KSA, KWAM 1 to join hip stars for Lagos fiesta

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Akeem Lasisi

The Lagos State Government has released the list of the artistes that will perform at the One Lagos Fiesta starting on Saturday.

The list includes surprises, such as juju maestros King Sunny Ade and Ebenezer Obey, as well as fuji star, Wasiu Ayinde K1 de Ultimate.

Others are  Sir Shina Peters, Queen Salawa Abeni, Lagbaja, Adewale Ayuba, Abass Akande Obesere and Sulaimon Adio Atawewe.

The traditional musicians will be starring alongside hip hop acts that include Olamide, Phyno, Tiwa Savage, 2Face, M1, Kiss Daniel, Reminisce, Falz, Adekunle Gold, Yemi Alade, Seyi Shay, Pato Ranking, Humble Smith and Techno, in fulfilment of the government’s promise that the fiesta would accommodate performers from all genres.

According to the Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, all is now set for the musical jam tagged Better, Bigger and Bolder.

He said in a statement on Thursday that it would run for eight days across the five divisional  zones of the state.

He added that residents and visitors in Ikeja, Ikorodu, Epe, Badagry and Lagos Island would be treated to the best of musical entertainment, cultural displays, comedy and cuisine from the state.

The fiesta, which made its debut in 2015 after the Lagos Countdown was rechristened One Lagos Fiesta and spread across the five divisions, would run daily from 12 midday to 12 midnight, with the first six hours dedicated to entertainment for children.

According to Ayorinde, the fiesta is running on the same template as last year’s but with three notable additions to make it more impactful this year.

He said, “Firstly, the duration of the fiesta is longer this year. Instead of the five days of last year, Lagosians will have eight days of fun and camaraderie this year. Secondly, there will be space and reward for new and up-and-coming talents across the five zones. We have already had a very successful audition where 50 successful candidates were picked from each of the zones.

“They will have the opportunity to perform on the same stage as the superstars that will be featured this year. Two finalists will emerge from each zone by Friday the 30th December. Those lucky 10 will then slug it out at the grand finale of OLF at the Eko Atlantic stage with three winners that will be rewarded handsomely.”

“The beauty of One Lagos Fiesta is the fact that as creative economy in all the five divisions of the state is being developed, residents also have the opportunity to see for free several superstars that they only see on televisions or would have spent a fortune to watch in Lagos Island or Ikeja.”

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