Barely few weeks into the new semester, students of University
of Benin, one of Nigeria's prestigious higher institutions of learning, had
cause to be extremely excited when Africa's singing sensation, Tuface in collaboration
with Amstel Malta, the number one premium low sugar malt drink in Nigeria
stormed the campus.
The university was already agog when the news filtered through
that Tubaba as Tuface is fondly called by fans, would be performing in the
school in the ongoing Campus Connect Tour of Tuface and friends.
As expected, it was a complete shutdown as the event witnessed a
mammoth crowd. Over five thousand students were in attendance and the
University sports complex -venue of the concert - was a beehive of heightened
activity.
Giving the rationale behind Amstel Malta'a partnership with
Tuface and friends, Mrs. Adedoyin Owotomo, Brand Manager Amstel Malta, said,
“Our partnership with Tuface is borne out of the desire to encourage our
consumers at all levels to be the best in whatever they find themselves doing”.
After a thrilling performance that kept the students on their toes for hours, an excited Tuface Idibia, thanked the crowd for coming out to listen to him and his friends and promised to revisit the school again.
Tuface Idibia expressed his excitement about the tour. “I am
really excited about this partnership with Amstel Malta and looking forward to
more of this. It has been a long time that I interacted with the students; it
is going to be an emotional return to these campuses. I have received and still
enjoy massive support from these spots. They are my ‘personal’ people.”
Some of the students commended Tuface for coming to perform and for "warming" them up as the new semester begins. Harrison Pius, a 200 level student of Political Science, who sang along with Tuface all through his performance, described the show as inspiring and exciting. “This is my first event since I was admitted into this campus and it has been on point. Some people have tried to organize shows on this campus promising to bring big names but at the end of the day they never show up. Amstel Malta has given us something that I would never forget for a long time to come. They have given me the platform to be the best I can be.” he said.
Another student Jackson, a 300 level student of Chemical
Engineering, described Tuface’s performance and even coming to his campus as a
dream come true for. In his own words, “I have always fantasized myself
standing before Tuface Idibia performing live. Even at home, members of my
family know that there is no music that soothes me except Tubaba himself”. He
described himself as a die-hard fan. “If Tubaba was a pastor, I will be
attending his church, if he was a movement, I will lead others to follow him”.
Similarly, an aspiring young singer on campus, Lima, a 100 level
student of Bio Chemistry, shared her venture into music which she said was
inspired by Tuface Idibia’s consistency and originality in the music industry
has proven to be one of the best. “I have looked up to Tuface and will continue
to hold him in high esteem. And my thanks go to Amstel Malta for creating this
platform”
Tubaba is stomping the yard with a line-up of friends that
guarantees an unforgettable experience for fans. Hypertek’s hot boys Dammy
Krane and Rocksteady alongside Vector, and long-time collaborator Sound Sultan
are rearing to go.
Other class acts billed for the tour include Sasha P, Seyi Shey,
Timi Dakolo, Phyno, Crystals, Harrisong, Capital F.E.M.I Solid Star and Jus’
Kiddin’s EFA. NM En.Core’s Helen Emoh Abutu, project manager for Campus Connect
Tour assured fans of a wonderful time. “ We are going to four other campuses as
the tour continues with the support of Amstel Malta and some of the best media,
technical, security and logistics support outfits in the game”
she says.
she says.
The next show is billed for May 14 at the University of Port
Harcourt and Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu on May 16,
while University of Abuja will come alive on May 23.
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