Organisers of the Mainland BlockParty have announced plans to host the first all-female edition of the event, tagged Her Future Festival, scheduled for March 27 in Ikeja, Lagos.
The initiative aims to promote gender inclusion in the entertainment industry, with women at the centre of both performances and event operations.
The inaugural lineup features artistes including Niniola, Fave, Smur Lee, Fimi with the Flow, Wanni x Handi, and M.I.A and GoodGirl LA.
In addition to the performances, the organisers disclosed that the festival will feature an all-female DJ lineup.
They added that women will also take up key roles across production, logistics and vendor management.
Speaking on the initiative, Head of Products at The Plug Global, Rebecca Adeyanju, said the project is designed to expand opportunities for women across the creative ecosystem.
She noted that the festival seeks to align with the growing contributions of women within the nightlife and entertainment space.
