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Wizkid, Davido, Others Set For Flytime Music Festival
For all of us, the past two years have been full of a lot of instability, but, as always, we Nigerians manage to deal with the worst situations in the most commendable manner – we hold our heads up high, hold on to our unique humour and continue to hustle for a better day.
This is why Flytime Music Festival considers this year’s much anticipated 4-day festival a big applause to our most special Nigerians. After the pandemic caused many countries place restrictions on concerts, Flytime Music Festival returns with a motivation to celebrate music as a connecting force while strictly adhering to government-recommended COVID-19 safety protocols.
So, if you are looking for a way to round off what has been a bustling couple of years (to say the least) and usher in a new year of limitless possibilities, we urge you to look no further. This year’s festival year boasts power-packed performances from the world’s best entertainers at the Eko Convention Centre from Tuesday, December 21st – Friday, December 24th.
After multiple sold-out shows, show-stopping performances, award nominations and chart-topping records across the globe, the Made in Lagos artiste made return to where it all began for him next Tuesday.
The show and Wizkid dazzle attendees from far and wide with explosive performances that took us on his inspirational journey from hustling on the streets of Lagos to becoming a grammy award-winning artiste and Global superstar.
On Day 2 of the Flytime Music Festival, American R&B superstar Ne-Yo, who is known for his timeless classics will be in Lagos, Nigeria on Wednesday, 22nd December 2021 to take the audience down memory lane as he performs the biggest hits of the 2000s including, ‘So Sick’, ‘Sexy Love’ and ‘Miss Independent’.
Comic Genius and Actor, Bovi will also join the eponymous show delivering an hour of rib cracking comedy that is sure to melt the stress of the year away. Come with a lover or friend ready to laugh at never-been-heard before jokes dealt back to back by Nigeria’s foremost entertainer. Singing Superstars Flavour, Simi and Chike, add to their special flair to deliver one of the most entertaining nights concert-goers will experience this December.
This year’s Flytime Music Festival will definitely be one for the history books as every single day is packed with entertainment experiences of a lifetime. The momentum continues on Thursday, 23rd December 2021 as “Pepsi Rhythm Unplugged” brings a fresh, trendy and youthful energy to the Lagos scene.
On Day 3 of the festival, we celebrate Nigerian stars turned Global Superstars who have realised the dream of taking African music to the world and serve as an inspiration to young Nigerians to dream big because anything is really possible.
The lineup includes the incredible Lancey Foux, Adekunle Gold, Buju, Fireboy, Lojay, Rema, CKay, Ayra Starr, Ruger, Mayorkun, Blaqbonez, Teni, Oxlade, Wurld and more, bringing with them ‘the cool’, ‘the fun’, and of course, the passion of an African with a mission. Expect more surprises, after all, Pepsi Rhythm Unplugged is known as the only exclusive concert where Anything Can Happen.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’
