The Ikeja City Mall, Lagos, was recently transformed into a cultural arena, as fun loving Nigerians stormed the venue for the grand finale of the Ariya Repete, a music reality show designed to promote indigenous Nigerian sounds, particularly in the southwest.
After three months and 11 events across eight cities, the music spectacle finally came to a sensational conclusion in Lagos, with top rated artistes such as King Sunny Ade, Olamide, Taye Currency and Pasuma on the bill. For the finalists, it was an opportunity to battle for the N20million grand prize and share the big stage with established stars.
The first major performance of the evening came from Taye Currency. The Fuji veteran was in his true element as he engaged the crowd. A charismatic performer, Taye got the excited crowd grooving, as he belted out songs from his rich repertoire.
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By the time veteran juju artiste King Sunny Ade mounted the stage, the crowd went wild in excitement. Though ‘old skool’, KSA as he’s fondly call, is indeed in touch with the younger generations; they danced to his beats and sang the lyrics. Over the years, KSA has continued to prove that age is nothing but a number, whilst also offering a timely reminder of his immense talents as a stage performer and master guitarist.
Wrapping up the night were Wasiu Alabi Pasuma and Goldberg Brand ambassador, Olamide. From Eni Duro, Oil and Gas and others hits, the hip-hop star took his fans down memory lane. However, it was Pasuma that capped off the night with a stellar performance that was fitting of the occasion.
Hosted by actor Odunlade Adekola, highpoint of the night was the Ariya Repete grand finale contest, which saw the finalists take their turns on stage to impress the judges, as well as the crowd. Goldberg Lager, sponsors of the music project, set out to find the next big star in three categories of Yoruba Hip hop, Juju, and Fuji.