Princewill Pius
Forecasted to be the largest occasion from Africa, the #ONEAFRICAMUSICFEST ended up changing into probably the most indubitably celebrated worldwide live performance ever to rock New York City by converging on one stage – a few of Africa’s best tremendous stars with blended Afro-cultural music and vibes.
Over 18,000 followers trooped in en masse to expertise a night of Afrobeat, Afropop, Afrofunk and Soca performances in one of many world’s greatest and revered occasion centres – THE BARCLAY’S CENTER.
From the arrival of the Nigerian mega musicians WIZKID, FLAVOUR, DAVIDO, PRAIZ, SOUND SULTAN, TIMAYA, SEUN KUTI, TIWA SAVAGE, DON JAZZY, AYO JAY, COBHAMS, who couldn’t assist however relish the stimulating considered performing to a big viewers on JULY 22nd, 2016, to the stage setup and sound test that prepped all up after so sleepless nights by the organizers.
Ghana had the presence of STONEBWOY who undoubtedly proved why he nonetheless stays a power to behold within the worldwide music scene alongside Afro-Caribbean’s energetic performing act – MACHEL MONTANO and bespoke Nigerian/U.S rapper – JIDENNA who pulled a exceptional efficiency effortlessly.
Timelines had been flooded and nonetheless is – even weeks after with #oneafricamusicfest because the day was stuffed with theatrical performances and enjoyable! The hostBANKY W was able to partaking the massive gathering of multi-cultural viewers to an epic night time.
As doorways of the Barclay’s Centre opened, the crowed was hit by tunes churned out from the fingers of Dj CK – CROWDKONTROLLER who kicked off the live performance adopted by a tasty efficiency by Mr Rich and Famous – PRAIZ, Naija Ninja’s SOUND SULTAN, STONEBWOY and others.
Each efficiency left the gang begging for extra with highlights and traits on particular dance strikes from TIWA SAVAGE, DAIMOND PLATNUMZ and others. International acts that got here out to help the motion of “One Africa” included, SWIZZ BEATZ who carried out alongside WIZKID, LIL MAMA, AKON and extra!
Organizers of the occasion – UPFRONT AND PERSONAL made certain that the live performance would stand out by leaving within the minds of all who attended a reminiscence that may by no means be forgotten even in years to return.
Chairman/CEO – Upfront and private, Paul Okoye mentioned “it is historic event that will finally see African music take over the globe while many Africans in the Diaspora get first class entertainment annually”.
Paul O as he’s fondly known as was honoured with a quotation alongside Banky W, COBHAMS, by borough of New York – Eric L. Adams shortly after which he acquired an award from Senator Jesse Hamilton on the occasion went forward to thank the ONE AFRICA MUSIC FEST flight companions reminiscent of ARIK AIRand South African Airways, not forgetting the assorted media companions that joined the motion reminiscent of Bellanaija, HipTV, SoundCity, notjustok, Tooxclusive and Jaguda for his or her help.
