Rebirth of live music in Lagos

Live music, the performance of songs by an artiste or singer using live instrumentation and vocals, is a very integral part of a concert because it embodies the best qualities of good music and brings the musical prowess of an artiste.

Afore time, this was part and parcel of music in Nigeria from various Nigerian legends, I.K Dairo, Olisadebe, who were renowned for their live renditions and performances.

Afro beat Legend, Fela Kuti and his Egypt 80 Band was a force to reckon with when it came to live performances of his songs. It was always an energetic and memorable event in its entirety.

King Sunny Ade and the Golden Mercury Band and Sir Shina Peters and his International Stars Bands have also been monumental with their performances amplified with the help of their bands.

The vibe and essence of the traditional African and highlife vocals still persists in a vast majority of today’s music in Nigeria.

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With the expansion of the Nigerian sound, more Nigerian artistes are embracing  and bringing back the culture of live music that are suited to their style of music. It is only bound to gain more recognition and become pivotal in concerts as we see contemporary artistes like Femi Kuti wielding his “The Positive Force Band” at every opportunity to perform.

With others such as 2Baba and his The Tek Band, Yemi Alade and her The Over Sabi Band, Adekunle Gold and his The 79th Element springing up, the future couldn’t been any more brighter for live music concerts in Lagos and its buffs.