Arsenal celebrated their historic Premier League triumph at Tape, a swanky Mayfair nightclub, on Tuesday night, with England forward Noni Madueke taking the mic and rapping until the early hours. The 22‑year‑old Gunners fan Daniel Bull, who shared champagne with club legend Ian Wright outside the Emirates, says the party was the sort of scene Ugandan supporters love to hear about.
Bull, a North London native, told us he’d spent his whole life dreaming of an Arsenal title. “When the final whistle blew and Bournemouth drew with Man City, I thought ‘what the hell is going on?’,” he laughed. The whisper that “the squad were at Tape” turned a simple celebration into a full‑blown nightclub frenzy. Instagram footage posted by Madueke’s mother showed the winger strolling home, flashing a grin and shouting, “I’m going out!” before disappearing into the club’s velvet‑curtained lounge.
What made the Tape celebration so unforgettable for fans like Daniel Bull?
First, the setting: Tape is a members‑only venue in Mayfair, usually reserved for the elite of London’s nightlife. Seeing Arsenal’s first‑team players, including Madueke, Alex Slimani and the ever‑charismatic Bukayo Saka, dancing on the same floor as a fan who just met Ian Wright is a once‑in‑a‑lifetime moment. Second, the music. Madueke, who grew up listening to grime, grabbed the DJ’s mic and launched into a freestyle that had the crowd chanting “Ars‑enal, Ars‑enal!” The club erupted – the kind of raw, unscripted joy that even the most polished post‑match press conference can’t capture.
Fans outside the Emirates gathered outside the stadium, clutching bottles of bubbly, as the night rolled into the early morning. “We were sharing a bottle with Ian Wright and just watching the club’s legends and the new boys party together,” Bull recalled. The combination of old‑school Gunners pride and the modern swagger of the current squad gave the celebration a timeless feel, bridging generations of Gunners supporters – a sentiment that resonates strongly with Ugandan fans who follow the Premier League religiously.
Will this party set a new standard for future title celebrations?
Likely. Arsenal’s decision to let the squad unwind in a high‑profile venue rather than a private hotel sends a message: a title win is for the people, and the people include the fans who have waited decades. Ugandan followers will now expect similar open‑door celebrations, maybe even hoping to spot a Gunners star on a Kampala club floor during the next African tour. For now, the Tape night will live on in fan anecdotes, Instagram reels.
What did Noni Madueke actually say while rapping?
He didn’t drop any official lyrics – the clip simply shows him hyping the crowd, shouting “Arsenal till I die!” and urging everyone to “keep the vibes up, we’re champions now.” The raw enthusiasm, not the rhyme, stole the show.
Source: The Guardian
