BY OBIAHU OLUCHI
PAST EVENT
68TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS 2026 – RECAP
Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
Location: Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles, California
The 2026 Grammy Awards, music’s biggest night, took place on February 1, 2026 at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles with comedian Trevor Noah hosting his final ceremony. This star-studded event celebrated the best in global music across genres, bringing together legendary performers, breakthrough artists, and unforgettable performances.
The 68th Grammys celebrated the best recordings from late 2024 to mid-2025 with epic performances, emotional speeches, surprise collabs, and a few bold moments that had everyone talking.
Big wins of the night:
- Album of the Year: Bad Bunny’s Debí Tirar Más Fotos – the first Spanish-language album to ever win this category. A massive win for Latin music and global sounds!
- Record of the Year: “luther” by Kendrick Lamar featuring SZA
- Song of the Year: “Wildflower” by Billie Eilish (co-written with Finneas)
- Best New Artist: Olivia Dean
Kendrick Lamar walked away with 5 wins total, officially becoming the most-awarded rapper in Grammy history.
The stage was electric with standout performances from Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Rosé, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, and more – mixing pop, rock, soul, and surprises. Tributes, powerful speeches, and fashion that turned heads kept the energy high all night.
A true celebration of how music keeps evolving and crossing borders.
UPCOMING EVENTS
WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS NIGERIA (WEN) KADUNA CHAPTER EVENT 2026
Date: Sunday 15 February 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Galaxy Mall, Kaduna, Kaduna State, Nigeria
Ticket: ₦10,000
Get ready for an empowering day designed just for women in business.
Hosted by Women Entrepreneurs Nigeria (WEN) Kaduna State Chapter, this special gathering brings together ambitious women ready to turn ideas into real success. Under the theme “Unlocking ‘Her’ Potential: From Vision to Success”, expect inspiring talks, practical sessions, networking with like-minded women entrepreneurs, mentorship moments, and tools to help you grow your business or career. It’s the perfect space to learn new strategies, connect with other driven women, build valuable relationships, and leave feeling motivated and equipped to take your next big step. Come ready to be uplifted, empowered, and connected!
LAGOS ENERGY WEEK 2026
Dates: Wednesday 18 February – Thursday 19 February 2026
Location: Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
The Lagos Energy event is focused on the theme “Sustainable Growth Through Gas: Building Energy Security for Lagos, Nigeria, and West Africa.” Expect deep discussions on how natural gas can drive Africa’s energy transition, boost energy security, support sustainable growth, and create real opportunities across the region. Industry leaders, policymakers, young professionals, and key stakeholders will come together for insightful panels, keynote talks, networking sessions, and solution-focused conversations. It’s the perfect platform to explore gas as a bridge fuel, share ideas on collaboration, and help shape a stronger energy future for Lagos, Nigeria, and West Africa. See you at Landmark Event Centre – let’s build that sustainable future together
BUSINESSDAY TALENT MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE 2026
Date: Wednesday 18 February 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Radisson Blu, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
The future of work is here right now and AI is changing everything: how we hire, manage teams, upskill people, and keep top talent. Is your organisation ready to win in Nigeria’s fast-changing, AI-powered job market? Join top HR leaders, executives, business owners, and policymakers at this must-attend conference. Together we’ll dive into real strategies, new skills needed, smart systems, and bold leadership to thrive in the AI era. Expect practical insights, expert talks, networking, and clear steps to future-proof your workforce.
Secure your spot today – be part of shaping tomorrow’s talent game
INNOVATEAI CONFERENCE LAGOS 2026
Date: Friday 20 February 2026
Time: 9:00 AM prompt
Venue: Landmark Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Nigeria’s top event on Responsible AI returns! InnovateAI Conference 2026 gathers leading technologists, and business voices under the theme “Responsible AI: Beyond Innovation”. Expect in-depth discussions on designing, governing, and scaling AI ethically and impactfully for Nigeria and beyond; covering ethics, data protection, safe deployment, business value, and societal benefits. Great for tech professionals, entrepreneurs, developers, students, and anyone building or using AI responsibly. Come learn, network, and help shape a better AI future.
LAGOS TECH FEST 2026
Dates: Monday 17 – Tuesday 18 February 2026
Location: Lagos, Nigeria (main event at Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island)
Feel the energy. Watch the impact. Lagos Tech Fest 2026 is coming in stronger than ever.
This is Nigeria’s biggest annual gathering for the tech ecosystem – where people come together to shape what’s next. In 2026, expect bigger ambition, bolder partnerships, and real investment opportunities. Powerful discussions, top speakers, live pitch sessions, exhibitions, networking that leads to deals, and an industry party to keep the vibe high. This event is where Nigeria’s tech future gets written.
Get ready to connect, learn, and build. This is the one you don’t miss
GREENING THE VALUE CHAINS CONFERENCE 2026
Dates: 25–26 February 2026
Venue: Admiralty Conference & Event Centre (Naval Dockyard), Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
A focused two-day summit on sustainable agriculture for West Africa. Theme: Greening the Value Chains: Sustainable Practices for West Africa Agriculture
Join farmers, agribusinesses, investors, policymakers, and tech innovators for practical talks, panels, and networking on eco-friendly farming, better supply chains, digital tools, carbon-smart methods, and regional trade.
Co-located events include the West Africa Digital Agriculture Symposium, Agricultural Trade & Investment Forum, Agro-Logistics & Cold Chain Summit, plus expos on vertical farming, aquaculture, digital ag, agrocarbon, and agri-horti trade.
Perfect for anyone building a greener, more efficient food system in West Africa.
OMNIVERSE AFRICA SUMMIT 3.0
Dates: 24–27 February 2026
Venue: Landmark Event Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Omniverse Africa Summit is back for its third edition and it’s going bigger and bolder! This four-day gathering brings Africa’s sharpest minds together to build a truly connected future. The focus is on Narration, Innovation, Collaboration, and Monetization – turning powerful stories, fresh ideas, strong partnerships, and smart ways to create value into real progress for the continent. Expect inspiring talks from thought leaders, solid partnerships already locked in, deep insights that spark change, and genuine opportunities to make an impact. This isn’t just another conference – it’s where Africa’s digital, creative, and tech future gets shaped. If you’re ready to join the movement and help write the next chapter, this is your spot.
INDIA AI IMPACT SUMMIT 2026
Dates: 16–20 February 2026
Venue: Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, India
This is a historic moment – the first global AI summit ever hosted in the Global South! From 16 to 20 February 2026, New Delhi becomes the centre of the AI world at the massive Bharat Mandapam. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the main plenary on 19 February, joining an incredible lineup of global tech leaders including Google CEO Sundar Pichai, OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Nvidia’s Jensen Huang, Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, DeepMind’s Demis Hassabis, Microsoft President Brad Smith, and Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon. Expect heads of government, international ministers, and top Indian and global CEOs all coming together to discuss AI’s real impact, responsible development, innovation, ethics, and how it can drive progress for the Global South and beyond. It’s five days of high-level keynotes, panels, networking, and big-picture conversations that could shape the future of AI worldwide. If you’re in AI, policy, tech, or just care about where the world is heading, this is the event to watch.
ART DECO FESTIVAL NAPIER 2026Dates: Thursday 19 February – Sunday 22 February 2026
Location: Napier, Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand.
Step into pure 1920s and 30s glamour at Napier’s world-famous Art Deco Festival! The whole city turns into a joyful celebration of the era, with classic cars parading, hidden speakeasy bars popping up, vintage planes overhead, live jazz filling the air, fancy dinners in beautiful heritage restaurants, high tea, fashion shows, classic film screenings, glitzy parties, and swing dancing under the stars. Wander Napier’s famous Art Deco buildings, snap photos with the shiny vintage cars, sip cocktails, dress up in flapper dresses or sharp suits, and soak up the happy, elegant vibe. It’s a one-of-a-kind escape full of style, music, and fun.
There is quite simply nothing else like it!
ADELAIDE FRINGE – ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA
Adelaide Fringe Festival 2026
Dates: Friday 20 February – Sunday 22 March 2026
Location: Adelaide, South Australia (
One of the world’s biggest open-access arts festivals is back! From late February to late March 2026, Adelaide transforms into a non-stop celebration of creativity with thousands of shows – comedy, theatre, cabaret, music, circus, dance, visual art, and wild street performances everywhere you look. It’s open to everyone: big names, emerging artists, locals, and international acts all performing in venues, parks, pubs, warehouses, and pop-up spaces. The vibe is electric – colourful, quirky, and full of surprises around every corner. Late summer/early autumn means warm days, cool evenings, perfect for outdoor shows and exploring the city. Stay at the stylish Mayfair Hotel right in the heart of it all, and make time for nearby gems: a day trip to the stunning Barossa Valley for world-class wine tasting, or catch those iconic Glenelg Beach sunsets just a short tram ride away. Adelaide Fringe is an unforgettable adventure.
THE TRAVELLING FILM FESTIVAL 2026 – ALICE SPRINGS
Dates: Friday 27 February – Monday 2 March 2026
Location: Alice Springs, Northern Territory, Australia (screenings at local cinemas)
The Travelling Film Festival brings the magic of the Sydney Film Festival straight to regional Australia. Every year it tours NT, NSW, and QLD, sharing the world’s best films with audiences far from the big cities. In Alice Springs from 27 February to 2 March 2026, you’ll get to enjoy a hand-picked lineup of award-winning international movies, documentaries, shorts, and features – all on the big screen with that special shared cinema vibe. It’s the perfect way to discover global stories, celebrate great filmmaking, and keep the joy of collective movie-watching alive in the heart of the outback. The festival delivers fresh, high-quality cinema right where you are.
See you in Alice Springs.
