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Tuface, MI, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, Timaya Dazzle Fans
A Blast Of Music
In Makurdi Efa and RockSteady immediately kicked up momentum with the crowd singing along enthusiastically. One lucky guest, Rita, who ast week was the turn of Markudi, the Benue danced superbly, went home with Dammy State capital to be part of the on-going Star Kranes’ gold encrusted watch. Music Trek, a live music concert by the Nigerian Their performance paved way for the Egberi Breweries Plc under the Star brand, through Papa 1 of Bayelsa, Timaya, who mounted the which the company reaches out to its constage with his sinuous dancers dressed in wellsumers across the country. And for the artistes cut police officers ‘outfits’. Their synchronized on parade, the show also provides a viable plat- dance routine ended with the four dancers form to meet face to face with their fans, who winning their waist to the sound of the music, have been instrumental to their successful thereby announcing the arrival of Timaya. music career. As usual, he eschewed a pair of shoe for a pair Unlike in the early years of the music project of short white socks. Even that did not stay on when the shows were staged mainly in major long as he danced through the latter part of his cities such as Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and performance barefoot. While the audience reEnugu, the organisers have since extended the peatedly demanded for the wave making hit gig to towns and communities in the grasssong, Ukwu, Timaya, who recently cut off his roots. And to a very large extend, the strategy dreadlocks, also ensured he also served other had paid off, as the show has become a sort of hits from his collection such as Plantain yearly music tour, benefitting both fans and Boy, Ekoloma Demba and others. the stars. Immediately Timaya left the stage, it was Simply put, Star Music Trek has become a time for Wande Coal to wow the audience and meeting point of the stars and their fans across the country. So, you can now understand the level of excitement that filled the air last Saturday, as Star Music Trek fun train arrived Makurdi. Leading the stars was son of the soil Tuface Idibia, who is always excited playing in his native state. Also on the bill are rapper M.I, Wande Coal, Tiwa Savage, Timaya as well as other home grown talents, who shared the stage with the ‘big boys’. As at 5pm, businesses in town came to a halt, as residents, especially young fun lovers, headed for the IBB Stadium, Makurdi to be part of the all night groove. One by one, group by group, guests kept trickling in and before long, the stadium was packed full. And with the DJ blasting popular hits from woofers positioned at strategic points at the venue, the atmosphere was lively from the onset. Anchored by comedian Gbenga Adeyinka, who spiced the evening with jaw breaking jokes that got guests laughing all the way, the show started on an exceptionally high note. 2Face and Bridget Kelly Guest appearances from Dammy Krane,
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of herself as the leading female singer in the country; her sensuous dance steps added colours to her performance. Paying tribute to a fallen colleague, Zara Gretti, Tiwa did Missing You, a song that brought the audience to their feet and tears to their eyes as she sang for the late songstress. As the only rapper on the bill, M.I knew all eyes were o him in Makurdi; even his hoarse voice, perhaps from strenuous studio rehearsals, was never a barrier as he gave the crowd a show to remember. With his staples such as Anoti, Chairman, One Naira, M.I kept the party on a high note right through the early hours of the morning. Meanwhile, Tuface’s scintillating performance with international singer Bridget Kelly of Roc Nation, will go down as one of his most stunning duets ever, as the two made a fitting complement on stage while they performed Let Somebody Love You, off Idibia’s forthcoming album, Ascension. As usual, his performances are always a sight to behold and a delight to watch. His dancer’s pre-performance skit on the elevated darkened stage, with colorful costumes and appropriate stage props, artistically depicted the vicissitudes of war and the necessity of peace and harmony and was a fitting intro to his hit song, One Love and the rousing welcome of cheering music fans. But it really didn’t matter what song Tuface played — Implication, Odiaye etc, the audience was fine with it. To herald Star Music Trek, a pre-gig party was held on April 4, at the Pages Bar Makurdi, with special guest artiste, 2face and others in attendance. Tuface took out time to present a gift prize of an LCD TV to a lucky winner from the raffle draw, which also held at the pre gig party.
yes, he certainly did; especially when he dropped a snippet of his new song Baby Hello to the delight of guests. However, it was glaring though that the audience still wanted some of his old hits, which the former MAVIN star happily performed, with exciting medley of songs such as You Bad, Bumper to Bumper and others. As the only female entertainer in the star studded line up, everyone waited for the turn of MAVIN first lady, Tiwa Savage and her sexy dancers. From Love Eminado, More, and Me, Tiwa gave a good account
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