
High costs, strict conditions at O2 Arena, a challenge for hosting gospel events - Diana Hamilton
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2nd February 2026 3:41:03 PM
3 mins readBy: Amanda Cartey

UK-based Ghanaian gospel musician Diana Antwi Hamilton has explained that organising events at London’s O2 Arena involves strict conditions and higher financial demands for gospel artistes.
When asked about the likelihood of hosting a version of her annual Awake Experience at the iconic venue, she noted that her management team is still considering several issues before taking a final decision.
In an interview with Kwame Dadzie and Doreen Avio on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz, Diana pointed out that the O2 Arena operates under rules that must be carefully considered during event planning.
“The only thing with O2 is that you know when we do these events, we get content out of that. How many O2 events have you seen content from that put out? The laws of those venues do not allow for you to own the film of that place,” she said.
She also indicated that gospel musicians are charged far more than secular artistes when attempting to stage events at the venue.
“Whatever they will charge secular artistes to do O2, secular artistes will be charged more than double of that and I will tell you why: because you don’t sell alcohol,” she said.
The O2 Arena remains one of the most sought-after venues that many Ghanaian event organisers have aspired to fill over the years.
Meanwhile, Diana Hamilton is set to host her annual Awake Experience concert on February 15, 2026, at the ICGC Christ Temple in East Teshie, with the Kumasi edition scheduled for February 22, 2026, at the Church of Pentecost, Bantama.
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The atmosphere reached unparalleled excitement as Davido delivered outstanding renditions of crowd favourites like 'Jowo' and 'FIA,' accompanied by his accomplished saxophonist.
The night soared to new heights as Davido treated the audience to unique performances of tracks such as "LCND" (Track 16) and "In the Garden" from the Timeless Album, featuring Morravey.
The eagerly awaited rendition of his acclaimed song, "Unavailable," featuring Musa Keys, triggered ecstatic chants from the captivated crowd.
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Nigerian sensation, Davido, solidifies his reign in the music industry by captivating a full house at the 20,000 capacity O2 Arena in London.The dazzling concert, held on Sunday, January 28, not only enthralled the city but also served as a testament to his recent Grammy nomination.
This milestone marks Davido's third consecutive sold-out performance at the prestigious O2 Arena, affirming his status as a music powerhouse since his inaugural appearance a few years ago.
The event featured a stellar lineup of Davido's chart-topping hits, with special appearances by collaborators Mayorkun and Kizz Daniel.Mayorkun, signed to Davido's DMW label, graced the stage for a joint performance of their hit track, 'The Best,' while Kizz Daniel joined forces with Davido to showcase their latest remix, 'Twe Twe.'
The atmosphere reached unparalleled excitement as Davido delivered outstanding renditions of crowd favourites like 'Jowo' and 'FIA,' accompanied by his accomplished saxophonist.
The night soared to new heights as Davido treated the audience to unique performances of tracks such as "LCND" (Track 16) and "In the Garden" from the Timeless Album, featuring Morravey.
The eagerly awaited rendition of his acclaimed song, "Unavailable," featuring Musa Keys, triggered ecstatic chants from the captivated crowd.Following the sensational show, Davido hosted an exclusive after-party to celebrate this monumental achievement with his crew and the contributing artists, solidifying the resounding success of the O2 Arena event.
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