GidiFest 2019: Shina Peters, Patoranking, others shut down 6th edition of Gidifest,Nigeria’s biggest music festival

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Music lovers were thrilled with scintillating and energetic performances from top-notch music artists and Djs at the sixth edition of Gidifest, the biggest one-day music festival in Nigeria.

Gidifest, which was aimed at  promoting Lagos as an entertainment  destination of first choice  showcased actions  that captivated music fans and lived up to its expectation.

The event which took place from late Saturday till  early Easter  Sunday at Landmark beach-front, Victoria Island, Lagos, was headlined by Shina Peters, Patoranking, Teniola, Wande Coal and a host of other entertainers.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Shina Peters entertained his audience  with his energetic  and evergreen ‘Afrojuju’ trademark dance.

It  got the whole crowd singing along with Peters and dancing to the old-school tune.

Also, Patoranking, Teniola, Wande Coal were also at their best  as they gave the crowd a breathtaking show and a value for their money.

Also part of the performers were Niniola, Dj Cuppy, Dj Neptune, Dj Obi and the  host,  Shody.

NAN also reports that in a bid to support the established and popular acts, the organisers also introduced a ‘NextGen’.

The organisers explained that ‘NextGen’ is the stage which was designed to raise the next generation of Nigeria’s raw and talented artists.

Performing on stage under this group  were acts such as: Zlatan Ibile, Blaqbonez, Boogey, Dami Oniru, Goodgirl LA, Mo Believe, Organya, Oladapo, and Andre Music.

Dami Oniru, who was part of the ‘NextGen’ performing acts, commended the initiative for  inviting  up-and- coming artistes to  exhibit their talents at the festival.

“This is a major stage for us, the next generation, to come show our talents, which is a privilege for me and my team.

“ I gave my best performance and I am positive that from this point, it will skyrocket bigger to  greater platforms in my career,” she said.

NAN also  reports that the highlights of the event include, the display of carefully curated art pieces and live sketching by incredible Nigerian illustrators, aimed at promoting the Nigerian cultural values.

NAN  also observed that the fans  were spoilt with  choice foods and drinks as there was a range of appetising delights from various vendors and also exciting games to play.

“What other way to celebrate the Easter break that a gidi-festival experience,” says Fatima Okorie, a law student from the University of Lagos (Unilag).

“This is my first time  of attending  an event like this and it has been fun all the way.

“The beachfront view and fresh air make everything perfect. I don’t want to leave here, I feel alive, ” she said. (NAN)

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