Sam Larry joined Naira Marley on stage at the 10th Supremacy Concert in Lagos, where his energetic dance moves drew cheers from the crowd and reactions online.
Music promoter Samson Balogun, popularly known as Sam Larry, made a surprise appearance on stage with singer Naira Marley during the 10th edition of the Supremacy Concert in Lagos, drawing attention from concertgoers and social media users.
The moment happened on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at the Eko Convention Centre, where Naira Marley was performing as part of the concert’s lineup. According to reports from the event, the singer gestured for Sam Larry to join him on stage, after which the promoter came forward and danced alongside him.
Sam Larry, dressed in a colourful outfit and cap, appeared energetic as he moved around the stage and performed several dance steps. His movements, particularly what viewers described online as his signature “legwork”, quickly became one of the most discussed moments from the concert.
The Supremacy Concert, which was held at Eko Convention Centre, brought together several established names in Nigerian music, including Tiwa Savage, Kizz Daniel and Wande Coal. The 2026 edition marked the 10th edition of the concert series.
Rather than remaining in the background, Sam Larry joined Naira Marley for part of the performance, acknowledging the audience as the crowd responded to his appearance. Videos from the event subsequently circulated across social media, where users shared different reactions to the unexpected appearance.
The attention surrounding the moment was also linked to Sam Larry’s limited public appearances in the months following a serious road accident in July.
Sam Larry’s return to public events
In July 2026, Sam Larry was involved in a road crash along the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road. The accident claimed the life of his bouncer, identified as Wale, while Sam Larry survived with injuries.
His first confirmed public appearance after the accident came later that month at a wedding ceremony in Ikeja, Lagos. He was seen interacting with guests and dancing during the event, before briefly joining Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as K1 De Ultimate, on stage to greet members of the singer’s band.
The Supremacy Concert therefore provided another prominent public appearance for the promoter, this time in front of a large music audience and alongside one of his longtime associates.
Sam Larry and Naira Marley have maintained a close association within Nigeria’s entertainment scene over the years, although their relationship has also attracted considerable public scrutiny.
Naira Marley and Sam Larry’s association
Their public profile changed significantly following the death of singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, in September 2023.
Sam Larry and Naira Marley were subsequently questioned by the police during investigations into the circumstances surrounding Mohbad’s death. They were detained and later released on bail in November 2023.
Both men have denied wrongdoing in connection with Mohbad’s death. In a 2025 interview, Sam Larry also maintained that he did not assault the late singer, while explaining his own account of the dispute between them.
The legal controversy has remained part of the public discussion surrounding both men, making their joint appearance at entertainment events a subject of interest beyond the performance itself.
In July 2025, a Lagos State High Court dismissed a suit filed by Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba, seeking to challenge legal advice concerning Naira Marley and Sam Larry.
At the Supremacy Concert, however, the focus was on entertainment as Sam Larry danced alongside Naira Marley, with footage of the encounter quickly making its way across social media platforms.
A moment that quickly went viral
Several social media users reacted to Sam Larry’s energetic performance, with some focusing on his dance moves and others commenting on his appearance alongside Naira Marley.
The clips also drew attention because of the circumstances surrounding Sam Larry’s return to public activities after the July accident. His appearance at the concert showed him participating actively in the performance rather than simply watching from the audience.
For Naira Marley, the moment also reinforced the pair’s continued public association, despite the controversies that have surrounded them since Mohbad’s death.
The Supremacy Concert was ultimately filled with performances from several major Nigerian artistes, but the decision to bring Sam Larry onto the stage created one of the night’s most widely circulated moments online.
With cameras capturing his dance steps and the crowd responding to his appearance, what began as a brief invitation from Naira Marley became one of the most talked-about scenes from the Lagos concert.