Guinness World Records has confirmed a concert featuring 85 musicians including, Saheed Osupa, Rybeena, KS 1 Malaika and T.I Blaze set the record for the largest Afrobeats orchestra.
The milestone was achieved at Trench Symphony: The Dapper Live Experience concert in December 2025.
Dapper Live & Artist announced the achievement on Instagram, saying “the event had been officially reviewed and verified by Guinness World Records.
“Glad to announce that Trench Symphony: The Dapper Live Experience has been officially reviewed, verified, and confirmed by Guinness World Records for the Largest Orchestra for an Afrobeats Concert.”
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“With unforgettable performances from T.I Blaze, Rybeena, Bhadboi OML, Kashcoming, TML Vibez, Lasmid, Heis Cazulee, Dwillsharmony and Fuji legends KS1 Malaika and King Saheed Osupa; the night became a powerful fusion of Afrobeats, Fuji, and orchestral brilliance. “We didn’t just stage a concert. We rewrote the record books. Culture. Precision. History,” the statement reads
Guinness World Records published details of the record on its website, stating it was achieved by Dapper Live & Artists with 85 musicians performing together.
“The largest orchestra for an Afrobeats concert is 85 and was achieved by Dapper Live & Artists (Nigeria) in Lagos, Nigeria, on 16 December 2025,” Guinness stated.
It featured a conductor leading the orchestra, alongside a lead singer, choir, dancers, and dozens of musicians performing in synchronisation.
The concert showcased Afrobeats blending with orchestral arrangements, uniting musicians and audiences. The event featured performances from emerging and established artistes, highlighting Nigeria’s diverse music scene and integrating Fuji and Afrobeats elements.
Dapper Live & Artists is associated with Damilola Akinwunmi, a Nigerian music executive and partner of Hilda Baci, a celebrity chef and three-time GWR holder.
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