Summer didn’t end quietly; it went out with a bang, a soundtrack, a flash, and a toast. At Encourage Park, Ikoyi, Goodbye 2 Activ. Summr wasn’t just another party. It was a collision of sound, streetwear, and self-expression, where Ballantine’s Blended Scotch Whisky took centre stage as a lifestyle connector between music and signature cocktails.
From the moment the gates opened, you could tell this wasn’t your average Lagos gathering. The crowd came dressed like they’d been waiting for this one; alt fits, mesh, metallics, statement sneakers, every look giving moodboard-in-motion energy. And right beside them, Ballantine’s matched that energy with its merch stand stacked with must-have pieces and a photo booth that became a runway for the night’s best looks.
The Cup Games? Unmissable. Friends huddled in circles, cheering winners who walked off in exclusive Ballantine’s gear. Each win added to the vibe, turning the brand into a badge of cool that travelled through the crowd.
The music set the pace: Davesound, Trillxoe, Danielino, Axara, Benzo, Palmwine, 808, Hilary, Titanium, AFDJ, Naffy, and more spun a mix of Afrobeats, Amapiano, R&B, Electro-Funk, and Deep House, a genre-hopping journey from sunset to starlight. High-energy performances by Zhus, Ar4, Mojo, Goodgirl LA, Wavestar, Laycon, Eggerton, Minz, and many more kept the crowd moving. By the time YKB and friends took the stage, the park had become a sea of motion, hands in the air, lights catching sweat, and that collective Lagos moment where music, mood, and meaning merge. Ashekrine and Divine (Trent Boy) brought their signature flair, sealing the night’s energy with pure spontaneity.
Ballantine’s cocktails; Ballantine’s Apple, Ballantine’s Sour, and Ballantine’s Lightening, set the tone: bold, confident, and smooth, echoing the brand’s Stay True message. Each sip was a statement of taste, of identity, of knowing exactly who you are.
More than an end-of-summer party, Goodbye 2 Activ. Summr was a lifestyle moment, a convergence of Lagos’ music scene and fashion culture under the same golden glow. Ballantine’s was the pulse of key moments during the event, the brand that tied it all together, from the beats to the fits, from the stage to the crowd.
Because staying true never goes out of style, and summer never really ends when the vibe stays this good.
