News & Updates

Latest announcements, partnerships, and company milestones.

AnalysisJune 2026

Why Nigerian Concert Tickets Keep Getting More Expensive

Concert ticket prices in Nigeria are climbing fast. We break down the real reasons and what it means for fans and event organisers in 2026.

AnalysisJune 2026

Port Harcourt's Event Scene Is Quietly Building Something Real

Port Harcourt's live event scene is growing fast. Here's what's happening in 2026 and why it matters for Nigeria's events industry.

AnalysisJune 2026

Africa's Live Entertainment Industry Just Got a Conference

The Africa Live Entertainment Conference 2026 met in Johannesburg. We break down what it signals for Nigeria's fast-growing events industry.

AnalysisMay 2026

ALEC 2026 Just Happened. Here's What It Means for Nigeria.

The Africa Live Entertainment Conference 2026 wrapped in Johannesburg. Here's what the Nigerian event industry should take from it.

AnalysisMay 2026

Event Tech in Nigeria 2026: What's Actually Happening

Nigeria's tech event calendar is busier than ever in 2026. Here's what that means for organizers, attendees, and the platforms serving them.

LaunchApril 2026

Events Kona Is Live

We have officially launched in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Create events, sell tickets, and manage your audience — get started free today.

Event TechApril 2026

A Humanoid Robot Is Greeting Attendees at Bitcoin 2026 — What This Means for Event Tech

Realbotix's Melody robot welcomed guests at the Bitcoin 2026 Conference in Las Vegas this week. Here's what this moment means for the future of events — and why African events need to catch up fast.

GuideApril 2026

How to Sell Event Tickets Online in Nigeria (2026 Guide)

Most Nigerian event organisers still rely on WhatsApp broadcasts and manual bank transfers. Here's why that's costing you — and how to do it properly.

GuideApril 2026

Events Kona for Organisers: The Complete Guide

Everything you need to know about creating events, setting up ticket types, managing capacity, and getting paid on Events Kona.

StoryApril 2026

Why We Started in Port Harcourt

Port Harcourt has one of Nigeria's most vibrant event scenes. Here's why it was the only right place to begin — and what that means for how we build.

StoryApril 2026

What We Saw at Nigerian Events Changed Everything

We attended major events across Nigeria to study the ticketing experience. A Paystack receipt as a ticket. No QR codes. No validation. That night confirmed exactly why Events Kona needed to exist.

Event RecapApril 2026

Mayor and the 12 Kings 2026: Port Harcourt's Biggest Comedy Night

Easter Monday, April 6, 2026. EUI Centre, GRA, Port Harcourt. 16 comedians, a packed house, a red carpet that generated real buzz, and the South-South at its finest.

Archived2025

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