They didn’t wait for permission. They didn’t need a million-naira budget, brand deals, or industry handshakes. All they had was vision, and the courage to chase it out loud. That’s how Coozy Fest 1.0 came to life.
It was December 2024, and Abeokuta, a city rich in culture but often left out of Nigeria’s entertainment spotlight, felt like it needed a jolt. That jolt came in the form of an event that didn’t play by any rulebook. Held at the iconic OOPL Fun Spot, Coozy Fest 1.0 wasn’t perfect, but it was pure. The organizers, a young, passionate group known as Coozy Productions & Extravaganza, were fueled by nothing but energy, guts, and the desire to create a space where the youth could feel alive. Over 1,500 people showed up that day, not because of clout or hype, but because the streets had been hungry for something real.
The founders knew exactly what they were doing. At the center of this movement was Ibrahim “Spenz” Adekunle, with Lawal “Lawy” Ibrahim leading the music and vibe curation, Soliu-deen “MFTT” Mukthar managing operations, and Thomas Lawrence Adedeji keeping the books and strategy in sync. They weren’t event planners, they were culture architects, building something from the ground up in a place most wouldn’t even look. And the results? Loud.
TikTok personalities like Arike Pre-order, crowd-favorite DJs like DJ Lawy and DJ Diamond, and wave-making hosts brought that first edition to life in a way that no one expected. And it wasn’t just about the music, it was the energy, the freedom, the sense of community. People left that night with more than content; they left with stories.
Then came Coozy Fest 2.0. Still at OOPL Fun Spot, but this time with sharper execution, better sound, bolder aesthetics, and deeper intention. What started as a grassroots rave had evolved into a full-fledged movement. The buzz wasn’t just about what happened, it was about what Coozy was becoming. This was no longer just a youth-centered funfair. It was a platform. A city-defining project. A statement.
And now, the next chapter is already shaking timelines and group chats across the country: Coozy Fest Y2K Edition, set for August 23rd, 2025, at yes, again, OOPL Fun Spot, Abeokuta.
This isn’t just another themed event. Coozy Y2K is a time-traveling celebration of everything we once loved and what we’ve now become. It’s baggy jeans and gloss, rhinestones and flip phones, old-school vibes infused with the fire of today’s Gen Z. It’s a bold fusion of nostalgia and now, and it’s going to be unlike anything Abeokuta has ever seen.
But here’s the real magic: Coozy is not just hosting parties. It’s building a blueprint. While other event brands are chasing one-off clout, the Coozy team is doing the long-term work, reshaping how young people experience entertainment, especially in cities outside the usual Lagos and Abuja bubble. They’ve created a platform where creatives thrive, where fashion trends debut, where first-timers become headliners, and where communities actually connect.
They’re not just throwing raves. They’re opening doors. They’re making Abeokuta feel like the center of the universe, not by imitation, but by innovation.
So when people ask why all the noise?, the answer is simple:
No long talk. Just vibes, vision, and a venue that’s about to witness history again.
See you at OOPL Fun Spot. Abeokuta will never be the same.
Bankole Mubarak (Bankee)
For, The Coozy Team.