Accolade for KSA, Onyeka at music festival

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Last weekend marked a special phase in the Nigerian music industry as the period ushered in yet another festival.

Titled Five star music festival, the event that took place at the Golden Tulip Hotel, FESTAC Town, saw veteran musicians, King Sunny Ade, Onyeka Onwenu, Bright Chimezie, Bongos Igwe, Ras Kimono and a host of others, receiving awards for their contribution to the growth of the music industry in Nigeria.

Presenting the awards, which were accompanied by return

tickets to destinations like France, Italy, United Kingdom and Switzerland, Innocent Idibia, popularly called Tuface, thanked the musicians for being the pacesetters and providing the initial platform for young musicians to gain international recognition. Onwenu received commendation for her mentorship role and for providing free studio space for aspiring musicians during her time.

The audience was treated to live performances by hip hop stars and comedians, including Terry G, Timaya, Whiz Kid, Olamide, Sound Sultan, Bright Chimezie, Ras Kimono, Onyeka Onwenu and others.

Jointly hosted by Okey Bakassi, Steve Onu (Yaw) and Atuyota Akporobomeriere (Alli Baba), the show, a brainchild of Shousha Mohsen, O’brien Ufondu and Kinsgley Okonkwo – KCEE of the former KC Presh musical group – witnessed a huge turnout of fans and FESTAC Town residents, as well as eminent personalities like the Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akinlolu and the chairman of Capital Oil, Mr. Ifeanyi Uba.