53 GROUP
A multi-platform group of companies built around lifestyle and community.
Founded in Lagos - May 2020
What We Are
Events
Food
Nightlife
Community
53 Group is not one thing. It is a portfolio of brands built to serve different parts of Lagos life - each one independent, each one connected.
We build things that last. We build them in Lagos.
Our StoryThe Portfolio
Four brands
One group
Touchline
Lagos's premier annual grassroots 7-a-side football tournament. Four editions. Thousands of attendees. Touchline V is next.
DaChef Kitchens
Event catering, corporate lunches, private dining, and pop-ups. Real food, no shortcuts. Serving Lagos since 2020.
Club 53
Curated nightlife experiences for Lagos. First event: December 2026 at Lagos Motor Boat Club. 21+ only.
Five-Three Foundation
Community outreach and youth development in Lagos.
The Founder
Built by
one person
53 Group is the project of Damilola Atere - founder, investment professional, and someone who wanted to build something real in Lagos.
Meet Dami