Angelique Kidjo, Yvonne Chaka Chaka, others grace Africa Day Concert 2021
Africa Day Concert 2021, the Pan-African virtual concert organized by MTV Base, YouTube and Idris Elba was streamed live globally on May 25 in commemoration of the Africa Day celebration.
Alex Okosi, Managing Director of Emerging Markets in Europe, the Middle East and Africa at YouTube commented: “The Africa Day Concert is an important tribute to Africa. We are excited to have the next wave of African artists perform as we celebrate the 58th anniversary of this auspicious day. At YouTube, we are committed to continuing to showcase the power of African talent and creativity to the world.”
The virtual concert was graced with a star-studded line-up of guest appearances from some of the most renowned personalities on the continent and around the world. These personalities include multiple Grammy Award winner Angelique Kidjo, Congolese singer-songwriter Fally Ipupa, and the internationally renowned South African artist Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Nigeria’s Burna Boy, Davido, Tiwa Savage, South Africa’s Trevor Noah, Gyakie, Chloe x Halle, AKA, and many more.
Speaking prior to the event, Monde Twala, ViacomCBS Networks Africa senior vice-president and general manager said: “We are thrilled to have some of Africa’s most notable stars, who will be celebrating Africa’s next global wave of talent. The Africa Day Concert 2021 will be a spectacular display of African excellence fitting of this year’s anniversary, which also reflects current youth culture and energy. Viewers can expect a unique content experience that will be innovative, informative and entertaining.”
Other artistes who graced the event include: Yemi Alade (Nigeria), Teni the Entertainer (Nigeria), Davido (Nigeria), Burna Boy (Nigeria), Tiwa Savage (Nigeria), Adekunle Gold (Nigeria), Amina (Kenya), Azawi (Uganda), Blxckie (South Africa), Boris Kodjoe (USA), Trevor Noah (South Africa), Ckay (Nigeria), Cassper Nyovest (South Africa), Cleo Ice Queen (Zambia) Dr Bone (South Africa), Drizilik (Sierra Leone) Ehiz( Nigeria), Emtee (South Africa), Fik Fameica (Uganda), Innoss’B (DRC), Jay Rox (Zambia), Kamo Mphela (South Africa), Lady Kuda (Zimbabwe), Locnville (South Africa), Mark Angel (Nigeria), Mr P (Nigeria), Ms Red (Zimbabwe), Nadia Mukami (Kenya), Nomalanga Shozi (South Africa), Pierre Emerick Aubameyang (Gabon), Shirazee (Benin), Slapdee (Zambia), Sorai Ramos (Cape Verde), Tendai “The Beast” Mtawarira (South Africa), Tresor (South Africa), Wema (Tanzania), Will Packer (USA), William last KRM (Botswana)
The show will also repeat on BET Africa (DStv Channel 130) on Wednesday 26 May at 12:00CAT/11:00WAT and on MTV Africa (DStv 130) Thursday 27 May at 19:00CAT.
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