KSA, 2baba, Asa, D’banj thrill Lagos in Independence Day concert

On a day when Nigeria half-hearted celebrated the 56 anniversary of the country’s independence from our British colonial masters, there wasn’t much to inspire patriotism. The country’s 170 million-strong population are dealing with the biting effects of a recession, with inflation on the rise, and the value of the Naira depreciating against the Dollar.

But in came the Supremacy concert.

The organisers of the successful (MaIN) festival had lined up an impressive list of performers for the maiden edition of the Supremacy Concert which held on October 1 at the Eko Atlantic, Lagos.

The Supremacy Concert was the climax of a seven-day event which attracted dignitaries such as His Excellency, the Vice-President of Nigeria Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President Dr. Bukola Saraki, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, CBN Governor Mr Godwin Emefiele, Minister of Power, Works & Housing Mr Babatunde Fashola, Senator Ben Murray-Bruce, Ronald Chagoury, Mr. Ben Akabueze (D.G. Budget Office) among others.

The Made-in-Nigeria festival was put together by MaIN Group, a collaboration of private sector organisations. Board of Advisors of the initiative include: Prince Adesegun Oniru, Mr. Aliko Dangote, Dr. (Mrs.) Stella Okoli, Mr. Ronald Chagoury, and Senator Oluremi Tinubu.

The music concert featured music acts such as the King of World Beats King Sunny Ade (KSA), Internationally recognised songstress Asa, The Kokomaster Dbanj, and African legend 2Baba.

This would be the first time these entertainers would grace the same stage in the history of music concerts in Nigeria and fans were already away by the choice of these artistes churning out hits from the same stage.

There were no opening acts at the concert. A decision that did much to keep the concert at its peak level.

KSA kicked off the event. The master maestro, who turned 70 in the past week, showed no signs of his advance in age, as he maintained peak fitness, danced through his set and pulled off intricate choreographed moves with his band. 2face Idibia delivered one of the strongest performances of his career, with a plethora of hits drawn from over 20 years at the top of the game. Asa was magnificent and graceful, as he timeless music wafted across the packed venue, while she thrilled with goofy dancing. D’banj was to wrap things up, as he brought on a sexy display, filled with ladies, sexy innuendoes and lots more.

Wizkid failed to turn up, but that was a minor concern for the fans. What they had was enough to lift their spirits and provide what was one of the most memorable of Independence Day anniversaries.

Recession? What recession?

Check out photos from the concert below.