Darey, Ciara, Olamide thrill Lagos in ‘Futuristic concert

The third edition of Darey Art Alade’s signature concert, ‘Love Like A Movie’ has held with a futuristic theme, beautiful sights, an interesting blend of music, comedy, specialty dancing, and a plethora of performances.

The much hyped concert which held at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Lagos, on Sunday, February 28, lived up to its anticipation.

Citing an intergalactic and futuristic theme the show contained feature performances from a galaxy of stars including, Ciara, Darey Art Alade, Yemi Alade, Olamide, Kaffy, Adekunle Gold, and more.

Dancing for the night was led by ace dancer, Kaffy, who with help from her crew of choreographers led dovetailed with every performance of the night.

The main attraction was music, and Darey supplied that immensely as he performed songs off his 2015 album “Naked”. His performances, like all others was steeped in art and backed by dancing as he performed notable singles ‘Inside of You’, ‘Asiko Laiye’, Delilah (Taxi  Driver), ‘You’re beautiful, and many others. He also covered John Legend’s ‘All of you’, and Bob Marley’s classics ‘One love’, and ‘Is this love’. He threw in the grand piano for ‘Lie to you’, and wrapped up in spectacular fashion, with a crown adorning his head, a gold cape, and a scepter while performing ‘Champion’.

Other performers who were regular features include Livespot Entertainment singer Zaina, Sound Sultan, Tolu, and X3M Music man, Sammy, who between them, covered 10 songs.

Another highlight of the night was the performance of Vector and Sammy, as the two musicians did a cover of Wiz Khalifa's award-winning hit song 'See you again'. Only this time, it was used to pay tribute to the memories of late Nigerian entertainers including Sam Loco, Art Alade, Amaka Igwe, J.T Tom West, Justice Esiri, Junior and Pretty, Fatai Rolling Dollar, Dagrin, Goldie, Orlando Owoh, Fela Kuti, Kefee, Sunny Okosun, Zara Gretti, Pete Eneh, and many others.

Ciara, the co-headlining act of the night was in her element. She hit the stage with two dancers, all clad in white crop top and distress jeans. Together they performed her hit songs including ‘I bet’, Like a boy’, 'Dance like we're making love' and ‘Body party’. She also got the crowd extra thrilled when called on Kaffy to teach her some Nigerian dances. She proceeded to dance Shoki, Etighi, and bobo.

There was also comedy from Kenny Blaq and four veteran acts came on to perform. Weird MC, Blackie, Styl Plus (or what’s left of them), and Jazzman Olofin took turns in steering the audience down memory lane.