In Lagos, it often starts with a message: “wetin dey happen tonight?” The same question echoes in Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Enugu, young Nigerians looking to unwind, connect, and live life. But the problem isn’t a lack of events. The real issue? Finding the right ones, fast enough.
That’s the gap Partyra is closing.
Partyra is Nigeria’s bold new answer to event discovery, an app that’s not only transforming how Nigerians find things to do, but also how they experience their cities. With a fresh, video-first interface and smart recommendations that match users with their vibe, the platform is quickly becoming the go-to destination for people who want to do more than scroll—they want to show up.
“Nigeria is full of culture, energy, and events—yet most people hear about them too late, or not at all,” says the Partyra team. “We built Partyra to bring the city to your fingertips, and help you rediscover the joy of real-life moments.”
From Listings to Real-Life Energy
Until recently, discovering events in Nigeria meant combing through WhatsApp groups, Instagram pages, or outdated blogs. Event platforms existed, but many felt transactional—focused on logistics, not experience. Partyra flips the script by making discovery feel like discovery. The app presents short-form, TikTok-style event videos that showcase the mood, crowd, music, and energy—giving users an instant sense of what the event feels like, not just what it is.
It’s fast, visual, and local.
Whether you’re into rooftop brunches, underground music sets, art exhibitions, or weekend hangouts, Partyra helps you find what matches your mood in seconds.
“It’s like Netflix for my weekend,” says Tolu, a frequent user based in Lagos. “I just swipe, vibe, and choose. I’ve gone to places I wouldn’t have discovered otherwise.”
Built for Nigeria’s Urban Culture
Nigeria’s cities are bursting with experiences but they’re often fragmented. A concert might sell out without ever appearing on a major ticketing site. A fashion pop-up could attract hundreds via a friend’s Insta story. In this informal, fast-moving ecosystem, Partyra acts as a unifier. It brings visibility to events that may not have big budgets but deserve big crowds.
And it’s not just about entertainment. Partyra has featured everything from wellness retreats in Lekki to startup networking nights in Victoria Island. The platform’s real power lies in its ability to reflect the evolving lifestyle of urban Nigerians: energetic, curious, social, and experience-driven.
Organizers Get a Win Too
While users enjoy curated discovery, event creators and organizers are benefitting as well. Partyra offers tools that let organizers tell better stories, promote with engaging video, and sell tickets seamlessly all in one place.
“We used to rely on Instagram ads and word of mouth,” says Ifeanyi, a music event promoter in Abuja. “But with Partyra, we sold out two events back-to-back. People discovered us just by swiping.”
From small indie creators to large promoters, Partyra gives Nigerian organizers a modern toolkit to not only list events but build communities around them.
Technology Meets Culture
At the heart of Partyra’s success is its tech. The app uses AI to learn what users engage with be it music events, fashion, or food festivals and tailors their feed accordingly. Unlike traditional listings, it’s not one-size-fits-all. Every user sees events that match their lifestyle, their mood, their crew.
That local intelligence is a game-changer, especially in Nigerian cities where diversity in tastes, tribes, and subcultures is vast. Partyra isn’t just helping people find events. It’s helping them find their kind of fun.
What’s Next?
With thousands of active users across Nigeria, growing partnerships with event organizers, and rave reviews from the community, Partyra is poised for national impact. The team is doubling down on expanding to more cities, onboarding new creators, and introducing new features like in-app social sharing and real-time event updates.
But the core idea remains unchanged: bring people closer to real-life experiences.
In a country where digital fatigue is real and social connection often feels surface-level, Partyra is making nights out more spontaneous, communities more connected, and memories more meaningful.Because in Nigeria’s fast-paced, ever-buzzing urban life, one thing’s certain—there’s always something happening. Partyra just makes sure you never miss it.
