VIDEOS: How Burna Boy, Rema, Davido, Ruger, Omah Lay, Patoranking, Others Spent Their Weekend
Over the weekend of August 30, 2021, Nigerian musical artists like Burna Boy, Davido, Rema, Patoranking and more shut down different venues across the globe.
Just like the country’s movie industry, Nollywood, Nigerian music is drawing interest from beyond the borders, showcasing the vitality of a creative industry that the government is now depending on, among other sectors, to diversify the economy and foster development.
Here is how some Nigerian superstars spent their weekend:
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1.) Burna Boy – Live in London
On Saturday, August 29, 2021, Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar, Burna Boy appeared at the London O2 for his show. He thrilled fans with songs from his albums; L.I.F.E, Outside, African Giant, Twice As Tall and more.
Burna Boy continued his tour on Monday, August 30, 2021, by performing in Greece.
2.) Davido – Live a Yam Festival
On Saturday, August 28, 2021, Nigerian superstar, Davido headlined his set at the 2021 Yam Festival, which continues on September 10, 2021. Davido headline the same day that saw acts like Patoranking, Yemi Alade, Darkoo, Ari Lennox, Fally Ipupa, Femi Kuti and more.
Davido was also joined by Focalistic.
3.) Rema – Cameo at Burna Boy’s show
On Saturday, August 29, 2021, Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar, Burna Boy appeared at the London O2 for his show. On the night, he brought on MAVIN star, Rema as a supporting act. The MAVIN artist was also joined by Omah Lay, Ruger and more.
5.) Patoranking – Yam Festival
As noted earlier, Nigerian star, Patoranking joined Davido on the mainstage at the 2021 Yam Festival. He performed songs like ‘Celebrate,’ ‘Abule,’ ‘Black Is Beautiful’ and more. In 2020, Pulse Nigeria named Patoranking as one of Nigeria’s best live performers and he seems to have only gotten better.
You can also see Yemi Alade, Femi Kuti and more perform below;
