9ice, Taye Currency, Lil Kesh, Falz, Simi, Goke Bajowa, among other artistes shut down the city with excitement that got the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi and other dignitaries at the event dancing to the sounds of the music stars. The event which held penultimate Saturday inside the premises of the king’s palace, according to the people, was one of a kind.
Alapomeji crooner, 9ice was the first act to mount the stage and got the excited youth chorusing his songs and lyrics. His performance was followed by Taye Currency, who added a touch of Fuji and Hip hop. Lil Kesh proved why he’s rated as the man of the moment as he wowed his fans and made them to yearn for more. Falz and Simi seemed to have mastered their game very well as they both dished out songs and performed on stage to the amusement of their fans.
The event, which was anchored by comedian, Bash also featured performances from promising artistes, especially from a 10-year-old rapper, Omotomi Temitope, popularly known as Baby Gangster, who was the cynosure of all eyes.
The high point of the event was when the Ooni stormed the event amidst fun and glamour with his entourage. He reaffirmed his commitment to the fiesta and promised to make it an annual event.
“The event has come to stay in Ile-Ife. I want to urge youths and citizens of the state to be law-abiding and be interested in the existing peace of the land. I am delighted to associate myself with you because I am also a youth. This kind of event is one of the things that will promote unity. I want to assure you that I am part of this and this event has come to stay in the history of Ile-Ife, he said.”
The event also featured award presentation to prominent Nigerians including: JAMB Registrar, Professor Dibu Ojerinde; Speaker of Lagos State House of Assembly, Honourable Mudasiru Obasa, among others.
The organiser, Ayo George, expressed his delight that the edition of the fiesta recorded success and acknowledged all the sponsors for contributing to its success.
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