SCHEDULED to hold from April 26 to 28, Lagos State Government, via its Ministry of Tourism and Inter-Governmental Relations, has endorsed the 2013 edition of the Eko Music Festival.
A letter of approval addressed to the organisers and signed by a Senior Special Assistant to the Governor, Morounranti Aleniosu, states: “In line with the ministry’s set vision of making Lagos State the preferred tourist destination in Nigeria, and indeed Africa, we are pleased to be associated with your vision and drive in showcasing the musical excellence and peculiarity of the Nigerian people. Kindly accept our congratulations on behalf of Lagos State Government.”
Planned to be streamed live on the internet, and also syndicated to media agencies abroad, a member of the Eko Music Festival board, Mrs. Bridget Omeiza-Lawani, said that the festival is all about live performances as the international community is not impressed by singers who mime.
She also disclosed that the festival will include a cultural display by various troupes which will have the opportunity of presenting to the world their rich heritage on the festival’s platform.
CEO of EKO Music Festival, Ayo George, says that the event, among other things, comes out of the need to take Nigerian culture and music live to global viewers. The carnival is expected to feature 10 different musicians each day for the four days it is planned to hold.