Starville Concert: Today Is D-Day

By Tope Olukole

All is now set for the ‘mother of all concerts’ holding at the This Day Centre for Arts and Education today.
The concert, which has been the talk-of-the –town for several weeks is the most anticipated event this yuletide. The organisers are leaving no stone unturned to make sure it’s a memorable experience for fans and all the acts on the bill.

Already, a 54-man technical crew arrived Lagos yesterday, with major headlining artistes through the Muritala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos State.

Lil Kim, Ying Yang Twins, Sean Kingston. Brick & Lace and others are the performing artistes. While they prepare for today's concert, the organisers have promised maximum media appearances as well as unrestricted interaction with Nigerian acts on the bill.

And on Sunday (tomorrow), Shank, the new-kid-on-the-block will hit location for a scheduled video shoot with Ying Yang Twins.

The video will be directed by acclaimed Nigerian cinematographer, DJ Tee who directed the award-winning videos for D’Banj, Mode 9, Weird MC and several others.

The concert, is being put together by Starville Entertainment, a record label and complete entertainment solutions company with roots in the US. Already, they have secured the services of events experts, KISS events to manage the one-day concert billed for the fabulous This Day Events Centre, Lekki.

Other acts expected to hit the stage and thrill fans at the concert include pop star D’banj, hiphop fusionist, Weird MC and Naeto C.

"I Was Persecuted For Playing Music"

By Tope Olukole

She started showing interest in music as an infant. This led her to join the church choir where her talent manifested and she instantly became the rave of the moment among her peers.

Ibukun Agunsoye's name may not quickly ring a bell in the minds of many, but her album speaks more about her unique style of singing, which has continued to promote her in the music industry.

Her latest work, New Dimension, is simply great and a chart buster. Cornered in Lagos recently, she spoke exclusively to Showbiz on her journey so far in the music industry.

“The beginning, indeed, was very rough. I faced a lot of persecution – especially in my church. Thank God for the fulfillment of His promises over me."

Ibukun could be described as one of the best in the Gospel Music arena in the last one year. “It is not my making but God. The work will be made available at the Shiloh and Holy Ghost Congress at the Redemption Camp,” she promised.

Any disagreement between her and her husband for taking to music? She said, "Not at all; he has been supportive of my career.”