The Legends Are Back! DJ Jimmy Jatt, 9ice, African China, Sir Shina Peters Storm London

LONDON, UK: There are concerts you attend, and there are concerts you experience. The forthcoming Rewind UK Concert promises to belong firmly in the second category.

On Saturday, October 17, 2026, the spotlight will shine brightly on Grand Empire, 108–110 Rushey Green, Catford, London, as some of Nigeria’s most celebrated entertainment icons converge for a spectacular evening appropriately themed “The Legends Are Back.”

And what a gathering it promises to be!

Leading the charge is the undisputed king of the wheels of steel, DJ Jimmy Jatt, whose name has become synonymous with Nigeria’s DJ culture and the evolution of the country’s contemporary music scene.

For decades, Jimmy Jatt has stood behind the turntables at some of the biggest parties and entertainment events, helping to introduce generations of Nigerians to new sounds while keeping old favourites alive.

Now, he returns to the London stage to take music lovers on another journey through time.

Joining him is the unmistakable 9ice, whose powerful voice, Yoruba lyrics and distinctive musical identity made him one of the most recognisable artistes of his generation.

For fans who remember the era when Nigerian music was rapidly breaking out of local clubs and parties and making its presence felt around the world, a 9ice performance is bound to bring back powerful memories.

Then there is African China, the socially conscious hitmaker whose music became the voice of a generation.

With songs that reflected everyday Nigerian realities, social struggles and the aspirations of ordinary people, African China carved a unique place for himself in Nigerian popular culture. His appearance in London is therefore expected to be particularly nostalgic for fans who grew up singing along to his records.

But the night will not be complete without the man whose name is firmly etched in the history of Nigerian juju music, Sir Shina Peters.

A consummate performer and one of the country’s most influential musical personalities, Sir Shina Peters helped redefine juju music with his energetic style and the emergence of Afro-juju.

His presence brings an unmistakable old-school elegance to what is shaping up to be a memorable gathering of Nigerian musical royalty.

When Legends Share One Stage

What makes the Rewind UK Concert particularly special is the journey it represents.

From the era of vinyl records, cassette tapes, live bands and legendary DJs to the digital age of streaming and global Afrobeats, Nigerian music has travelled a remarkable distance.

The four headline acts represent different chapters of that journey.

They are artistes and entertainers whose careers were built long before social media could turn a song into an overnight sensation. Their legacies were forged through years of performances, records, radio play, clubs, parties and the enduring love of music fans.

For Nigerians and lovers of African music living in the United Kingdom, the October 17 concert is therefore expected to be much more than a night out.

It is a homecoming of sorts.

It is an opportunity to dress up, step out, reconnect with old friends and dance to the songs that provided the soundtrack to different stages of their lives.

A Celebration of Nigerian Music

While a new generation of Nigerian artistes continues to dominate international music charts and stages, events such as this provide a timely reminder of the extraordinary talents who helped build the foundation upon which today’s music industry stands.

The Rewind UK Concert brings those memories back into the spotlight.

With DJ Jimmy Jatt controlling the decks, 9ice bringing his unmistakable sound, African China delivering his socially conscious classics and Sir Shina Peters representing the rich tradition of Nigerian juju and Afro-juju, the evening promises a compelling blend of music, culture and nostalgia.

For one night, London will not simply host a concert.

It will host a celebration of Nigerian entertainment history.

And as the lights come on at Grand Empire and the first sounds fill the room, one thing will undoubtedly be on the minds of the audience: