Ankara Fiesta is a premium Afrocentric entertainment experience bringing together Nigerian music, fashion, culture and contemporary UK nightlife in one unforgettable celebration. Created by UK-based Nigerian DJs Jossy Ladd and DJ 1ST CHOICE KC, and organised by 1ST ROK Entertainment London, Ankara Fiesta returns for its 2027 edition following a successful debut in 2025.
What Guests Can Expect
- 🎵 Afrobeats & Nigerian Music — high-energy entertainment celebrating African sounds, with top DJs on the decks all night.
- 👗 Ankara Fashion Showcase — a curated runway moment featuring Ankara-inspired fashion from top African designers, celebrating the intersection of traditional fabric and contemporary design.
- 🥂 Premium Social Experience — a sophisticated environment designed for socialising, networking and celebrating in style.
- 📸 Red Carpet & Content — a red carpet experience for guests, celebrities and partners to create memorable content.
- 💃 Dance & Entertainment — a high-energy atmosphere built around music, performance and celebration.
- 🤝 VIP & Networking — an exclusive VIP section for sponsors and VIP ticket holders, with premium drinks and a chance to meet the DJs before the main event kicks off.
Dress Code
Ankara / African Print / Afrocentric Fashion — come dressed to celebrate the culture.
Who Should Come
Ankara Fiesta is designed for a mature, culturally engaged audience spanning the late 20s through to the 60s — working professionals, creatives, entrepreneurs, diasporans, celebrities and fashion-conscious partygoers looking for quality entertainment and social experiences.
About the Organisers
Ankara Fiesta is brought to life by DJ Jossy Ladd, a UK-based Nigerian DJ and cultural curator with over 36 years of experience whose career began in Lagos in 1979, and DJ 1ST CHOICE KC (Adekunle Coker), a UK-based Nigerian DJ known for his role in Afrobeats nightlife and cultural events across London and Lagos. Together, as 1ST ROK Entertainment London, they bring decades of entertainment experience and deep cultural connections between the UK and Nigeria to every Ankara Fiesta event.
Ankara Fiesta is more than an event — it is a platform for people to connect with culture, celebrate identity and create unforgettable experiences.