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Olaitan Ganiu
Veteran musicians, Jimi Solanke, Yinka Alakija, Jesse King have been introduced as a few of the African artists billed to carry out on the second version of Popo Aguda Easter Musical Extravaganza.
The competition is slated for April 12 on the Campos Mini Stadium, Lagos Island.
The competition’s second version has been tagged: ‘Strengthening Our Roots’ and is put collectively by the Brazilian Descendants and the Consulate Normal of Brazil, Lagos.
In line with the convener, Bolaji Charles Mendes, the free occasion is desired to offer again pleasure, leisure, and comradeship to the historic neighborhood of Brazilian Quarters (Popo Aguda) on Lagos Island.
“We’re equally presenting our Lagos and Brazilian cultures by bringing the Lagos State College (LASU) drama group, Eko Samba group and the unique Popo Aguda Meboi group (The Bull, the Ostrich, the Horse) to do justice to the drama displays and cultural side of Lagos State and our Popo Aguda neighborhood,” Mendes stated.
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Mendes additional hinted that the music-drama live performance can even be that includes nice musicians who’re associated to the Brazilian origin.
“A band illustration from Brazil, Mr. Juri Passos, a Brazilian drummer, Alagbe rooted in conventional Yoruba music from Salvado, Bahia can also be an teacher having skilled many individuals in studying learn how to beat the drum,” he stated.
On his half, the Secretary Consul Normal of the Brazilian Embassy in Lagos, Samuel Heldges Bamdeira stated the Embassy was excited that the Brazilian descendants might get up to hint their roots.
