American Star DJ, Diplo To Storm Lagos Easter Weekend For GidiFest2017

MICHAEL AKINOLA

 

American Grammy award winning artist Diplo has been announced as part of the start studded line up for the 2017 edition of Gidi Fest this Easter Saturday holding at the Eko Atlantic, Lagos, Nigeria.

The Gidi Culture Festival organisers announced this on Tuesday in Lagos.

Diplo is the founder and a part of the popular group “Major Lazer” known for their global platinum smash hit single “Lean on”.

He is one of today’s most in-demand music producers, crafting tunes for Beyoncé, Usher and Madonna among many other great artists.

He was also rumoured to have already collaborated with African heavyweights including Davido and Wizkid.

The world-famous DJ has headlined festivals like Coachella and Ultra as well as sold out venues worldwide, racking up to 300 shows a year.

Gidi Fest will also mark the beginning of a 6 Africa City tour for Diplo which further confirms that all eyes are on Africa.

“Having Diplo headline alongside Davido and Burna Boy makes a statement for both the festival and where African music is today. This puts Gidi Fest on the international festival calendar and will increase the interest from other international acts to come to Nigeria,” said Chin Okeke, co-founder of Gidi Fest.

He added, “We’re proud to have another globally recognized talent to thrill fun seekers with an unforgettable experience. This also shows that Gidi Fest is placing Nigerian entertainment on a highly recognized global platform by connecting international acts, through the festival.”

Diplo will join some of Africa’s finests including Seyi Shay, Reekado Banks, Sauti Sol, Vanessa Mdee, Simi, Niniola, DJ Obi and DJ Neptune among many other talented acts.