As the musical aspect of Felabration commences on Tuesday, 11 October, 2011, Dare Art Alade a.k.a. Darey, ,Terry G, 2face , MoHit'sAll Stars and other prominent stars are set to perform at the New Afrika Shrine, NERDC Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja , Lagos, southwest Nigeria.
According to Yeni Anikulapo–Kuti, at least 100 music stars will be performing at the New Afrika Shrine during the week-long event which will be rounded off with a carnival around Ikeja on 15 October, 2011.
Black Face, Ara, Skuki and other music stars namely Salvador, Sheyman Side One, Evergreen music band, Jahbless, and Klever Jay will-kick start the show on day one with Solid Stars, Morachi, Black Fist, Yeka Onka, Wacomzy, Montana and others.
It will be the turn of Darey Art Alade on day two with the likes of Kween, Kezia Jones, Dj Zeez, Biodun Trumpet, Kennis Music All Stars, Bez, Ade Bantu, and Irishefemi.
Fuji King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal who put up a spectacular performance during last year’s edition of Felabration will return to the New Afrika Shrine on day three of the musical performance. He will be playing alongside Abass Akande Obesere a.k.a. PK1st Excite band, Ayetoro, Whiz Kid, Banky W., Djinee, Mocheddah and others.
Yeni said Sule Alao Malaika, Duncan Mighty, Tiwa Savage, Eldee, Durella, Rock Steady and others will be part of the show.
Felabration was conceived by Yeni Anikulapo Kuti in 1997 to commemorate, laud, revel and fete the music icon Fela Anikulapo Kuti. This said historical event held every every October to coincide with the anniversary of Fela’s birth [October 16th].
The said annual festival of music, culture, arts and debates celebrating an African achiever has attracted world renowned personalities such as Hugh Masakela, Carlos Moore, Late Lucky Dube- It has now become an international showpiece with visitors coming from all over the world.
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