The
euphoria of last Sunday night, at the New Afrikan Shrine, Ikeja, Lagos, changed
the face of music festivals in Nigeria. The event, the grand finale of the
yearly Felabration was a gathering of both budding and A-list entertainers in
the country who thronged the Shrine to be part of the yearly celebration of the
life and times of the Afro-beat legend. Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
The
week-long event, which kicked off on October 16, climaxed on the 21st of
October with a series of activities that would remain evergreen in the minds of
those graced the event. The night witnessed a large turnout of fans,
entertainers, tourists and dignitaries with pop star, Davido closing the show.
Davido dished out several songs from his musical works, leaving the crowd high
on a full dose of his Afro pop music. Joined by his DMW music crew, Mayorkun,
Yonda, Perruzzi and Dremo, he got the crowd screaming and yarning for more of
his stunning stage craft.
He
dazzled with so much energy, throwing the crowd into a musical reminiscence as
he sang some of his old hit songs after which he concluded with his latest
songs as the entire hall quaked with shouts of satisfaction. At the end of his
performance he threw shoes and shirt into the crowd. Femi Kuti, alongside his
son, also thrilled the audience. Femi first hit the stage, and later, his son
joined him, playing saxophone with him. But the highpoint of the night was the
mild drama that ensued between Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo and his host, Femi
Kuti.
Femi,
while on stage with the Vice President who was the special guest at the event
told the crowd all that transpired between him and the Vice President. Speaking
in Pidgin English, the Afrobeat singer said: “Vice President Osinbajo
came to my house for support, na him dey stand for my front now o. I tell am
say I no fit support (Buhari) because of my papa. He said he understands and he
respects my view.
But
he’s my friend.” In addition, he said: “He (Osinbajo) said he wanted to come to
the Shrine to see what everybody is saying about the Shrine and I am happy that
he came and saw that we are not crazy here. He said he didn’t know this place
was this big.” (Vanguard).
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