Eko Atlantic to Host Diplo and other African Artists during Gidi Culture Festival

Lagos Nigeria XXXXX XXXXXX 2017 Eko Atlantic, Nigeria’s premium rising smart city situated

on the shores of Victoria Island, has announced its partnership with Eclipse Live Africa,

organizers of Gidi Culture Festival, to host the 4 th edition of the festival scheduled for April 15 th

2017.

While expressing his delight about the partnership, Mr Ronald Chagoury Jr, Vice Chairman of

South Energyx Nigeria Limited, a subsidiary of the Chagoury Group said, ‘We are thrilled to

partner with Eclipse Live Africa in welcoming the world to Eko Atlantic for Gidi Fest 2017. This

event has become one of the most talked about Music events in West Africa. We are very keen

to showcase the tourism potential of Eko Atlantic and look forward to hosting guests from all

over the world,’ he added.

The festival Director, Chin Okeke said, “Eko Atlantic is our preferred venue because we see it as

the new gateway to Africa for entertainment and tourism. Music lovers will have fun within a

safe and serene environment while enjoying the aquatic ambience of Lagos during the festival”.

The festival represents the progression of the urban youth culture for those who desire good

music and entertainment in Africa.

This year’s festival will feature sporting events such as; volleyball and beach soccer with

celebrity coaches and players. Other highlights of the festival include, the display of carefully

curated art pieces and live sketching by incredible Nigerian illustrators. The aim is to promote

our culture and encourage people to support these young and upcoming artists. The festival

promises to be full of appetizing delights from various vendors for the attendees.

International act, Diplo and other acts from all over Africa which include Davido, Burna boy,

Seyi Shay, Reekado Banks, Simi. Others are Niniola, BOJ, Fresh L and Kenyan Sauti Sol, and

Tanzanian Vanessa Mdee will be performing at the festival. DJs Neptune and Obi will be on the

decks, supported by Folu Storms and Jimmie as hosts. This year’s festival promises to showcase

pan-African unison and talent.