The Garden City is set to export its most famous musical export to the heart of Bayelsa State as the 2026 Ayakoro Festival Concert prepares for a historic night of entertainment. Organizers confirmed on Friday, February 20, 2026, that the Port Harcourt First Son Duncan Mighty, will lead a star studded lineup of superstars for the festival’s climax on February 28, 2026.
For the people of Rivers State, the inclusion of Duncan Wene Mighty is the main attraction of the Ogbia-based cultural showcase. Known for his deep Ikwerre roots and his ability to blend traditional highlife with modern R&B, the Obianuju crooner remains the undisputed musical ambassador of Port Harcourt. His performance at the King P.I. Nathan Square is expected to draw a massive home-base crowd of fans traveling from Rivers to Bayelsa to support their own. When Wene Mighty takes the stage, he isn’t just singing; he is carrying the pride of the Port Harcourt on his back,
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The Ayakoro Festival, which commemorates the historic resettlement of the community in 1958, has evolved into a major tourism hub in the Niger Delta in recent years. The 2026 edition is particularly significant as it features an diverse mix of sounds. Joining the Port Harcourt legend are controversial street-pop artist Naira Marley and the Musical Taliban, Oritse Femi. The concert would be a rare meet of the old school highlife-fusion of the South-South and the contemporary Marlians culture of Lagos.
The technical production for the night is being touted as the largest in the history of Ogbia. Beyond the big three, the stage will host a wave of rising South-South talent, including Jah Wondah, Jovin, Wall Zee, Daddy West, and Professor Linkin. Adding to the local flavor is the host for the night, MC Senibo, a veteran of the Port Harcourt comedy and event scene, ensuring that the banter and energy reflect the unique Port Harcourt brotherhood that Duncan Mighty famously champions in his music.
In the coming days, Hospitality centers in Ayakoro and neighboring communities would be reporting high booking rates for the final weekend of February. While the event is physically located in Bayelsa, the Port Harcourt vibration is expected to be present and to be the dominant theme of the night. For the Port Harcourt First Son, The concert is another opportunity to prove that his sound is not just local to Rivers State, but is the definitive anthem of the entire Niger Delta region.
