Naira Marley sets date for Marlian Fest return

The Marlian movement is back. Nigerian singer Naira Marley has officially announced the return of Marlian Fest, and he has already fixed a date and venue for it.

The concert is set for December 12, 2026, at Eagles Club Field in Surulere, Lagos. The Marlian Records boss announced it himself on his official Instagram page @nairamarley on Sunday, November 8, 2026, as part of this year's Detty December.

The date and venue

According to Legit.ng in the report "Davido Reacts as Naira Marley Announces Marlians Fest Comeback After Difficult Years" published Nov 9, 2026, Naira Marley wrote: 5ec8

"But music is my life. The Marlians are my family. And it's time to come back together. MARLIANS FEST IS BACK!"

The same details were confirmed by Information Nigeria in "Naira Marley Announces Return Of Marlians Fest For December 12 In Lagos, Says It's Time To Come Back Together" - the show will hold next month in Lagos at Eagles Club Field, Surulere. 553e

Naira Marley said he stepped away from the public eye after difficult years, and this fest is about growth, healing and moving forward. He dedicated it to fans and "to everyone we have lost along the way." He also said he will not perform alone - friends and fellow artistes will join him on stage, but no lineup or ticket price has been released yet.

How fans reacted online

The announcement blew up fast. On Instagram, Davido was one of the first big names to react - he liked the post, which fans quickly noticed. 5ec8

Fans flooded the comments: "December 12 locked", "Marlians never leave", "Welcome back President". Many Marlians called it a must-attend Detty December date and said the Marlian movement is back. Others were more critical, remembering the 2023 controversy, but the excitement dominated the comment section.

Information Nigeria also noted fans marking the date as one not to miss and welcoming the return of the movement. 98a4

Why this comeback matters now

This is Naira Marley's biggest attempt to return to mainstream music since 2023. The Marlian Fest was his yearly signature before the controversy around the death of his former signee Mohbad (Ilerioluwa Aloba) in September 2023, which affected his image and career. 5ec8

Three years later, Detty December 2026 in Lagos is already packed with shows - Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid all rumoured. For Naira Marley to pick Eagles Club Field, Surulere, a street-pop stronghold, is strategic. It is close to his base and his core fans.

If the show sells out, it could reset his touring career and bring brand deals back. If guests like Zinoleesky, Mohbad tributes, and surprise stars show up, it will be a statement that Marlians are still here.

For now, all eyes are on December 12.