M.I., Ice Prince, Orezi, DJ Zeez, Emma Nyra, Skales step up to the podium with Johnnie Walker Black Label

Macaulay Maduwuba

December 30, 2014 9:36 AM

Grand brand, Johnnie Walker thrills music lovers to the best year-ending night out on The Black Podium

The Black Podium, Presented By Johnnie Walker Black Label, presented another unforgettable evening of masterful entertainment and bold, unexpected live acts to a packed, star-studded house at Escape, Lagos on Saturday (December 27).

Guests enjoyed performances from M.I. Abaga, one of Nigerias most notable rappers, who surprised the crowd with a duet with rapper Ice Prince. The entertainment continued with a performance from Lil Kesh, famous for the latest dance step, “Shoki”.

Meanwhile a host of other artists including a magician, the dance group DNMT performing a full Michael Jackson theme dance and DJ Mouth, who uses his mouth to create beats, got the crowd going crazy. The glamorous Black Podium event was attended by such celebrities as artists Victoria Kimani, Dammy Krame, Orenzi, Emma Nyra, Skales and DJ Zeez, along with Ice Prince and Lil Kesh.

“The Black Podium event at Escape was an incredible blend of masterful performances, offering guests the opportunity to enjoy a unique and unforgettable experience as we head towards the end of the year,” says Liz Ashdown, Head of Marketing, Spirits and RTD at Diageo Brands Nigeria.

This unique entertainment series has hosted several events around Nigeria - from Lagos to Warri, Abuja, Benin, Port Harcourt and Ibadan - bringing the finest talent to Nigerian audiences, including such Nigerian stars as Femi Kuti, Temi Dollface, Skales and M.I. to date.

“Black Podium presented by Johnnie Walker will continue to delight audiences with a unique blend of popular music and masterful acts in the new year. So take the next step into 2015 and look out for a Black Podium event coming to your city,” adds Liz Ashdown.

Macaulay Maduwuba