The Lagos Ileya Virtual Concert have been described as successful and very encouraging.
The virtual concert was a two-day event held by Lagos State government at Lagos Theatre, Oregun amidst strict observance of COVID-19 protocols to celebrate Eid-El-Kabir Celebration .
Speaking at the event the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mrs. Uzamat AkinbiIe-Yusuf disclosed that the event was designed to identify with Muslim faithful during this year’s Eid-El-Kabir celebration.
She said that since the State Government had advocated for a very low key celebration, it was important to provide an alternative platform of fun that will engage and encourage people to really stay at home to celebrate and enjoy the Sallah festivities.
The Commissioner remarked that one major lesson which the pandemic had brought to fore is the need to create and initiate good ideas that ordinarily would not have sufficed without the pandemic.
While making reference to the N1 billion commitment fund granted to the Tourism and Entertainment industry by the state Governor,the Commissioner reiterated government’s commitment at transforming the sector.
She, therefore, expressed the hope that with the cooperation of residents of the State and the ceaseless efforts of the government in respect of the pandemic, the curve of the virus would be flattened very soon.
Also speaking at event, the Special Adviser on Tourism, Arts and Culture, Mr. Solomon Bonu appreciated the participation of Lagosians and the various artists during the two-day event, noting that with the huge enthusiasm displayed by the virtual audience, the State government is encouraged to initiate more of similar programmes in the future.
He noted that the reach of the event was overwhelming and an attestation to the fact that Lagosians and indeed fun lovers across the globe had earnestly and eagerly anticipated such event.
The Concert witnessed performances from Popular Islamic singer, Alawiye; renowned Fuji entertainer, Malaika; Stand Up Comedian, Kenny Blaq and hip-hop stars including Small Doctor, thrilled Lagosians and fun lovers across the globe with musical vibes during the first day of the event, while the likes of Teni, Humble Smith,Chameleon, Neptune, Desktalker, Omo Baba, Omo Ibadan, APC Queen and Iya N Ghanah among others featured on the last day of the event.
