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| Consul General Bray flanked by Korede Bello and Sound Sultan |
Lagos––The United
States Consulate General, Lagos in collaboration with U-Live Africa on recently
presented Major Lazer Sound System Concert in Nigeria.
The very popular US band did not just come to jam at the Hard
Rock Beach on Victoria Island, Lagos with enthusiastic audience enjoying the
show. They had also come to deliver a strong message on peaceful elections in Nigeria as Nigeria prepares for General elections in 2019.
Major Lazer, the American electronic dance music group,
comprising Diplo, Jillionaire, and Walshy Fire, were in Nigeria as part of a
broader Africa tour which has taken them to South Africa, Malawi, Kenya and
Uganda.
Speaking after a series of performances which included
top Nigerian Disc jockeys, the United States Consul General F. John Bray told excited
music lovers that “Tonight we are all here for Major Lazer. Music is the
weapon, peace is the mission. As the 2019 general election draws close, I
encourage you all to make a commitment to a non-violent and peaceful democratic
process,” Consul General Bray who was accompanied on stage by leading Nigerian
artistes ––Sound Sultan and Korede Bello –– remarked just before Major Lazer
began their performance.
Fans who attended the show say it is unforgettable to see the electronic dance music trio thrill the
audience with a blend of local and international tunes including some of the songs featuring top Nigerian artistes namely;Tied Up featuring Mr. Eazi; Loyal featuring Kizz Daniel and All My Life featuring Burna Boy. .
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| Major Lazer in electrifying performance |
Major Lazer’s visit to Nigeria underscores the strong cultural ties between the U.S and Nigeria and the importance the United states attaches to the country's unity.
The Cultural Affairs Office at the U.S. Consulate General
in Lagos organizes a broad range of activities promoting cultural relations
between the people of Nigeria and the United States.
By Fred Iwenjora
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