West African-born Afro-house visionary AMÉMÉ has been announced as the headliner for Boiler Room Lagos, marking the global platform’s first return to Nigeria since 2009. Set for April 26th, the landmark event—produced in collaboration with local collective Group Therapy—signals a powerful homecoming for the globally celebrated artist and a defining moment for the African electronic scene.
The announcement comes fresh off AMÉMÉ’s triumphant sophomore appearance at Coachella, where he performed three sets, including a surprise headline slot at the iconic DoLab Stage alongside Coco & Breezy. His return to African soil is deeply rooted in heritage, a symbolic reunion with his Benin origins, and a celebration of his ongoing mission to elevate Afro-house on a global scale.
Joining AMÉMÉ for this historic occasion is a lineup of dynamic African talent: Aniko, Deji, IMJ, Sigag Lauren, SoundsofAce, and WeAreAllChemicals B2B Yosa. Together, they’ll spotlight the continent’s rich and expansive electronic sound, bridging local roots with global resonance.
2025 is already shaping up to be a milestone year for AMÉMÉ. Following his acclaimed collaboration “Feel The Love” with German super-house duo andhim and vocalist Malou on Insomniac Records, he recently earned widespread recognition for his powerful reimagination of Angelique Kidjo’s timeless track “Agolo”—a deeply personal nod to his Benin roots. His global One Tribe event series has also made waves at venues like fabric London, Shelter Amsterdam, and House of Yes in Brooklyn, bringing his transcendent Afro-house sound—dubbed AMÉMÉ-House—to the world stage.
Born Hubert Sodogandji in Benin, AMÉMÉ has become a musical alchemist, transforming cultural tradition into contemporary electronic gold. His creative ethos is anchored by One Tribe, which began as a New York event series in 2017 and has evolved into a multifaceted global brand encompassing a label, fashion aesthetic, and a unifying philosophy. With releases on top-tier imprints like Defected Records, Black Book Records, Realm Records, and Insomniac Records, and support from legends like Black Coffee, Diplo, and Pete Tong, AMÉMÉ continues to push boundaries with every beat.
Boiler Room Lagos stands as a beacon of cultural transformation—an immersive, global-meets-local experience that reinforces AMÉMÉ’s role not just as a DJ or producer, but as a cultural architect. This moment marks a profound celebration of African identity through electronic music and serves as a powerful reminder: the future of dance music is deeply rooted in its ancestral past.
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