Ara, Omobaba Storm Afrika Shrine

Star drummer cum singer Ara, top comedian Femi Fagade aka Omobaba, Kaka, Danny Young, Clever Jay, Side One and other top stars will kick start the 2011 Felabration concert today at the New Afrika Shrine, off Agidingbi road, Ikeja.

P.M. NEWS learnt that apart from these stars, at least 100 Nigerian music stars will perform at the week-long concert.

Top African star Jovi, Binnieman or Gyptians are being contacted to perform at the show.

Other singers that will perform today at the Afrika Shrine include Skally, Question Mark, Ever Green Music band, Jahbless, Bebe Something, Blackfist and others.

Fela’s first daughter and the convener of Felabration, Yeni Kuti, promised that guests will have a nice time throughout the week. She also promised that the security in and outside the Shrine will be watertight.

Yeni said that Fuji King Wasiu Ayinde Marshal aka K-1 the Ultimate and Sule Alao Malaika are likely to perform during the week-long concert.

The yearly concert is in celebration of Afrobeat King, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, who died in 1997.

—Ayodele Lawal