How Make Music Lagos Plans To Unite Africa’s Biggest City

In commemoration of World Music Day, Make Music Lagos will be partnering with TuneCore, MTN, YouTube, and Showgear Limited with their festival that aims to promote and support the Nigerian music scene.

For this year, the organisers are rolling out a curated number of activities to encourage artistic expression and aspiring music stars with conferences, festivals, and other initiatives that educate and amplify the craft of budding artistes.

The festival, which kicked off on June 13, 2023, with a global song swap tagged ‘My Song Is Your Song,’ had music creators worldwide swap songs based on interest or genre. Artistes are then encouraged to post a cover of the songs swapped and post the song cover online on World Music Day, slated for June 21.

On June 15, the Music Business Conference will be held as renowned experts and key industry stakeholders will be sharing insights and discussing how stakeholders in the industry and other related industries can collaborate and create mutual growth and benefits. The conference-themed ‘Win-Win Partnerships: Exploring Collaborative Opportunities’ will be hosted by Jewel Aeida.

Some of the panellists for the Music Business Conference include Tega Ogehnejobo, COO- Mavin Records; Godwin Tom, MD-Sony Publishing; Ebose Augustine Osegha, Executive Director, Anchor Insurance, David Igbokwe, Founder/CEO, Soundhalla, Yemisi Falaye, Entertainment Lawyer, Jade Osiberu, Movie Director and Producer, Cobams Asuquo, Music Producer, Shola (Shullz) Mogaji- Music Consultant and Curator, amongst others.

The conference will serve as a platform for industry professionals, emerging artists, and music enthusiasts to engage in meaningful discussions about the ever-evolving music business landscape.

On June 16, Pop-Up-Worship, a gospel concert, will be held at the University of Lagos Main Auditorium, with a rich line of artistes such as Spirit of Prophecy, Anendlessocean, Sinmidele, Neon Adejo, MagPsalm, Spirit of David, Gospel Force amongst others are set to perform.

The festival will round up with a Shut Down concert scheduled for June 25, 2023, at Muson Centre with a lineup of artistes set to electrify the atmosphere all evening long.

Commenting on the event and partnership, Suzan Adinoyi (MD- Zannoza Entertainment) organising partner, Make Music Lagos said that partnerships foster innovation by bringing together diverse perspectives, knowledge, and experiences.

“We are thrilled to partner with Tunecore, MTN, YouTube, Anchor Insurance, Sound Hala, and other partners, to make this year’s edition of Make Music Lagos a successful one. Their commitment to promoting the arts and supporting local talent aligns perfectly with our vision for this year’s event. Together, we aim to create a platform that celebrates the richness of Lagos music scene and fosters collaboration and growth within the industry.

“Make Music Lagos provides a platform to discover and witness the rising stars of Nigerian music and explore the vibrant and dynamic music scene. From traditional rhythms to contemporary beats, Make Music Lagos is helping to discover the next big thing in Nigerian music.”

Make Music Lagos 2023 will feature an array of exciting performances, collaborative jam sessions, workshops, and interactive music experiences across multiple locations throughout the city. The event aims to engage the community, bringing music to public spaces, parks, clubs, and cultural centers, fostering a sense of unity and shared celebration.

The festival is set to become an annual highlight on the city’s cultural calendar, embodying the spirit of Lagos as a hub of creativity, innovation, and diversity. The event will promote inclusivity, bridge cultural divides, and strengthen the bond among Lagosians through the universal language of music.

For more information on Make Music Lagos 2023, please visit the official website at www.makemusiclagos.org.ng.

Related Topics

• Jade Osiberu
• Make Music Lagos
• mtn