editions. Roddy Ricch headlined in 2023, Gunna in 2024, and Rema led last year with Central Cee as guest.

Past guests have often joined the American star on stage, HypeTribe notes. Gunna brought out South African singer Tyla in 2024, and Tiwa Savage appeared on Roddy Ricch’s night.

No supporting acts have been named for 2026. Style Rave says more performers are yet to be announced.

The Venue and How to Get There

The Eko Convention Centre sits inside Eko Hotels & Suites at Plot 1415 Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. Victoria Island is the business and nightlife district on the Atlantic side of the city.

The hotel says it is a 10-minute drive from the city centre and 45 minutes from the airport. In heavy holiday traffic, allow far more time than that.

Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Ikeja is Lagos’s main international gateway. Land at least a day before the show so that a delayed flight does not cost you the concert.

The convention centre’s capacity, gate layout and parking rules were not stated on the pages checked. The organiser has not said whether shuttles will run.

Lagos uses West Africa Time, one hour ahead of Universal Time, and Nigeria does not change its clocks. In December that is six hours ahead of New York and nine hours ahead of Los Angeles.

Tickets and Prices for Rhythm Unplugged

The official site, therhythmunplugged.com, has a tickets page that says “See you in December” and “Available to Book Now”. It points buyers to a Cene concierge desk by phone or email and shows no price list.

FabFestivals says fans can also join a waitlist on the official website, and that prices should be confirmed with the organiser. Style Rave urges fans to use only authorised ticketing platforms to avoid fraud.

No Rhythm Unplugged price has been published, so none is given here. For scale, Detty December Fest lists Wizkid opening-night general access from NGN 50,000 (about US$37) on DOT Tix.

That figure is not a Rhythm Unplugged price and may differ widely. Conversions use open.er-api.com rates of Thursday, 22 October 2026, when US$1 bought about NGN 1,334.

Entry Rules and Safety for US Visitors

US citizens need a Nigerian visa and must get it before they travel, the US State Department says. Passports must be valid for six months beyond arrival and have a blank page for each stamp.

Nigeria Immigration Service says its tourism visa is valid for 90 days from issue, single-entry, with a 30-day stay. Applicants need a return ticket, a hotel booking or host address, and 180 days of bank statements.

The application runs on the e-Visa portal, and the service’s page does not state the fee. Start well before December, because processing times were not published on that page.

Travellers over nine months old need yellow fever and polio vaccination certificates, the State Department says. Cash above US$10,000 must be declared on entry and exit.

The State Department rates Nigeria Level 3, Reconsider Travel, in an advisory issued on 12 June 2026. Lagos is not on its Do Not Travel list, which names other states, but the Level 3 warning covers the whole country.

The advisory says violent crime and kidnapping for ransom are common, and Americans are seen as wealthy. It names large public events, hotels and clubs as possible terrorism targets, and US emergency help is limited outside Abuja and Lagos.

Nigeria confirmed its first imported Ebola case, in Abuja, on 21 October, Premium Times reports. The World Health Organization says one imported case does not mean an outbreak, so check CDC advice before you book.

The State Department says ATM withdrawals are capped at NGN 20,000 (about US$15) per transaction and NGN 100,000 (about US$75) a day. Bring a payment card that works abroad and ask your bank about foreign fees.

What It Means for You

For Nigerian-American families home for the holidays, this is a big night with two US stars. For other US fans, the visa, vaccines and flights will outweigh the ticket price.

Do not book flights until you have seen a ticket price and a start time. Apply for the visa early, and buy tickets only through the channels on the official tickets page.

The six-night run lets visitors stack several shows, with Brandy on 20 December and Flytime Fest after. Each show is sold on its own, so check every night’s ticket rules.

What Is Not Known

No ticket price, ticket tier, start time or door time has been published for Rhythm Unplugged 2026. No supporting acts, set lengths or age limits have been announced.

Flytime announced the lineup on Instagram, and the official website pages checked do not show the date or the headliners. Several Nigerian and international outlets quote the announcement and Lil Baby’s own video.

The claim that this is Kehlani’s first Nigerian show comes from FabFestivals and TheCable and is not confirmed by the organiser. It is also unclear whether the waitlist and the concierge desk are two routes to the same tickets.

The Ebola situation in Abuja is still developing, and it is not known whether it will change travel advice by December. Check the State Department and CDC pages before you pay for non-refundable flights.

What Comes Next

Watch the official Rhythm Unplugged channels for prices, supporting acts and a start time. Flytime has said more detail will follow, and the lineup is expected to grow.

The run opens on Sunday, 20 December with Brandy and reaches Rhythm Unplugged the next night. Prices and rules can change before the show, so check the official tickets page before you pay.

Connected Coverage

The Rio Times Lagos city guide and What to Do in Lagos in October 2026 cover the host city. The Nigeria hub collects the latest news and guides for the country.

On the same programme, read Brandy Performs in Lagos on 20 December and Flytime Fest Lagos Runs 22 to 24 December 2026. The wider season is in Detty December 2026: Lagos and Accra Events, Dates, Costs and Travel Guide.

Other Lagos nights are in Detty December Fest Lagos 2026 and Davido’s Lagos residency at the National Theatre. For the country, read Nigeria Explained and Nigeria Highway Safety Guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is Rhythm Unplugged 2026 with Lil Baby and Kehlani?

It is on Monday, 21 December 2026, at the Eko Convention Centre on Victoria Island in Lagos. Start and door times have not been published, and Lagos is six hours ahead of New York.

How much are Rhythm Unplugged tickets and where do I buy them?

No price has been published. The official site, therhythmunplugged.com, says booking is open through a Cene concierge desk, so use only that official route.

Do US citizens need a visa to attend Rhythm Unplugged in Lagos?

Yes, US citizens need a Nigerian visa before they travel, the US State Department says. They also need yellow fever and polio vaccination certificates, and a passport valid for six months.

Sources: Rhythm Unplugged, official tickets page; HypeTribe, Lil Baby at Rhythm Unplugged; Style Rave, Lil Baby and Kehlani to headline Rhythm Unplugged 2026; FabFestivals, Kehlani and Lil Baby to headline; TheCable Lifestyle, Lil Baby (14 October 2026); TheCable Lifestyle, Kehlani (17 October 2026); Eko Hotels & Suites, Eko Convention Centre; DOT Tix, Detty December Fest Grand Opening Concert; US State Department, Nigeria travel advisory; US State Department, Nigeria country information; Nigeria Immigration Service, tourism visa F5A; Premium Times, Ebola coverage; open.er-api.com, exchange rates (all accessed 22 October 2026).

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