The third edition of Jameson Distillery on Tour (JDOT) came to a thrilling close on October 1st, after five days of music, fashion, art, and community. From September 26th to October 1st, 2025, Orange Island, Lekki Phase 1, transformed into Lagos’ ultimate cultural playground, where DJs and artists delivered unforgettable performances that captured the heartbeat of Nigeria’s sound.
This year’s lineup brought together some of the country’s most celebrated names alongside fresh emerging talents across Afrobeats, Amapiano, EDM, live performances, and street sounds, creating a perfect soundtrack for Jameson’s one-of-a-kind festival experience.
26 September – WAF & Street Souk After Dark (Skating, Fashion, Music)
The tour opened with high-energy sets from Palmwine, DJ NYT, NaffyTheDJ, Trillxoe, d24, Believeallthings, DJ Yanfssss, Supersmada, DJ 808, and DJ Chelar, supported by hypemen MC Laye and ActiveBoy. From skating displays to live DJ mixes, the night merged Lagos street culture with raw musical energy.
27 September – MIA & Vogue Boys (Nostalgic Games, Fashion, Waterpark, Music Performances)
Day 2 turned up the heat with DJ Neptune, tmdjsbeats, DJ Ivy (South East), DJ Bigswagz (Port Harcourt), and a headlining set by Niniola, who dazzled the crowd with her powerhouse vocals and dance-heavy performance. The Vogue Boys kept spirits high with a waterpark party that blended music, games, and style.
28 September – Afrovibes (Street Sounds & Intimate Live Music)
The Afrovibes takeover delivered a raw, intimate experience with performances from Braye, Lodu, Group Collective & Sweat It Out, Oluwadamvic, and hypemen Klintiin and Sheye Banks. DJs Shogzy and Clinton brought the street busking theme to life, while Tenor Boy delivered an electrifying EDM set. Headliner Skales closed the night with chart-topping
anthems that had fans singing word-for-word.
29 September – Distillery Doors Shut
A moment of pause before the final stretch, allowing the Jameson community to recharge ahead of the big weekend.
30 September – Afro Jam (Deeds Magazine & All-Female Music Lineup)
Afro Jam celebrated female creativity with an all-women artist roster featuring FIMI, Lady Donli, Esotorica, Layefa, Ayofawo, Ayizan, Kevin LNDN, Honeeay, Yosa, Ciza, AYE, and dancer Poco Lee. With music, art, and live performance seamlessly blending, the night embodied a sense of empowerment and inclusivity.
1 October – Mainland Block Party (Independence Music Concert)
The festival closed with a bang as Sarz and Tyler ICU headlined alongside DJs Neptune, Spinall, BlakDave, Rosco (L.A.X), Tobi Peter, CodenameKND, Axara, Palmwine, Tito, Saiph, and Teedjs. Surprise appearances by Ciza, Odumodublvck, WurlD, and Victony had the crowd roaring, cementing Independence Day as an unforgettable finale.
“At Jameson, we’ve always stood for authenticity, inclusivity, and connection,” said Evane Chenuet, Marketing Director, Pernod Ricard Nigeria. “Music remains at the heart of our storytelling, and this year’s lineup reflected the vibrant energy of Nigeria’s creative scene. Every performance added a new layer to what makes Jameson Distillery On Tour so special.”
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About Pernod Ricard Nigeria
Pernod Ricard Nigeria is the local affiliate of Pernod Ricard, a global leader in wines and spirits. Pernod Ricard holds a comprehensive portfolio of premium and luxury brands, with 16 out of the top 100 spirit brands in the world, including Jameson Irish Whiskey, Beefeater Gin, Martell Cognac, Seagram’s Imperial Blue Whisky, Absolut Vodka, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, The Glenlivet Scotch Whisky, Inverroche, Olmeca Tequila, Malibu Liqueur, Imperial Black, and G.H. Mumm Champagne.
About Jameson Irish Whiskey
Founded in 1780 by John Jameson, Jameson is the best-selling Irish whiskey in the world. Produced in the distillery in Midleton, County Cork, from malted and unmalted Irish barley, Jameson’s blended whiskeys are triple-distilled, resulting in exceptional smoothness.
