Nigerian singer Naira Marley has announced the comeback of his Marlians Fest concert after a three-year hiatus.
In a post shared on X, the music star disclosed that the event would hold on December 12, 2026, at Eagles Club Field in Surulere, Lagos.
Reflecting on his absence from the public scene, Naira Marley described the past few years as some of the most challenging moments of his life.
He explained that he intentionally stepped away from the limelight to find peace and rediscover himself.
“The last couple of years have been the hardest of my life. So many things were said. So many stories. Only God knows the truth,” he wrote.
“I went quiet because sometimes silence is the only way to find peace. I needed time to heal and find myself again. But music is my life. The Marlians are my family. And it’s time to come back together.”
The singer also hinted that other entertainers would join him on stage, describing the concert as an opportunity for healing and reconciliation.
“This one is for growth. For healing. For moving forward. For everyone we have lost along the way,” he added.
“To my Marlians who never left me, thank you. I see you. I love you. If you have ever been a Marlian, this night is yours. Come heal with us. Come celebrate life with us.”
The most recent edition was held on December 29, 2021, at Eko Festival City. The concert had also previously taken place in December 2019 at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos.
The announcement comes more than three years after the death of Ilerioluwa Aloba, a former Marlian Records signee popularly known as Mohbad, under mysterious circumstances on September 12, 2023.