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After a long year of office work or business engagements among many other things, Nigerians can afford to look forward to unwinding as the year winds down.
While there are many options to relax and have fun in this period, a major way many Nigerians ease off during the yuletide is by attending entertainment concerts, comedy shows, drama, or stage play headlined by popular musicians, comedians and actors.
Among such shows that entertained fun lovers in 2022 included; Wizkid’s Starboy Live Lagos 2022, Adekunle Gold’s Catch Me If You Can, Kizz Daniel LIVE, Vibes On The Beach With Big Wiz 2022, Mavin All-Star Concert, Ric Hassani One Night Only, Davido Fans Concert, The Party Concert: Larry Gaga (Ft. Wande Coal, 2 Baba, Peruzzi, etc), Chike Live: The Brother’s Keeper, Mayorkun Live, Afro Youth Fiesta, Rhythm Unplugged, Johnny’s Room Live 4 (Abuja Edition), Afro and the Beats Music Festival, Palmwine Music Festival Lagos, The Cavemen Live In Ibadan, Silent Disco, Fuji Vibrations among many others.
In this piece, PRIMANEWS Online highlights some music concerts & shows to look out for as the yuletide beckons.
1. Flytime Fest 2023: Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged
For Afrobeats fans worldwide, there is no dispute over the fact that the chorus is clear that from music chart-toppers to rising stars, Nigerian music acts are transforming Lagos into the music capital of the world. Yet again, December 2023 would not be left out, as Flytime Fest’s Coca-Cola Rhythm Unplugged is set to blow the minds of fun lovers.
Ajebo Hustlers
On the 21st of December, Lil Durk, Roddy Ricch, Ajebo Hustlers, BNXN, Seyi Vibez, Shallipopi, Fave, Fireboy, Iyanya, Mayorkun, Spyro, Wurld, Victony and more to be announced will storm the Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos, for the first leg of the much-anticipated concert.
Shallipopi
On the 23rd, Flytime Fest will be celebrating Kizz Daniel’s 10 years of amazing music career run. In a statement on its Instagram handle, while announcing the ‘Buga’ crooner as the headliner for the day, it wrote, “If there’s one thing we love about him, it’s his consistency with making back-to-back hits for just about every audience. Come celebrate VADO at 10 on the 23rd of December at Flytime Fest.”
Davido
On December 24, 2023, Davido would be headlining the show for the day, thrilling his fans and afrobeat music lovers with banging tunes such as ‘Unavailable’, ‘Feel’, ‘Champion Sound’, ‘Over Dem’, etc, all from his ‘Timeless’ album, as well as throwing it back to show-stoppers including ‘Back When’, ‘Gobe’, ‘Skelewu’, ‘Risky’, ‘FEM’, ‘Assurance’, ‘Fire’, ‘Jowo’, ‘Blow my mind’, among others.
Asake
Come Christmas Day, December 25, 2023, the music rave of the moment, Asake, will be the headline artiste for the music fest. As expected, the organisers seem to have saved the best for the last. With hits like ‘Lonely at the Top’, ‘2:30’, ‘Amapiano’, ‘Basquiat’, ‘Yoga’, ‘Pallazo’, and his latest release, ‘Remember’, Asake is set to dazzle his fans and music lovers.
2. Spinall: Party Of Your Dreams 2023 (8th Edition)
Ace Nigerian Disc Jockey, DJ Spinall will be hosting his fans and music lovers to a 5-hour high-energy performance synonymous with his name, alongside performances from fellow DJ friends and artistes at the Federal Palace Hotel and Casino.
DJ Spinall
The show is organised by TheCAPMusic.
3. Young Jonn: The Jiggy Concert
So far, 2023 has been a phenomenal year for ace music producer turned singer, John Saviours Udomboso, popularly known as Young Jonn (The Wicked Producer). To wrap up a successful 2023 music expedition, the ‘Xtra Cool’ hit-maker is set to take his fans on a rollercoaster ride of his hit songs as he takes centre stage at the Palms, Lagos, on the 17th of December 2023 with his debut headline concert tagged ‘The Jiggy Concert’, the ultimate prelude to his forthcoming album in 2024.
Young Jonn
Imagine a night filled with pulsating beats, and soulful melodies from tunes including ‘Dada’, ‘Aquafina’, ‘Normally’, ‘Currency’, and ‘Sharpally’ amid many more surprises that’ll blow one’s mind. This is sure not just a concert, it’s an immersive experience curated by Young Jonn. It promises to be a musical extravaganza that allows you to vibe to the singer’s signature style.
4. No Bad Vibes With L.A.X
The Palms, Lagos, will be agog with pure Afrobeat music this December, as Nigerian recording artist, Abdul Rasak Damilola Afolabi, better known as L.A.X is set for a night of pure vibes as Lagos comes alive with the singer’s enchanting tunes.
LAX
The show will be a musical journey that transcends boundaries and takes fans on a rhythmic embrace of musical energy that resonates with L.A.X’s sensational stage performance.
5. Asake Live In Abuja
Before storming the 2023 edition of the Flytime Fest in Lagos, where he will be headlining the show on Christmas Day, ‘Sungba’ crooner, Asake will be entertaining his Abuja fans with an electrifying night of musical tunes including ‘Lonely at the Top’, ‘2:30’, ‘Amapiano’, ‘Basquiat’, ‘Yoga’, ‘Pallazo’, and his latest release, ‘Remember’ among others, as he takes centre stage at his Asake Live In Abuja concert.
Asake
Live on stage, Asake would be taking his unmatched energy to the capital city, delivering hit after hit.
6. Omah Lay Unplugged
After an astounding music year, ‘Soso’ singer, Stanley Omah Didia, professionally known as Omah Lay, is fully geared up to serenade lovers of good music with an array of his songs on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at The Palms, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Omah Lay
His fans are sure to enjoy tunes such as ‘Bad Influence’, ‘Forever’, ‘Understand’, ‘Godly’ among other hit tracks of his.
7. Sincerely BNXN In Concert
Another artiste’s music concert to look out for is BNXN’s, formerly Buju, to be held December 18, 2023, also at The Palms in Lagos.
BNXN
Lovers of his music are bound to experience the magic of his unique blend of rhythm, where soulful tunes and heartfelt lyrics come together in perfect harmony. BNXN is ready to take fans on a musical journey that transcends genres.
8. Trench Fest: Dapper All-Stars Edition
For those who cannot afford the luxury of expensive shows this yuletide, the Trench Fest is their go-to fun spot. As the name implies, the show is basically for those in the trenches. Billed to hold on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at The Palms, with a star-studded lineup of artistes including Shallipopi, Skiibii, Dremo, Seyi Vibez, Ice Prince, and Barry Jhay, among others.
9. Reminisce: Alaye Toh Se Gogo
Reminisce’s ‘Alaye Toh Se Gogo’ concert is undoubtedly for those whose music appeal tilts towards street-hop/rap. What more could be expected from the self-styled ‘Baba Afusa’ himself, if not a razzmatazz of street-hop jams, lyrically encoded with street ‘lamba’ (for those who understand)? Scheduled to take place on December 21, 2023, also at The Palms, Lagos.
Reminisce
The ‘Alaga’ himself is set to turn up the heat with “Alaye Toh Se Gogo” — a night of unbridled energy, and rap mastery idiosyncratic of Reminisce’s signature style. It will be a celebration of street vibes, lyrical prowess, and a testament to Reminisce’s journey on the music scene.
10. An Intimate Night with Adekunle Gold
Those familiar with Adekunle Gold’s music trajectory, know what to expect from his forthcoming concert tagged ‘An Intimate Night with Adekunle Gold’, scheduled to be held on Friday, December 22, 2023, at The Palms, Lagos.
Adekunle Gold
With five solid albums to his credit since his debut, the ‘Ogaranya’ hit-maker is bound to wow fans who would throng the concert venue.
11. Shallipopi Road 2 Pluto
Crown Uzama, a.k.a Shallipopi will on Saturday, December 23, 2023, dazzle the Gen Zs of our time with his rave-of-the-moment tunes.
Shallipopi
The ‘Things on Things’, Elon Musk’, ‘Sharpiru’, and ‘Plutomania’ crooner is ready to shut Lagos down for the first time since he gained recognition with his hit song titled ‘Elon Musk’. So, for those seeking fun spots for the ‘Detty December’, Shallipopi’s Road 2 Pluto is the destination.
12. Yinka Ayefele & Shola Allyson Unboxed
Lovers of ‘Tungba’ can on December 26, 2023, enjoy it at The Palms, Lagos.
Shola Allynson and Ayefele
Yinka Ayefele and Sola Allyson will unbox ‘Tungba’ to fans in a soul-stirring concert that brings together two iconic voices for a night of spiritual and uplifting melodies that will resonate with the depths of their soul.
13. Seyi Vibez Live In Lagos
The Convention Centre of the prestigious Eko Hotel & Suites is set to host another edition of Seyi Vibez Live In Lagos.
Seyi Vibez
Lovers of feel-good music laced with some spirituality, spiced up by street-hop vibes and lyrical prowess, have no other fun destination on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, than this mindblowing concert by a rising street king.
14. Davido Timeless Tour
To wrap up his Timeless Tour, 30BG superstar, Davido has curated a three-fold destination concert to be held in Abuja, on December 14, at the Eagles Square, December 17, at the Yakubu Gowon Stadium, Port Harcourt and on December 24, at the Eko Convention Centre, Lagos.
Davido
30BG fans are sure to be thrilled with his club bangers, as the ‘Over Dem All’ crooner never fails to deliver stunning stage performances.
15. Koffi Tha Guru: Muludun Night
For comedy lovers, Koffi Tha Guru’s ‘Muludun Night is set to wrap up 2023 with a melodious evening of ethnic grooves and vibes, taking fans on a humourous drive into the new year with performances from Terry Apala, African China, Koffi Tha Guru himself among others.
Koffi Tha Guru
The event is to be held on December 31st, 2023.
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