It was an evening of sheer ecstasy in Umuahia, the Abia State capital, as main Nigerian music icons, together with Davido, Timaya, KCEE, and highlife legend Shiny Chimezie, delivered electrifying performances that left followers in a frenzy.
The star-studded live performance, held on Friday evening on the Umuahia Township Stadium, was organised by Abia-born businessman Fortunate Igbokwe to mark the official unveiling of his two newly established radio stations—Don 103.7 FM and Ikoro 93.3 FM.
Hundreds of music fans thronged the stadium to witness the grand occasion, which remodeled the capital right into a vibrant hub of rhythm and celebration. Nonetheless, it was Davido and Shiny Chimezie who emerged because the undisputed crowd favourites, with their performances sending the viewers right into a delirious dance craze.
The environment reached fever pitch as Davido took the stage, receiving a rapturous welcome from followers who cheered his each transfer. His efficiency of the hit observe ‘With You’ drew significantly loud acclaim, with spectators singing alongside phrase for phrase.
Moments later, Shiny Chimezie stepped into the highlight and reignited the gang’s vitality with a rousing rendition of his traditional hit ‘Due to English.’ The efficiency proved irresistible, with followers seen dancing enthusiastically and shouting reward from the stands.
The synergy between the 2 artists didn’t go unnoticed. Having been seen collectively in Lagos simply weeks prior, followers have been thrilled to see the duo in Umuahia. Many contained in the stadium have been heard calling on Davido to report a brand new observe in collaboration with the veteran highlife maestro. Others affectionately hailed the Afrobeat star as “our in-law,” a reference to his marriage to his spouse, Chioma, who hails from the Igbo ethnic group.
