Wale Jagun -Our aim is to revive, document and make Asa, other cultural displays tourism attractions in Ikorodu division– Hon. Agunbiade The Governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudasiru Obasa, among other dignitaries will grace the inugural edition of Asa Carnival slated to hold tomorrow (Saturday, November 4,2017) at the Ferry Terminal, Ebute, Ikorodu by 10am. Also expected to attend the cultural display is the acting Commissioner for Tourism,…
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Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless Concert: 2baba, Tiwa Savage, Flavour, Others Thrill Fans In Lagos
Our Reporter The Convention Centre, Eko Hotel and Suites Victoria Island came alive on Sunday, October 23, 2017, when 2Baba, Tiwa Savage, Flavour and others took over the stage to thrilled their fans at the Buckwyld ‘n’[ Breathless: The Lagos Dream . Efya, Timaya, Paul Okoye, Mr 2kay, Dj Jimmy Jatt, and Kelly Hansome performances also made the night an unforgettable one for the fans. Hosted by Andre Blaze, the concert was packed with socialites, A-list celebrities and personalities such as Senator Ita Giwa, Mai Atafo, Annie Idibia ,…
Read MoreAdekunle Gold Drops New Song, ‘Money’
Our Reporter Urban Highlife singer, Adekunle Gold, has released a new single titled, ‘Money’, a masterpiece on his highly anticipated album ‘About 30’ recorded live with the 79th Element. The track,which was produced by Pheelz, is an urban highlife song that speaks about the realities of being without money. According to the singer,‘Money’ was inspired by one of his trips to Dubai where he realized he couldn’t afford all the good things life has to offer. In the song’s intro, the ‘Pick Up’ crooner, is full of appeal to…
Read More‘Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless’ Concert : 2Baba Announces Free Tickets For Western Lotto Users
Our Reporter Multi-award winning artiste, 2Baba has made a surprise announcement on his social media platforms, asking existing and new users of Western Lotto to fund their account with a minimum of 1000 naira to win free regular tickets for the much anticipated concert tagged ‘Buckwyld ‘n’ Breathless : The Lagos Dream’. The offer by the living musical legend closes by 12.00 noon on Sunday, October 22, 2017. The concert, which is supported by Western Lotto, is set to be headlined by 2Baba, Tiwa Savage and Flavour. Attendees of the…
Read MoreMr Eazi Gives Another Thrilling Performance At Jay Z’s Charity Event
Our Reporter Mr. Eazi has again shown why he remains Nigeria’s hottest music export and rave of the moment as he turned up the heat with yet another electrifying performance at a star-studded Tidal’s third annual charity concert night on October 17, 2017, at the Brooklyn’s Barclays Center in United States of America (U.S.A). There was never a doubt that Mr. Eazi’s performance was one of the most anticipated of the night and he did not disappoint as he delivered an amazing performance as the only Nigerian artist to share…
Read MoreBavent Street Live Presents One Night Stand With Adekunle Gold
One Night Stand With Adekunle Gold (ONSWAG) is a live music concert featuring Adekunle Gold & The 79th Element performing carefully curated songs from Adekunle Gold’s repertoire. Organized and powered by Bavent Street Live, this concert is set to hold at The Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel Lagos on Boxing Day, 26th of December, 2017. The live music concert will showcase the Urban Highlife singer and his band, The 79th Element, thrill and entertain the audience with classy and authentic performances. Adekunle Gold plans to light up the stage this December…
Read MoreI Will Always Represent Ikorodu – Faboo
Owodiwo Folami Alogba, popularly called ‘Faboo’ is a singer, songwriter and a model. He got into music industry around 2009.Since then, he has released several hit tracks such as ‘Emi o ni fowo osi ju we ilu baba mi’, his first track which turned anthem for Ikorodu, his home town in Lagos State, ‘Take Me Home To Mama’ and ‘Lodunyi’, an inspirational and prayer song. Faboo’s recent works are ‘Ibadi’ and ‘Moda4kerNevaLOvedUs’, both of which were produced by the talented producer, Matzbeatz. In this interview with THE IMPACT, Faboo…
Read MoreFela Used Music To Fight For Liberation Of The Masses – Ambode
Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Sunday, October 15, 2017, eulogized the virtues of late Afrobeat legend and freedom fighter, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti describing him as an enigmatic artiste who used the platform of his art to agitate for social and human rights by challenging government and people to explore development through social and economic activities that are rooted in African values. Speaking while unveiling the Liberation Statue in honour of Fela erected at Allen Roundabout in Ikeja as part of activities marking his 79th posthumous birthday and the 20th anniversary…
Read MoreAmbode To Unveil Fela’s Statue Sunday
The Lagos State Government has announced plans to honour the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, as the week-long activities marking his 79th posthumous birthday and the 20th anniversary of his death draw to a close. In a statement issued on Thursday, October 12, 2017, by the State’s Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Steve Ayorinde, the Government said the honour is in line with Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s commitment to promote art and tourism and to celebrate iconic figures in politics, economics and culture sectors who have contributed to the…
Read MoreAsa Will Get State Government’s Endorsement As Annual Cultural Festival – Hon. Akinsola, Lagos State Acting Commissioner for Tourism
Kunle Adelabu Efforts by the socio-cultural group, IREP – Ikorodu Division Renaissance Foundation, to stage the first-ever Asa (man on delicate stilt sticks) festival,have not only moved closer to its realization, they have also brought about positive indications that the Lagos State Government would endorse the cultural display as an annual tourism activity. Indications to this emerged during a courtesy visit by the group to the Lagos State acting Commissioner for Tourism/Special Adviser on Arts & Culture, Hon. (Mrs) Adebimpe Akinsola at her office in Alausa on Thursday, October…
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