In what seems to be an online seniority fight and talent competition between top Fuji star, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma Wonder and Indian superstar singer, Anup Jalota, the duo are billed to perform live at the forth coming mega event in Nigeria tagged "Festival of India".
‘Oganla Fuji’ Pasuma and Anup Jalota have been confirmed to thrill guests and Lagosians at the first ever Festival of India - Lagos Event scheduled for 13th of August 2016 at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.
Thousands of Nigerians, Indians as well as the diplomatic corps will also experience the globally acclaimed Emperor of Indian Bhajan music, Anup Jalota at the spectacular Bollywood event. The festival of India will bring Nigeria’s top artistes together with their Indians counterparts in a friendly musical duel!
Thousands of Nigerians, Indians as well as the diplomatic corps will also experience the globally acclaimed Emperor of Indian Bhajan music, Anup Jalota at the spectacular Bollywood event. The festival of India will bring Nigeria’s top artistes together with their Indians counterparts in a friendly musical duel!
Pasuma Wonder has promised that since he has ‘home advantage’ he will use his Fuji style to wow Nigerians.
This was made known In an online video hype...
This was made known In an online video hype...
The event is proudly supported by Nigerian Government for the development of it's tourist industry.
This family oriented festival, organized by the Indian diaspora in Lagos, in partnership with Gauranga Foundation and the Lagos State Government will showcase the crème de la crème of Bollywood and Nollywood. Internationally renowned traditional and contemporary Music stars,
Dancers, and Dramatic Artists, not to mention dignitaries in the fields of scholarship, the Diplomatic corps and top government administration from India and Nigeria will also grace the event.
The former President of the Performing Musicians' Association of Nigeria (PMAN) and Chairman of the Festival of India-Lagos Planning Committee, Bolaji Rosiji in a statement said, “Anup Jalota who is popularly known as the "Bhajan Samraat" (Emperor of Bhajans). Padma Shri for 2012 conferred upon him in the field of Art-Indian Classical Music- Vocal by Government of India for his numerous awards for excellence is coming to the Festival with his massive entourage – anyone who has heard his tabla drum player will marvel at the thunderous roar of the instrument".
Rosiji said, "this Festival of India – Lagos begins with the Chariot parade which takes place in major cities all over the world and attracts millions of tourists. The chariot departs from CMS accompanied by Indian and Nigerian cultural troupes to arrive at Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos
where there will be an International Fair, Indo-Nigerian Cultural exhibitions and Stage performances.
This historical event will deepen and extend bilateral synergy and collaboration in various sectors – economic, cultural, entertainment and diplomatic relations between the two great countries". Rosiji said.
This historical event will deepen and extend bilateral synergy and collaboration in various sectors – economic, cultural, entertainment and diplomatic relations between the two great countries". Rosiji said.