Monday 17 February 2014

German reggae star, Gentleman, live in Lagos


 
As part of his African tour, the world-famous reggae artiste, Gentleman, will be performing at a concert in Lagos alongside Afrobeat maestro, Femi Kuti.
Titled:  The Soundsystem Show, Daily Newswatch gathered that the concert will feature Tamika and Treesha from Gentleman’s band performing tracks selected by Kingstone Records producer Rodney.
The Soundsystem show, according to its organisers will take place at the New Afrika Shrine, 1 NERDC Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja at 7pm on Sunday, February 23, 2014. Gate fee is 500 naira. 
Gentleman and his band will also grace stages in Cape Town,Dakar, Abidjan and Addis Ababa.
 “Prior to his recent tour of Africa, Gentleman has previously visited Ghana, Gambia and Nigeria, where he featured in an-hour long documentary with the country’s famous female musical export Asa, in Lagos. The documentary, ‘Through The Night,’ was produced by French TV company Arte and broadcast on German television.
“This time around, Gentleman will be sharing the stage with Grammy nominee Femi Kuti, a multiple award-winning Afrobeat musician and son of Afrobeat creator Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Two decades ago, Gentleman first set foot on Jamaican soul and over the years, he has spread reggae music all over the globe and is now an international reggae headliner, topping charts and garnering awards along the way. The intensity of his vibes and his honest personality continue to earn him growing respect and the love of a global audience. Last year, he released a new album New Day Dawn to mark his twentieth year in reggae music,” the statement revealed.


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