MAR connects Nigeria's finest live musicians, DJs, MCs, dancers, and backup singers with the clients who need them - from intimate serenades to stadium-scale events.
Our Mission
We built MAR to solve a real problem: finding and booking great musicians in Nigeria was scattered, unreliable, and dependent on personal connections. With MAR, any client can discover and book a verified performer in minutes - and any talented musician can turn their skill into a consistent, dignified income.
We're not just a booking app. We're a community platform, a marketplace, a trust system, and a career launcher - all in one. Built for Nigeria. Built for Africa.
Weddings, studios, churches, surprises, corporate events and more
Starting in Lagos, Abuja, PH - expanding across West Africa
Verified identities, escrow payments, dispute resolution
Mobile-first platform for both performers and clients
Our Journey
Our founder - a professional musician frustrated by fragmented, word-of-mouth hiring - envisioned a transparent, digital-first platform where Nigeria's musical talent could meet the clients who need them. MAR was conceived in Lagos.
Over 200 musicians, event planners, church leaders, and studio managers across Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt were interviewed. The verdict: the need was massive and underserved. We began building.
A lean team of engineers, designers, musicians, and industry experts assembled with a shared vision. MAR's tech foundation - covering booking, payments, profiles, and matching - was laid.
After months of development and rigorous testing with real musicians and clients, Music at Reach officially opened its doors - creating Africa's first dedicated live musician marketplace starting in Nigeria.
What We Stand For
We only feature verified, skilled performers who are serious about their craft. Quality is non-negotiable.
Every profile is verified. Every payment goes through escrow. Every interaction is protected.
Whether you need a guitarist for 2 hours or a full band for a 3-day festival - MAR adapts to your needs.
We're building tools that didn't exist - from urgent musician matching to studio session booking.
The People
A team of engineers, musicians, and product thinkers united by one belief: music should be accessible.
Founder & CEO
Musician, entrepreneur. Saw the gap, built the bridge.
CTO
Full-stack engineer with 10+ years building marketplaces.
Head of Talent
Responsible for verifying and onboarding performers across Nigeria.
Head of Product
Designs the experiences that make MAR intuitive and powerful.
Coming Soon
Download the app when it launches and connect with musicians or find gigs - anytime, anywhere in Nigeria.
Whether you're booking or performing - you belong here.