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LAST weekend, Lagosians were serenade by Jazz Music from renowned classical acts across the globe including South Africa\u2019s Hugh Masekela, Uganda\/Rwanda\u2019s Somi, Germany\u2019s Vladyslav Sendecki, Ghana\u2019s Efya and a host of Nigerian Soul\/Jazz artistes such as Tiwa Savage, Omawumi, Keziah Jones, Bez, Cobhams Asuquo, Sesu, Dipo and Diana Bada.
The Lagos Jazz Series was held across four primary outdoor stages showing jazz\u2019s ability to bring people together. Venues were the Four Points Sheraton Terrace, the serene poolside of Sofitel (Moorhouse) Hotel, the Lagos Motor Boat Club and the Muri Okunola Park.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis year, LJS promised a Jazz outing that has never been experienced in Nigeria. \u201cWe brought together a repetoire of acts that give note-worthy performances and showcase Jazz music like it\u2019s never been seen or heard.\u201d says Oti Bazunu, spokesperson for LJS.<\/p>\n

Organizers of the event say that LJS now gives people an opportunity to enjoy the same taste of music and lifestyle here in Lagos. The Lagos Jazz Series was supported by Promasidor, CBO Capital Partners, Delta Airlines, Four Points Sheraton, Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Grey Goose, the Guardian and Classic\/Beat FM.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Tiwa LAST weekend, Lagosians were serenade by Jazz Music from renowned classical acts across the globe including South Africa\u2019s Hugh Masekela, Uganda\/Rwanda\u2019s Somi, Germany\u2019s Vladyslav Sendecki, Ghana\u2019s Efya and a host of Nigerian Soul\/Jazz artistes such as Tiwa Savage, Omawumi, Keziah Jones, Bez, Cobhams Asuquo, Sesu, Dipo and Diana Bada. The Lagos Jazz Series was held across four primary outdoor stages showing jazz\u2019s ability to bring people together. 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