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Okon & Friends Live - Milestone Edition

The Crown

A Celebration of Entertainment, Creativity, Culture, Innovation, Lifestyle, Networking and Unforgettable World Class Experiences.

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The Crown symbolises excellence, achievement, influence, and the enduring pursuit of greatness. It celebrates individuals, organisations, brands, and communities whose creativity, innovation, resilience, and contributions continue to inspire progress and shape the future. This year's edition invites every guest to experience the very best of African talent, meaningful connections, cultural expression, and unforgettable moments on a platform where excellence is celebrated and possibilities come alive.

Date

Friday, 27th November, 2026

Mark your calendar and prepare for an evening of premium live entertainment, exceptional performances and memorable experiences.

Time

Red Carpet Opens: 5:00 PM

Guest Seating: 5:30 PM

Main Event: 6:00 PM Prompt

Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy the complete experience and ensure a seamless entry.

Venue

Tropicana Event Centre
Tropicana Mall.
Udo Udoma Avenue.
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Conveniently located within one of the region's premier lifestyle destinations, the venue offers a sophisticated environment, excellent accessibility and premium facilities that complement the quality and prestige of the event.

Know the Space. Plan Your Experience.

Explore the official venue layout for this edition of Okon & Friends Live and discover the key experience zones, hospitality areas, seating arrangements, exhibition spaces and essential guest facilities.

Whether you are joining us as a guest, hospitality guest, exhibitor, vendor, partner or media representative, the Event Experience Map helps you understand the environment before you arrive.

Event Schedule

Every edition of Okon & Friends Live is carefully programmed to deliver a seamless, engaging and memorable guest experience. While programme details may vary, guests can look forward to:

• Red Carpet Experience and Guest Reception
• Pre-Event Networking
• Opening Ceremony
• Executive Host Welcome Address
• Premium Live Comedy Performances
• Musical Performances
• Creativity and Cultural Showcase
• Special Celebrity Appearances
• Brand Activations and Sponsor Engagements
• Recognition and Presentation Segments
• Interactive Audience Moments
• Grand Finale
• Premium Networking and Photo Opportunities
• Exhibitions
• Food and Beverage Village
• Lifestyle Experiences
• Talent Discovery

The detailed programme schedule will be published closer to the event date.

Dress Code: Dress to impress.

Guests are encouraged to embrace an elegant, stylish and sophisticated appearance that reflects the premium nature of the event. Whether classic, contemporary or culturally inspired, your attire should complement an evening dedicated to excellence, celebration and memorable experiences.

Join the Experience

Whether you are attending as a guest, sponsoring as a brand, performing as an artist or partnering as an organisation, Okon & Friends Live offers a unique opportunity to experience the power of world-class entertainment while connecting with an audience that values excellence, creativity and meaningful experiences.

We look forward to welcoming you to an unforgettable celebration where every performance tells a story, every moment creates a memory and every edition raises the standard of live entertainment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before attending will be available in our Frequently Asked Questions section, including information on:

• Ticket purchases
• Corporate table reservations
• Venue access and parking
• Entry requirements
• Security and guest safety
• Accessibility
• Photography and videography
• Refunds and ticket policies
• Lost and found
• Partnership and Sponsorship enquiries
• Media accreditation
• General event enquiries

Should you require further assistance, our Guest Experience Team will be delighted to help.

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