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Nigerian-born hypeman and live entertainment performer Solomon Osaiyekemwen Ehigie, professionally known as Hyper Best, is continuing to develop his professional profile within the United Kingdom’s Afrobeats and African entertainment industry.
Known professionally as Hyper Best, Ehigie works as a hypeman, MC, live entertainment performer and event host, contributing to the atmosphere and audience engagement at concerts, nightlife events and African cultural entertainment programmes.
His professional activities have taken him across different parts of the United Kingdom, with documented performances and event appearances in Newcastle, Sunderland, London, Glasgow and Nottingham.
Building a Career Through Live Performances
Hyper Best’s professional development has included opportunities to work alongside established Nigerian and African artists, giving him experience performing in different live entertainment environments and engaging diverse audiences.
On 28 November 2024, Hyper Best performed at the Unwind Party of the Year in Newcastle, alongside Nigerian DJ and entertainer DJ Chicken.
On 23 August 2025, he appeared at Mr P Live in Newcastle, performing alongside Nigerian singer and performer Mr P.
On 5 December 2025, Hyper Best performed at Iyanya Live in Sunderland, continuing his involvement in major Nigerian entertainment events in the North East.
His professional activities have also extended beyond the region. In 2025, he performed at a La Hacienda Party in London, sharing the stage with Nigerian Afrobeats artist Fido.
On 1 May 2026, Hyper Best was part of Skales Live in Sunderland, adding another established Nigerian artist to his growing list of live performance collaborations.
In addition to his appearances in Newcastle, Sunderland and London, Hyper Best has also hosted and performed at events in Glasgow and Nottingham, contributing to the development of his UK-wide live entertainment portfolio.
Developing His Identity as a Professional Hypeman and MC
Hyper Best’s work goes beyond introducing artists on stage. His role as a professional hypeman involves actively contributing to the live audience experience through crowd interaction, call-and-response, audience participation and maintaining energy between performances.
The role places him directly within the live entertainment element of Afrobeats and African music events, where audience engagement forms an important part of the concert and nightlife experience.
Through his continued work as a hypeman, MC and performer, Hyper Best has been developing a distinctive professional identity within the UK African entertainment scene.
His career has also expanded into event hosting and entertainment promotion, allowing him to participate in both the performance and organisational sides of live entertainment.
Growing Beyond the North East
A notable part of Hyper Best’s professional development has been the expansion of his activities beyond Sunderland and the wider North East.
By June 2026, his documented UK activity included appearances in Newcastle, Sunderland, London, Glasgow and Nottingham.
Working across different cities has provided opportunities for him to perform for different audiences and alongside artists with established profiles in Nigerian and African music.
His appearances alongside Mr P, Iyanya, Fido and Skales, together with his wider event-hosting activities, form part of an expanding body of professional work in the UK.
Major Upcoming Events
At the time of publication, Hyper Best also has several significant events scheduled for later in 2026.
He is scheduled to be part of Crayon Live in Sunderland on 22 August 2026, continuing his involvement in Afrobeats live entertainment events in the North East.
He is scheduled to host 2Baba Live in Leicester on 12 September 2026, bringing his experience as a hypeman and live entertainment performer to another major Nigerian music event in the United Kingdom.
He is also scheduled to host Fido Live in Sunderland on 25 September 2026, an event presented by Hyper Best.
Another upcoming event is Ycee Live in Sunderland on 30 October 2026, further extending Hyper Best’s involvement in Nigerian and Afrobeats entertainment events in the UK.
These scheduled appearances demonstrate the continuing development of his professional activities across live performance, MC work, event hosting and entertainment promotion.
Contributing to the UK Afrobeats and African Entertainment Scene
The growth of Afrobeats and African music in the United Kingdom has created opportunities for performers, DJs, MCs, promoters and other live entertainment professionals who contribute to the audience experience surrounding the music.
As a professional hypeman and MC, Hyper Best operates within this live entertainment ecosystem, using crowd engagement and stage performance to support concerts, parties and cultural entertainment events.
His work across multiple UK cities, together with his appearances alongside established Nigerian artists, reflects the development of a professional career that combines live performance, MC work, event hosting and entertainment promotion.
For Solomon Osaiyekemwen Ehigie, professionally known as Hyper Best, his growing portfolio represents an expanding presence within the UK’s Afrobeats and African entertainment industry.
With documented activity across Newcastle, Sunderland, London, Glasgow and Nottingham, and further major appearances scheduled throughout 2026, Hyper Best continues to develop his professional career as a hypeman, MC and live entertainment performer.
