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| Aki Baba and Seyi Law |
It was a night of unending boisterousness and laughter as
hundreds of fans, A-list celebrities and socialites gathered for Alibaba's
'January 1st Concert', which held on the 1st of January, 2017 at EKO Hotel
Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The concert marked the third edition of the annual concert,
which began in January 2014 and has since amassed favorable comments from
Nigerians
The night witnessed hilarious performances from a number of
fast-rising comedians - giving them an avenue to showcase their ingrained
talents.
The fast-rising comedians engaged in a competition titled
'Spontaneity' where the freestyle prowess of each contestant is tested by
quipping about random words from the audience. After intense rounds of
competitive humor, one of the contestants; Laff Doctor emerged winner, going
home with a brand new car.
Popular comedians Gbenga Adeyinka, Teju Babyface, Bash, Seyi
Law, AY, Nedu, Yibo Koko and Alibaba also took part in a freestyle roast, where
each comedian is allowed to pick a topic on a provided list to roast.
Other comedians who performed on the night include Omobaba, Akpororo,
Kenny Blaq, Lafup, Grand Komanda, Woli Arole, Short family, and Comedian Wahala
who imitated ex-first lady, Mrs Patience Jonathan.
Rapper Olamide, Niyola, Waje, Omawunmi, CDQ, Harry Song,
Patoranking, Timaya and Ycee were among the musical acts that graced the stage
to deliver stellar performances.
Honorary awards were also presented to highly revered
personalities for their achievements and impact in the society.
A segment of the concert also witnessed fashion designers exert
their skills; each given three hours to sew attires for volunteers in the
audience; after which a winner was decided and rewarded with a brand new sewing
machine worth N100, 000 and N300, 000.
Alibaba also made the night an unforgettable one has he
frequently jested during the concert, inducing uncontrolled laughter from the
audience each time.
Other talented artists, prestigious socialites and personalities
in attendance include former First Lady of Lagos state Abimbola Fashola, Mary
Akpobome, DJ Jimmy Jatt, Hafeez Oyetoro, Doris Simeon, Faithia Balogun,
Nollywood actor RMD, 2face, Mercy Aigbe, Toyin Aimakhu, Yaw, and several
others.
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