New date for MTN Nigerian Music Fest

A new date has been announced by telecom giant MTN Nigeria and Ruyi Communications Limited for the much-awaited musical fiesta fittingly tagged: 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, the title sponsor of the event, the shift in date was to enable the artistes have enough time to prepare and deliver a memorable and exciting 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 there is therefore need to make it a memorable experience for all lovers of music in Nigeria,” said Mr Kola Oyeyemi, General Manager, Consumer Marketing, MTN 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 we must do everything necessary to give the best to the people,” he further added.

The Nigerian Music Fest is a concept of Ruyi Communications Limited, a marketing communication company, headed by veteran broadcaster, Mr Soni Irabor. According to Irabor, “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, Yaba and all major eateries in the host cities. The tickets are in three categories.

The Nigerian Music Fest 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.