This Summer, London will host a fresh, electrifying launch in the history of UK urban concerts.
The inspiring concert SUMMER SOIREE is the launch of an annual cultural entertainment festival with its first year celebrating the talents of Nigerians in diaspora within the entertainment industry.
This all takes place a day after the London Olympic opening ceremony and the event has been recognised by the Nigerian Olympics.
The concert aims to highlight the positive attributes of Nigerians living in diaspora, whilst trying not to focus on any negative connotations attached to the Country. The night will play host to some of the best musician’s and comedians all celebrating their Nigerian backgrounds to a diverse audience.
The audience will be entertained by some of the UK’s leading performers as well as learning new positive facts about Nigeria.
Acts for the day: Nneka, Saeon Gfrsh, Fem Fel, Gina Yashere, Dotstar w/ Afrikan Boy, SAS, Bigz Flygerian, Lyric L, A dot Comedian, Mikill Pane. Hosted by BBC 3 presenter Amal Fashanu and Comedian Don’t Jealous Me
DATE: Saturday 28th July 2012
VENUE: Troxy London, 490 Commercial Road, E1 0HX
TICKETS: Seated – http://www.ticketline.co.uk/summer-soiree-naija-special#tour Standing – http://summer-soiree.eventbrite.com/
NNEKA EGBUNA: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j48d2X3nK44&feature=channel&list=UL]
SAEON: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdTniM88qeQ]
DOTSTAR: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8ZwXiYTjiA&feature=channel&list=UL]