Apart
from the being the commercial hub of the nation, Lagos is also the
entertainment capital of Nigeria and if you're coming to the city soon,
these are shows you don't want to miss.
From Christmas concerts to end-of-the-year music spectaculars,
Lagos has plenty of great live music to offer this season. Jumia Travel
has scoured venue listings and scoped out new artists to bring you the
top 8 music shows you really do not want to miss if you are visiting the
city this period.
All of the city’s best music is right here in our calendar of
upcoming concerts in Lagos that definitely offer some extra festive
sparkle.
1. Sunny on Sunday
Adored and decried in almost equal measure by all Nigerians – young
and old, Juju maestro, King Sunny Ade, steps out flanked by other
popular artistes including Onyeka Onyenwu, Iyanya, Terry Apala, Tyson
and DJ Jimmy Jatt in this show due to hold on the 11th of December 2016
at Federal Palace hotel. Expect songs with clever lyrics cloaked in a
sweet Yoruba wooziness, but also with occasional acoustic interludes.
2. Afropolitan Vibes Music Festival
Numerous acts from dance to music will invade Freedom Park, Lagos
Island for this year-end fest, which has now expanded to two nights:
December 16, 2016 To December 17, 2016. Artistes including Tomi Thomas,
Seyi Shay, BOJ, Falana, Jinmi Abduls, Kollington Ayinla and Keziah Jones
are all confirmed to perform at the event.
3. Beat 99.9 FM Christmas Concert
Holding at the Federal Palace Hotel on the 20th of December, The
Beat 99.9 FM Christmas Concert will feature West London trio Migos,
Krept & Konan & Wstrn! Even more, the artistes will be
accompanied by Davido, Phyno, Ice Prince, Patoranking, Burna Boy and
many more.
4. Life is Eazi Lagos: The Concert Party With Mr Eazi and Friends
Kind of “Banku Music” (A subset of Afrobeats), Mr Eazi, will be
bringing his special genre of music to Lagos on the 21st of December
with a concert at Landmark Center, Lagos. As the title of the concert
suggests, he will have a couple of other artistes performing alongside
him.
5. Reekado Banks Thank You Concert
One of Nigeria’s most promising artistes Reekado Banks, signed to
Mavin Records, will be hosting a “Thank You” concert on the December
21st at the Afrika Shrine, Lagos. The concert will be a great way to end
the year after a successful album launch earlier this year. Although
not confirmed, we expect to see other Mavin also performing alongside
the “Katapot” crooner.
6. Rhythm Unplugged: December 23rd @ Eko Convention Center
For over 10 years, Rhythm Unplugged has consistently brought music
to Lagos every December and they are not failing this year either. Come
December 23rd, another one of the event will be held at the Eko
Convention Centre. A-list artists due to perform at the show include
Wizkid, Olamide, Tekno, Falz and many more!
7. Bez Live
Nigerian multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and composer,
known for “alternative soul” music, Bez will be serving up a fresh menu
of his unique sound with tracks from vault of songs on the 24th of
December at Muri Okunola Park. The concert will certainly offer a
different kind of setting for Lagosians who are into alternative music.
8. Olamide Live In Concert Beast Mode 3: December 26th
Olamide a.k.a Baddo remains the familiar name behind most of
insanely popular songs played around Lagos, and he will be hosting
another one of his end-of-year fests on Boxing Day, December 26th at the
Eko Convention Center. The hall is sure to be packed full as he also
will be dropping his album, The Glory, on same day. You really would not
want to miss it.
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