BNXN Celebrates CAPTAIN With Intimate Release Party in Partnership With Don Julio

 Following the successful release of his highly anticipated album, CAPTAIN, in July under global record label EMPIRE and the wrap of his North American tour, Nigerian superstar BNXN hosted an exclusive release party in partnership with Don Julio to celebrate the success of the project.

The event, held in Ikoyi Lagos, brought together an intimate mix of industry tastemakers, collaborators, friends, and fans for a night of music and celebration. Attendees were treated to curated cocktails and tequila shots from Don Julio, inspired by BNXN’s journey, while the artist performed songs from CAPTAIN and previous projects. More notably was his performance of Very Soon with Afro RnB heartthrob, FOLA. 

Speaking at the event, BNXN shared:

“I’m here with the people that love my music, with my favorite tequila brand in my favourite city. What more can I ask for?” He said.”This album has brought me to an exciting point in my career and I can’t wait for you all to see what’s next. CAPTAIN for me is the turning point afrobeats needed and it’s the project you need to listen to at every point in life. If you ever feel down or lost, stream CAPTAIN. It has all the answers you need.”

The party also drew a diverse guest list of talent and key cultural tastemakers including, Bizzle Osikoya, Taves, Shine TTW, Do2un, Hermes Iyele along with fans, lovers of Afrobeats X Don Julio, EMPIRE Music and many more to celebrate the success of CAPTAIN. As the official partner for the party, Don Julio brought in amazing cocktails and tequila moments to elevate the night. Serving the exquisite Don Paloma, one of their signature cocktails.

Speaking on their partnership with BNXN to make this night a success, Ifeoma Agu, Group Head of Culture, Influencer & Advocacy at Diageo South, West and Central Africa shared; 

“With Don Julio at the heart of this celebration, we made a bold statement in championing Afrobeats as one of Africa’s most powerful cultural exports. By supporting BNXN, we’re not just raising a glass to his monumental milestone — we’re heroing the moments that define culture and bringing people together through unforgettable celebrations.”

The final toast of the night came from BNXN speaking on the significance of the party and the night saying it marked a major milestone for him as he continues to expand his global footprint. With this strong momentum and global appreciation for the album, BNXN is gearing up to bring his sound to the UK, with headline shows at London’s O2 Indigo on November 2, Manchester’s New Century Hall on November 9th and Stockholm on November 22nd with more dates to be announced. 

Tickets are available now at bnxnlive.com .