Photos of Dangote, Oshiomole and wife, Ali Baba, others in Lagos

The Lagos State leg of DJ Cuppy’s 8-Country African tour kicked off on a high note with the big names in Africa present and live on the red carpet, at the Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos on Saturday August 1st, 2015.

The Lagos pilot leg featured a star studded performance line-up of some of Africa’s biggest DJs and Producers which includes DJ Caise, DJ Obi, DJ Olu, DJ Nana, Legendary Beatz, Young John, Studio Magic and Leriq. These young and vibrant producers all too turns to showcase how they create all the monster hits we bump in our speakers and dance to in the clubs.

DJ Cuppy's dad, Mr. Otedola arrived in the company his friends and partners in the business; Mr. Aliko Dangote, Gov. Adams Oshiomole and his newly wedded wife Other dignitaries and celebrities present include DJ Sose, IK, Emma Nyra, Victoria Kimani, Tecno, Skuki, Zeez, Gbemi, Sars, Mochedda, Shaydee, Iyanya, Stephanie Coker, Tjan, Orezi, Naeto C amongst others.

Cuppy Takes Africa is presented by Guaranty Trust Bank, along with the tour’s main sponsors: Dangote Foundation, Red Velvet Music Group Limited and Stargaze. Media Partners include: Ndani TV, Pulse NG, Bella Naija, Style Vitae, MTV Base, TooXclusive, 360Nobs, Olorisupergal, Pet Planet, Ono Bello, Culture Custodian and Exquisite Magazine.

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See gallery for photos from the opening night in Lagos.