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Celebrating ‘Afrobeats’, an amazing genre in music that has conquered the world, the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture partnered with EbonyLife Place and Trace Naija to hold Ekobeats, an event aimed at highlighting some of the rising stars on the Lagos music scene.

Ekobeats which was held at the Victoria Hall, EbonyLife Place, Victoria Island Lagos, featured performances and gave new and exciting young vocalists an opportunity in an ‘open mic’ session which treated the audience to an afternoon of musical ingenuity.

Ekobeats is the third of twelve events in the Eko Tourism Art and Culture Series.

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Hon. Commissioner of Tourism, Arts & Culture, Mrs. Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, said that Lagos State is the true home of Afrobeats, and with its talented musicians and producers, record labels have been able to grow and also nurture rising stars.

“We have the biggest concerts and loyal fans that have launched Nigeria’s greatest music stars onto the world stage. Ekobeats is our celebration of this world-class music that has created economic opportunities and employment for our young people and continues to create positive ways for them to realise their true
Potential”.

EbonyLife Place CEO Mo Abudu said, “Lagos State insisted that we find a way to highlight the role of the indigenous music industry in putting Lagos on the map as one of the world’s music capitals. We are proud to be hosting this event and we are grateful for the support of our partners. It should be a real musical treat.”
The event was supported by Dala Liqueur and TRACE the No.1 Afro-Urban entertainment company.