As the world mourns the passing of the late
African and global icon, Nelson Mandela, Nigerian
stars and other production partners, in
collaboration with EbonyLife TV, Africa’s first
Global Black Entertainment Network, have
initiated and concluded plans for an
unprecedented and star-studded tribute, titled
“The Legacy Lives … A Tribute Concert”, in
celebration of the extraordinary life and times
of the legendary freedom fighter, nation builder,
liberator, humanitarian, democrat, unity
promoter, instrument of change, philanthropist,
Nobel Peace Prize winner, the first
democratically elected black South African
President and an inspiration to leadership for
the rest of the world.
Headline acts for the concert include Dbanj,
Tuface, Darey, Burna Boy, Ikechukwu, Eldee the
Don, Zaina, Mo Easy, Engager, Chioma, DJ Babus,
Timi Dakolo, Waje, Julius Agwu, Mike Aremu, J.
Martins, Niyola, Omawunmi, Tiwa Savage,
Rocksteady, amongst others.
Production partners for the tribute include Beat
FM, Eko Hotel, Maverick Equinox, Bella Naija,
Red Media Communications, 360 Nobs, Linda Ikeji
and Noel Productions. Behind the scene support
will be provided by African Events, GQ
Acoustics, No Surprises Events, Pisces Power,
Edi Lawani, Prive, South African Airlines,
Discovery Brands Management, Damell
Photography and K-Square.
The commemorative event, which is scheduled to
hold on December 18, 2013, at The Oceanview
Restaurant, Victoria Island, Lagos, promises to
be a very befitting and groundbreaking honour in
memory of the extraordinary life and unselfish
contributions of one of the greatest beacons of
hope, inspiration and freedom to ever walk the
surface of this earth.
According to Funmi Victor-Okigbo, Chief
Executive Officer, No Surprises Events, “We’ll
ensure that the event is orchestrated and
executed to perfection according to world-class
standards.”
For Mo Abudu, Chairman and CEO of EbonyLife
TV, “It’s one of the least of things we can do as
Nigerians, Africans and Global Black citizens of
the world to honour a unique, caring and very
humble global character.”
She continues, “Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela lives
on as a beacon of hope and a true icon of
inspiration; a man of extraordinary vision who
has left such a great legacy of humanity that
Africans and the rest of the world must strive
to aspire to. So we are indeed very proud to put
this together. It’s a free concert for the
expensive price of liberty paid for by the
selfless Madiba. We made a call to the industry
and we got really tremendous response. For all
our music stars and partners, we cannot thank
you all enough for your sacrifice, kindness and
generosity, which themselves typify the spirit of
‘Ubuntu’, which is South African for humanity.
God bless you all.”
There is already a groundswell of activity and
anticipation about the event which already has
everything it takes to go down into history as a
major rallying point for the celebration of the
life and legacy of the man, The Madiba.