On Wednesday, June 15, Nigeria’s largest entertainment broker Upfront and Personal officially showed off top Nigerian music stars Tiwa Savage, Banky W, Cobhams and Sound Sultan gathered at a press conference in Lagos, to officially announce their presence at the One Africa Music Festival. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Tiwa Savage, Praize, Cobhmas, Banky W and CEO Upfront & Personal, Paul O The music festival is set to take place on July 22, at Brooklyn’s Barclays Centre, United States of America (USA). Other artists billed to perform include Diamond Platnumz, Wizkid, Davido, Flavour, Oluwaseun Kuti among others. Speaking at the gathering, Mavin Records first lady Tiwa Savage disclosed that: “I am thankful to God that I am alive to be part of this great project, I think it is a revelation to African music and it is history in the making. I believe this is the first of many to open doors because the world is ready for African music. Someone once said to me that when the world gives you 15mins, what are you going to do with it? I guess this is our own 15mins for Africans to show what we have. Mr Paul O mentioned this about a year ago and I thought he was crazy because to have this vision is not a small task.”
Another celebrated music artist Praize also disclosed that: “Banky W has said it all, this is history in the making and like I was telling my friend who lives in the US that I am about to rock the Barclays Centre and was like ‘what!’ A lot of big acts in the States have not dreamt of performing there and Africans are about shutting down the place so I am very excited and looking forward to that day.” Top Nigeria’s instrumentalist Cobhams Asuquo was not left out, has he disclosed that it is not all about different music coming together but using the opportunity to call on the government to remember the kidnapped Chibok girls. READ ALSO: Wizkid and Chris Brown seen doing this in Amsterdam (video) Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Tiwa Savage and Praize He said: “There is something I have noticed with us as a people, we know how to talk about something when it happens and over time we know how to move on as well. I think for this reason, a lot of things have happened to us as a people and we have moved on but there one thing we have recognized and it’s that if you take centre stage, it is your opportunity to make certain things known, to bring certain things to the floor because you have the ears and the attention of the world. This is why all the foundation come to Africa and we try to lobby people’s attention because it’s helps us.” Cobhams further made emphasized on the Chibok girls adding that it is not the best thing to happen to our nation and that is what one Africa music festival is about as he urged everyone to take part in the campaign in whatever we do because it is something that affects us passionately as we want the world to know about it. While dancing we should address the real issues in Nigeria that does not have a voice. See more pictures below: Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Sound Sultan, Ebuka and others present at the conference. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Banky W speaking at the conference. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Cobhams speaking at the One Africa Music Festival conference. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter TV presenter Vina, Stonebwoy, others at the conference. NAIJ.COM HOME PAGE THINK IT IS IMPORTANT? SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS! SOURCE: Naij.com news TAGS: Barcley's centre Brooklyn Music tour of the United States of America One Africa Music Festival Tiwa Savage Upfront and Personal HOT: Nnamdi kanu poem Second niger bridge New yam festival El rufai religious bill Health benefits of tiger nuts YOUR REACTION: GBAM! 0 Haba 0 Chai! 0 LWKMD 0 Eh-Yah 0 RELATED NEWS BUSTED: Meet Korede Bello’s secret girlfriend 2 days ago See how former Super Falcons player publicly blast Olamide over gay post (photo) 4 days ago 10 Nigerian artists who dumped their record label in the first half of 2016 1 week ago Update: Terry G goes wild, what he did to a popular DJ in Lagos will shock you (photos) 1 week ago by Taboola Sponsored Links You May Like Allen Iverson's Bank Account Will Stun You PressroomVIP The most addictive game of the year! Play with 14 million Players now! Forge Of Empires - Free Online Game 2 Best Sites to Build Your Own Website Top 10 Best Website Builders 13 Royal Hotels In India that are Totally Unaffordable OnlineTourism Only In Australia! - These 17 Things Will Shock You TravelTips4Life Looking Good Rihanna- Selfie Star FrivolFluff READ NEXT Revealed: Ben Murray-Bruce names the best state in Nigeria 30 minutes ago SHARE512146 Again, group presents Buhari’s report card, what they said is totally unbelievable 51 minutes ago SHARE6121201 Ladies, here are 5 must-dos for a great time on your wedding day 1 hour ago SHARE1211841 Nigeria: A country that kills her citizens 1 hour ago SHARE47212762 Imo state set to produce Nigeria’s next president? 1 hour ago SHARE4026501 Shame: Read what usher was caught doing in church 1 hour ago SHARE10215990 Like father, like son: These 20 PHOTOS will blow your mind, no 15 will leave you drooling 1 hour ago SHARE4515651 104 Christians convert to Islam in Delta, then this happens (see photos) 2 hours ago SHARE4321193900 Just In: Boko Haram strikes deadly blow, 18 killed 2 hours ago SHARE94145811 Find out the simple reason this Nigerian is sent to prison, lost $86,000 to govt 2 hours ago SHARE27316554 8th Senate reiterates commitment to women empowerment 2 hours ago SHARE2012882 Alleged fraud: Capital punishment prescribed for Obanikoro 2 hours ago SHARE28116998 YFT: 10 things you should not do this Friday or any other Friday if you love God 3 hours ago SHARE51410437 Declaration of war against sharia law in Nigeria 5 hours ago SHARE2532554758 Holy scandal? Read what police discovered at RCCG Redemption Camp 6 hours ago SHARE25931147570 SHOCKER: Buhari is Nigeria’s problem, not its solution – US intelligence chief 7 hours ago SHARE196695151674 Get free mailbox from Naij.com Login Password Remember me SUBSCRIBE to get news every day from Naij.com
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