Majek Fashek, a veteran Nigerian reggae musician, has urged Nigerians on Sunday night, to join President Muhammadu Buhari “in his efforts to strengthen and rebuild the country.”
Majek, who used to be one of Nigeria’s musical success story outside the country, made the call during his performance at the “AY Live’’ comedy show held at the Eko Hotel and Suites in Lagos.
He told the audience that Nigeria’s problem was poverty and not just corruption, adding that the President should tackle poverty. “President Buhari should support the poor people in Nigeria because that is the only way Nigeria can rise like America,” he said.
AY marked the 10th anniversary edition of of his show, AY Live, an annual comedy and music show organised by AY (Ayo Makun) every Easter Sunday at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos.
AY, speaking after the show, called for more support for the entertainment industry.
He said “we always need more support for the entertainment industry and its practitioners because entertainment is one of the major attractions of Nigeria. “Without entertainment and shows like this, festive and holiday periods will never be much fun to the people. The government and the people should please keep supporting us.”
The show was hosted by On-Air-Personality, Freeze, and with performances from various comedians and musicians.
Performers at the event were: Bowjoint, Short family, Doctor Warri, Ovie De Generous, Paparazzi, Elvis Grey, Odogwu, Monkals, Romeo, Pencil, Ajebo, Dance na the Main Thing, Vintage Band, John Agoha and Rachel Kerr.
Others includes: Tee-Manay, Sexy Steel, Vector, Princess, Chigurl, Falz, Helen Paul, Elenu, Klint da Drunk, Whalemouth, Godwin Strings, Ras Kimono, Seyi Law, Kenny Blaq, Acapella, Dan D’Humorous, Gordons and Akpororo.
