MTN Music Festa

TO enable the artistes have enough time to prepare and deliver a memorable and exciting event, MTN Nigeria and Ruyi Communications Limited have announced a new date for the much-awaited musical extravaganza, tagged the Nigerian Music Fest.


The Lagos show, earlier scheduled for October 3 at the Main Bowl of Tafawa Balewa Square has now been shifted to November 21, 2009 while the Owerri show will now hold on November 28.
According to MTN who is the title sponsor of the event, the postponement will also allow the organisers more time to conclude logistics arrangement for a seamless event.


Nigerian Music Fest is a national celebration of the historical antecedent of music in Nigeria and therefore need to be a memorable experience for all lovers of music in Nigeria.The Nigerian Music Fest is a significant festival that will reflect the history of music in Nigeria as well as the lifestyle and values of the people spanning five decades, therefore everything necessary must be provided to give the best to the people.


The Fest is a concept of Ruyi Communications Limited, a marketing communication company, headed by the veteran broadcaster, Mr Soni Irabor. According to him, "expectations are high and several artistes, tourists and fun lovers in the country are showing interest in the event that it becomes very imperative to further fortify every arrangement to have a memorable event that will remain the talk of the town long after the event."


Ticket sales continue at all branches of Skye Bank (the official bank of the event) in Lagos, The City Mall, The Palms (Lekki, Lagos), Falomo Shopping Centre, Silver Bird Galleria, -centre Yaba and all major eateries in the host cities. The musical event is powered by MTN Nigeria in line with its commitment to enhance the beauty of life for Nigerians and also to connect to the passion of the people through music. The telecom company has been at the forefront in the promotion and sponsorship of music initiatives in Nigeria. It is using the MTN Nigerian Music Festival as a platform to connect with the passion of its numerous subscribers.