By Boluwatife Kehinde-Idowu Music lovers were treated to live performances by Tobi Majek and the Da Seed Band, Scott Martins and the Electrified Band at the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos on Tuesday night. The event, which ended in the early hours of Wednesday, was part of activities marking Felabration,…...
By Boluwatife Kehinde-Idowu
Music lovers were treated to live performances by Tobi Majek and the Da Seed Band, Scott Martins and the Electrified Band at the New Afrika Shrine in Lagos on Tuesday night.
The event, which ended in the early hours of Wednesday, was part of activities marking Felabration, the annual music festival celebrating the life and legacy of Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
The festival, themed “Who Are You?”, commenced on October 12 and is scheduled to run until October 18 at the New Afrika Shrine.
Majek and the Da Seed Band performed several songs in tribute to the legendary musician, drawing enthusiastic responses from the audience, who sang along during the performances.
Scott Martins and the Electrified Band also entertained the crowd with a series of songs, while their dancers added excitement to the show with energetic dance routines.
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Several emerging artistes also took to the stage to showcase their talents, promoting Afrobeat and other genres of Nigerian music.
Popular comedian Olufemi Fagade, widely known as Omo Oba, hosted the event, entertaining attendees with jokes throughout the programme.
Fun seekers expressed excitement over the performances and commended the organisers for what they described as a well-planned and secured event.
Felabration has grown into a major annual cultural gathering, attracting music enthusiasts from across Nigeria and beyond to celebrate Fela’s enduring musical legacy.