LAGOS, NIGERIA — The entertainment landscape of the Magboro/Sparklight axis is set for a historic transformation on Sunday, February 15, 2026, as Cupid Concert with Skripture: Love Reborn takes center stage at the Top Crown Event Center.
Organized by Refined Brave and Renovative Entertainment—the umbrella company for all of Skripture’s ventures—and produced by Rara Avis Entertainment, the event offers a sophisticated fusion of music, comedy, and cinema.
The evening is driven by the vision of multi-talented artist and entrepreneur Skripture, who serves as the primary catalyst for this production. In addition to headlining with a live set of romantic orchestrations, Skripture will host an exclusive movie premiere from Skriptv, his premier production house. The headline billing features the powerhouse trio of Skripture, Woli Agba, and Kemz Mama, balancing soulful musical performances with world-class humor.
The proceedings will be guided by a distinguished hosting duo: renowned sportscaster Victor Godfrey (Vsix) and multifaceted TV presenter Ermandha.
The stage will feature elite talents from the Rara Avis Entertainment database, including Soundboy FA, the voice behind the global anthem “Quality Time,” and Trace Naija Search Finalist Blinkz. The musical lineup is further bolstered by Mature Mind, King Papi, Obidi, and Xtee. Adding to the comedic showcase are heavyweights E Don Do and Alincology, alongside guest appearances by Nollywood stars.
The experience begins at 4:00 PM with a Grand Red Carpet featuring the Cupid Photo Wall. For guests seeking the pinnacle of luxury, the Royal Love Reborn Package—limited to ten couples—offers private plush seating, personal trumpet serenades at their seats, and custom LED Love Story tributes.
Comprehensive media coverage for the event will be provided by Anddykin, founder of Mayview TV, ensuring high-production documentation of the night.
Produced by Rara Avis Entertainment under the leadership of Ermandha, the event bridges the gap between prestige and accessibility.
“We are merging a concert, a movie premiere, and high-tier comedy to offer a sanctuary for love,” says Henry Onoja, Project and Event Manager. “By bringing this standard of production to the Magboro, we are eliminating the stress of the city for our guests.”
For those seeking an extended getaway, a Love Reborn Retreat Bundle is available, offering a luxury overnight stay at partner estate retreats and a private breakfast the following morning.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
Venue: Top Crown Event Center, Magboro/Sparklight Axis
Red Carpet: 4:00 PM | Main Event: 5:00 PM
Tickets: General Admission (₦5k), Couple (₦15k), VIP (₦20k), VVIP (₦50k), Table for Six (₦100k), and the Royal Love Reborn Package.
Contact for Bookings/Proposals: +2349066160916, +2348020885674, or +2349053001667.
Accomplished music artist Mykel Rapsy is set to officially launch his highly anticipated debut book, ‘GIFTED OR CURSED?’, with a unique and insightful three-part podcast special. The series will be recorded live on December 16, 2025, in Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, bringing together Mykel Rapsy and a dynamic panel of seven diverse creatives to delve into the book’s profound musings on the multifaceted challenges inherent in the creative process.
‘GIFTED OR CURSED?’ explores the intricate balance between the passion that drives artists and the obstacles they face, delving into the different types of challenges faced during the creative process. The accompanying podcast aims to provide an unfiltered, candid discussion drawn directly from the experiences of both established and emerging voices in the creative landscape.
The distinguished panel joining Mykel Rapsy includes:
Vybz: Music Artist, Music Teacher, Voice Coach, Songwriter, and Singer.
Humbledann: Music Producer, Music Executive, and Music Artist.
Surpy: Dance Artist, Dance Teacher, and the Originator of Konto Dance in Nigeria, also a Paint Artist.
Bclean: Artist, Songwriter, and Singer.
Ibeh: Singer and Businessman.
Fireman: Music Artist, Event Manager, Songwriter, and Rapper.
Dilo: Singer, Songwriter, and Paint Artist.
The engaging discussion will be expertly moderated by Ermandha, the prominent TV Presenter and Founder of Rara Avis Entertainment. Her experience and insight will guide the conversation, ensuring a rich and impactful dialogue for listeners.
“This podcast series is more than just a book launch; it’s an extension of the conversation I started with ‘GIFTED OR CURSED?’,” says Mykel Rapsy. “I believe every creative, regardless of their stage, will find their truth in these discussions. It’s about shedding light on the often-unseen battles and triumphs that come with pursuing an artistic path.”
The ‘GIFTED OR CURSED?’ podcast special promises to be an essential listen for artists, industry professionals, and anyone interested in the realities behind the glamour of the creative world.
Powered by Lagos Errandboy and Rara Avis.
Further details on how to tune into the live recording or access the podcast series will be announced soon.
About Mykel Rapsy: Mykel Rapsy is an accomplished singer, songwriter, academic writer, mental health advocate, and entrepreneur, serving as the CEO of Lagos Errandboy.
About Ermandha: Ermandha is a prominent TV Presenter and the Founder of Rara Avis Entertainment. She also serves as the Head of Media for The Humour Awards Academy and is a respected Producer and Creative Director.
Prepare to have your minds blown as Daniel Sinclair, one of the UK’s top hypnotists and mind-readers – and Harry Potter lookalike – brings his two unmissable shows to Edinburgh Fringe: Comedy Hypnosis and The Mind Reader.
Ever thought you’d witness an adult morph before your eyes into their 5-year-old self? An accountant forget how to count to 10? Two strangers turn into the stars of Bridget Jones’ Diary? Or perhaps a volunteer convinced that a 5″2 balding gent in the front row is in fact Taylor Swift?
These are just a few examples of the phenomena you’ll be treated to. You’ll be left questioning your very sanity.
His hypnosis shows will (quite literally) keep you stuck to your seats, while his mindreading performances will leave you pondering whether Daniel could know exactly what’s lurking in your internet search history!
REVIEWS
“THE NEXT DERREN BROWN“ – Phoenix Arts
“MIND-BLOWING ENTERTAINMENT” – BBC Three Counties Radio
“NEXT LEVEL INCREDIBLE… UNCANNILY CLEVER” – Sofitel Hotel Group
The show that leaves you questioning your very sanity.
Think of any word or name you like… Would you be impressed if Daniel could guess it? What about the code to unlock your phone? Want to bet he can’t guess that? Think again.
Expect Derren Brown-style mind games, comedy and all-round psychological wonder as Daniel reads volunteers’ minds and makes astonishing predictions live on stage.
About Daniel Sinclair
Daniel Sinclair is one of the UK’s leading stage hypnotists, a renowned mind reader/mentalist and keynote speaker.
A master of combining suspense, comedy and truly jaw-dropping moments, Daniel’s shows take audiences on a rollercoaster ride of their minds, leaving them laughing out loud while questioning their own realities. He has been described as ‘the most impressive’ in his industry with his warm engaging style and ability to connect with all types of audiences.
With performances spanning the globe from the West End to large theatres, festivals, established holiday parks and viral podcasts, Daniel has a knack for leaving crowds gobsmacked wherever he goes.
In recent years, he has read the minds and hypnotised thousands of people. He has also entertained and educated many around the world with his seminar on the mind.
Winner–United Solo Theatre Festival, New York, Best International Show 2024
Music and songs are the key elements that trigger Julian‘s memories, and set him off on a journey back to his childhood in South America where he discovers his passion for music and his gift for imitating voices. From there, he faces struggles in New York and Europe as he pursues his dream of becoming an artist.
Julián Fontalvo returns to the Edinburgh Fringe for the third time with his acclaimed show The Imitator, this time at a new venue: Assembly Checkpoint.
He previously performed in New York at the United Solo Festival, the world’s largest solo theatre festival, where he was awarded Best International Show.
Additionally, Julián has presented the show over seven seasons in Madrid and at the prestigious Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, as well as during two previous editions of the Fringe.
An international showman, he has appeared in over 60 cities across 23 countries, performing for celebrities such as Michael Douglas and Anne Hathaway.
He has been cast in Spanish productions of We Will Rock You, Monty Python’s Spamalot, and Avenue Q.
He is also highly sought after for exclusive corporate and private events; he even had the honor of being the sole performer at tennis champion Rafa Nadal’s wedding, at the personal request of the sportsman
#DareToDiscover your next favourite show – Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Today marks the official start of the 2025 Edinburgh Festival Fringe, which will run until Monday 25 August.
Edinburgh Fringe Programme Launch 2025
This August will feature 54,474 performances from 3,853 shows* (3,352 within the printed programme). Since programme launch on 03 June, 501 more shows have registered and are now searchable on edfringe.com and in the official Fringe app. Artists from 63 countries will be represented on the Fringe’s stages, with 1,118 shows from Scotland and 829 from Edinburgh itself.
The Fringe vision is to give anyone a stage and everyone a seat, and that includes keeping the Fringe affordable. This year’s average ticket price is just over £13, ensuring Fringe audiences can experience a variety of work at an accessible cost.
The Fringe Street Events programme began this morning and will run from 11:00 every day until 24 August, with world-class performers taking to the Royal Mile and Mound all day, offering something for everyone. This year the Fringe also welcomes the return of ‘Innis & Gunn on the Mound’, with the famed Scottish brewery hosting a vibrant food and drink village amidst the street events action on the Mound.
The Fringe Society supports artists by facilitating a range of services: so far this year the Media Office has accredited over 900 reviewers, editors, journalists and broadcasters from 30 countries, who will be instrumental in boosting artists’ profile. In addition, to date, some 1,400 arts industry professionals from 58 countries have accredited, and will be on the lookout for shows at the Fringe to offer onward touring or TV and film adaptation opportunities. Fringe Central is also fully open to support all artists performing at the Fringe this summer, with a programme of events tailored to help performers at any stage of their career, and free mental health support for artists returns in partnership with Health in Mind.
Tony Lankester, Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, said: ‘This is my first Fringe as the Fringe Society’s Chief Executive, so this is an incredibly exciting moment – I’ve attended the Edinburgh Fringe before, but never in such a front-row seat!
It’s taken a lot of people a lot of work to get us to this moment, so I’d like to thank everyone who has a hand in making it happen. That includes the venues around the city; the local businesses, stakeholders and officials; the wonderfully warm and welcoming people of Edinburgh; the members of the media and the arts industry who make this festival such an important part of the calendar for participating artists; and of course the indefatigable and undefeatable artists themselves, without whom there wouldn’t be a Fringe at all. We’re so grateful that you’ve chosen to be here this year, and I encourage any and all prospective audience members to go out, enjoy the festival and dare to discover the amazing work on offer.’
New shows added since programme launch (03 June)
Below is a small representative sample of shows that have registered since programme launch on 03 June. The full list of shows at this year’s festival can be found at edfringe.com.
At Saint Stephen’s Theatre, director Peter Schaufuss presents Romeo & Juliet, ‘celebrating the anniversary of Sir Frederick Ashton’s Olivier Award-nominated choreographic masterpiece in a unique Shakespearian candlelight performance setting’. Jéssica Teixeira presents Monga at Assembly, crafting ‘a mosaic out of philosophical reflection, infectious songs, radical performance art and humour’. At Traverse, Lucky Tonight! is ‘an interactive pub quiz-cum-theatre show’ in which ‘quizmaster extraordinaire (and former contestant of The Chase) Afreena will put you through your paces to help tell her story’. ‘Through movement, hand-knitted costume and visual metaphor, Weaving Me, Weaving Mum (C Arts) tells an intimate story of female growth, trauma and reconciliation, drawn from the director’s personal experience across generations’. Ants and Other Strong Things (theSpaceUK) is ‘a gripping queer sci-fi romance thriller set thirty years in the future, in a high-surveillance state waging war against the LGBTQIA+ community’. And at WU, GENDAI is ‘a Japanese laser show combining custom-made paper costumes, expressive body performance and original music featuring traditional Japanese instruments’.
Sanctum of Shadows at Leith Arches is ‘an immersive physical theatre performance that invites the audience into the final hour before a girl’s death’. In The End is Near at St James Church Leith, ‘three women from three different centuries find each other at their worst hour. Janet is accused of witchcraft in 1661 Edinburgh, Caroline is an arrested suffragette in 1911 London and Lauren is fighting for her reproductive freedom in 2028, in America.’ Beggared at The Bowlers Rest ‘tells the story of a privileged white South African whose life collapses into homelessness… [and] finds refuge in a township where the spirit of Ubuntu – a philosophy of shared humanity – challenges his racist indoctrination’. And Riot Reveals Cabaret promises ‘burlesque, comedy, magic, drag and live music all under one roof at the iconic Leith Depot’.
At Deaf Action, ‘Deaffy Drag Queenies Mary and Danielle bring outrageous fun, cheeky charm and deaf queer pride to the stage using BSL and Gay Sign Variant (GSV)’ in Deaffy Drag Queeny: Glitter, Gags and GSV. Harmony’s Heavenly Show – The Fun and Fabulous Drag Variety Show at Just the Tonic ‘blends singalongs, original songs, musical theatre, opera and heartfelt storytelling – with the “true” story of two drag queens as they belt, banter and bare their soul in a glitter-drenched journey for your entertainment’.
The entire Edinburgh International Film Festival programme is now live on edfringe.com and in the EdFringe app – among the screenings is EIFF: Deaf / Bumblebee(Filmhouse), a double-bill exploring themes of parenthood and disability.
‘Linus Karp and Joseph Martin, the duo behind The Fit Prince, Gwyneth Goes Skiing and Diana: The Untold and Untrue Story are getting gay married’ onstage in Awkward Prods Get Married (But For Real) at Pleasance. Abby Govindan explains How to Embarrass Your Immigrant Parents at Monkey Barrel Comedy, offering ‘an hour of hilarious storytelling that explores a pertinent universal theme: wanting to understand your parents but struggling to see eye-to-eye’. In Bed With… Harriet Kemsley (Hotel Indigo, York Place) ‘is a bold, close-up and relaxed comedy experience from one of Britain’s rising comedic stars’. Nicola and Rosie Dempsey (better known as Flo & Joan) bring The Birds, The Birds! (WIP) to Shedinburgh, in which ‘the Old Woman Who Lives in a Shoe finally sits down to write a rebuttal to the person who penned the poem that made her famous’. And ‘Shuang Teng and Rabiah Coon team up for a hilarious split bill show that dives into the awkward, surprising and sometimes absurd realities of life in the UK’ in Asian American Cultural Confusion at Laughing Horse.
Joy of Spines is a spoken word performance that ‘not only reveals the broad and deep collecting practices of the National Library of Scotland, but also tells the story of who we are as a species’. Panmure House hosts two debates on AI as part of its Panmure House Debates 2025: AI and Education and AI and the Workplace. And poetitian Lucy Aphramor serves up ‘a fiery fusion of wordsmithery, trans joy, compassion and queer nutrition science’ in Taking the Biscuit Back at PBH’s Free Fringe.
Samba Sene and Diwan + Makossa (The Famous Spiegeltent) promises ‘a double bill of the best African sounds from Scotland – an evening of exuberant afrobeat, mbalax, ska, reggae dance grooves’. Funk & Order: Cop Show Hits (The Jazz Bar) is ‘performed by Edinburgh’s finest, laying down the law with unmatched precision, tight grooves and a rhythm section that’s always one step ahead of the bad guys’. And as part of the Welcome to the Fringe Palestine series, the Arab a Dub DJ Set at Portobello Town Hall is ‘a journey through the vibrant pulse of Palestinian culture, bringing together traditional dance with cutting-edge underground sounds’.
*edfringe.com listings include shows which may be performing across multiple spaces and also shows which have been cancelled but may appear within the printed Fringe programme.
