Palpable Excitement As Lagos Prepares To Host VerveLife 9.0: Africa’s Biggest Fitness Party   

LAGOS, Nigeria – November 11, 2026: The city of Lagos is set to host the grand finale of Africa’s biggest fitness party, VerveLife, at the Eko Convention Centre on Saturday, November 21st, drawing thousands of attendees from across Africa for an exciting morning of energetic fitness routines; vibrant music; premium performances; fitness masterclasses and other wellness and lifestyle experiences.  

Now in its ninth season, the VerveLife grand finale, which will take place in Lagos following a multi-city tour, is billed to be more than just a fitness event. VerveLife 9.0 brings together fitness, wellness, music and community through an elaborate lineup designed to encourage optimal participation, excitement and healthier lifestyles. The ‘Ignite’ theme reflects the focus of the ninth season on energy, movement, personal wellbeing and shared experiences.  

Commenting on VerveLife 9.0, Cherry Eromosele, Executive Vice President, Group Marketing and Communications, Interswitch Group, said:

“VerveLife continues to evolve with every season, creating new ways for people to embrace movement, wellness and community. With ‘Ignite’ marking our ninth season, we are excited to dial the energy up and further entrench the platform for people to freely connect, move effortlessly and personally experience fitness in a fun and more intentional way.”  

At the Lagos finale, participants can expect high-energy workouts led by an exciting array of local and international fitness personalities, including Coach Trebla; Kemen; Mayor; BenFit; Dolly; Ceejay; Sandra; Macblake and others. Also joining the exciting line up are international acts including Kenya-based trainer – Alvin Lee; UK-based coach – Just Geen; Ghana-based trainer – Sistah Abena and the Zambian fitness duo – Sweat, Health and Fitness among others. 

 The event will also feature an obstacle course with cash prizes, a masterclass focused on practical approaches to healthier living and a safe kiddies’ corner, offering activities for younger members of the family. 

 The fitness party in the morning will be followed by the exclusive VerveLife 9.0 afterparty, featuring music from Nigeria’s Afropop crooner, Mayorkun, and an up-beat atmosphere courtesy an exciting line up of celebrity DJs – DJ Neptune, DJ Crowd Kontroller and DJ Tobi Peter. With the VerveLife grand finale poised to usher in the ‘Detty December’ season, it reflects the platform’s gradual but consistent evolution from a fitness event into a broader lifestyle platform, bringing together communities, Verve Card holders, members of the public and brands for a celebration of shared interests and experiences. 

 In keeping with its focus on strengthening the wider fitness ecosystem, VerveLife 9.0 will also feature an exclusive first-of-its-kind, ‘Train the Trainer’ programme to support fitness professionals and other practitioners within the sector through skills development and learning.  

The morning session will also further spotlight emerging talent through the inaugural ‘Road to VerveLife 9 Stage’ competition, with Trainer Onome, Tim and Gabon emerging as finalists from Nigeria and Trainer Nicholas as the Ugandan finalist. 

 In addition to the organisers, Verve, the ninth edition of VerveLife is also supported by strategic brand partnerships and collaborations, including Google Play, returning for a second consecutive year, and Truecaller, joining VerveLife 9.0 as a strategic partner and adding a technology and digital engagement dimension to the experience. Other partners include Interswitch, Quickteller, Trace West Africa, Hygeia, LG electronics, CWAY water, Africa Sport Network, Pocari Sweat and Leisure Sports Park (LSP).  

The VerveLife grand finale continues to make its mark as the highly anticipated Fitness Party of the Year drawing tens of thousands of people across various parts of the globe to experience fitness, wellness, entertainment and a shared sense of community. Participants can follow the VerveLife journey across its social media pages @Vervelife_ on X, TikTok and Instagram, as well as register for the finale through the website- myverveworld.com/life .