Teni, Burnaboy, Tiwa Savage ready for BAFEST
The entertainment circuit in Nigeria is all set to explode tonight as the biggest names of Africa’s creative and entertainment industry hit the stage of Born in Africa Festival (BAFEST).
The festival, which is in its second edition, will roll out celebs like Burnaboy, Tiwa Savage, Naira Marley, Patoranking, Teni, David Tlale, Tokyo James, Odio Mimonet, Wisdom Franklin, Maria Borges, Adesuwa Aighewi and Millen Magese at Eko Atlantic City, Lagos.
BAFEST, which is a fusion of music, art, film and fashion and a celebration of the distinct dynamism of the African spirit, is geared to take the festival a notch higher in this second edition.
Grammy nominated artiste, Burna Boy, who will be joined on stage by some of Africa’s biggest acts at BAFEST 2019 recently, performed alongside Grammy Award winning rapper, Cardi B in Lagos.
The day-long event will see these artistes feature in a concert after a showcase of arts, music and African film highlighting and rewriting Africa’s negative narrative.
Speaking about BAFEST, Group Head, Communications & External Affairs at Access Bank Plc, Amaechi Okobi, said, “For us Africans, music, art, film and fashion are much more than the lyrics, paint, stories and fabrics, they’re all forms of showcasing our culture, its richness, as well as its diversity. They are depictions of our style and identity.
“Last year, we had a fantastic time bringing together some of the most talented human beings on the continent. It was an opportunity to showcase these superb minds to the world and this year’s edition will be no exception.
“We, at Access Bank, have over the past few years continued to highlight the best Africa has to offer with our string of event partnerships. With these events and with BAFEST, we’re aiming at rewriting the African narrative of negativity while positioning the best the continent has to offer.”
BAFEST, which is free for Access Bank account owners, is powered by Access Bank and produced by creative collective, Livespot360.