Coke Studio Africa Premiere: M.I Abaga, DJ Jimmy Jatt And More, Celebrate African Music (Photos)

08:39 - 16 October 2013

The first episode of ‘Coke Studio Africa’ premiered on Friday, October 4 at Genesis Deluxe Cinemas and in attendance were celebrities such as, MI Abaga, Cool DJ Jimmy Jatt, Joseph Benjamin, Iyanya and Pryse.

Also at the premiere were the Marketing Director, Coca-Cola Nigeria, Oare Ojeikere, the Senior Brand Manager, Coca-Cola, Otome Oyo, and Olufemi Ashipa, the Brand Manager, Colas.

A Coca-Cola initiative, ‘Coke Studio Africa’ brings together some of Africa’s most exciting and respected acts together in a studio setting to create cutting-edge music fusions. These artists will get to remake some of their most popular hits through unconventional, new sounds.

Season 1 of the show features some of Africa’s music legends including King Sunny Ade, Salif Keita, and renowned acts like MI Abaga, Bez, Waje, Hip Hop Pantsula.

View photos from the event below.