Rapper J Rule and R &B singer, Ashanti have always proved to be “the best pair” on stage serenading music lovers across the world. And last Wednesday’s performance was not different as the American superstars kept fun seekers, in Warri, Delta State, grooving throughout the night in the spirit of marking the nation’s 54th Independence anniversary.
The show, “Warri Again”, organised by Brownhill Event Centre, saw a galaxy of Nigerian artistes and comedians sharing the stage with the international artistes. It was indeed, a show of class and glamour as there was no dull moment while it lasted.
Despite the heavy downpour that almost marred the show, hordes of revellers continued swarming the event venue to catch a glimpse of the concert.
Ace-comedian, Ali Baba and songstress, Omawumi, who anchored the show, were in their best elements, dishing out rib-cracking jokes. The show kicked off at about 10 pm, with Seyi Shay mounting the stage to thrill the quality audience with her electrifying performance.
Thereafter, reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter, Patoranking took the floor and rendered his wave-making single “Girlie O”, But when he sang “Alubarika”, the audience took to their heels as they danced to the rhythm of the song.
Iyanya also thrilled the audience with sexy dance steps, just as the highlife musician, Flavour got a standing ovation after performing “Ada Ada”. Other artistes that gave good accounts of themselves were Daddy Showkey, Yemi Alade and Orisefemi.
But the turning point of the show was when Ja Rule and Ashanti appeared on stage. The two set the stage on fire with their freestyling to the beat of Ashanti’s chart-topping hit “Foolish.”
Ashanti also had the crowd roaring with her sexual dance moves and dancehall whining. It has been more than 13 years since Ashanti’s single “Foolish” was released on her debut album, and the audience still goes wild as if it were still fresh.
Ja Rule stayed true to his rap and rhyme, while Ashanti gave her classic “Ashanti” R&B vocals on the chorus. While their performance lasted, the elated audience kept standing, shouting and hailing the artistes. They proved to their Warri fans that the dawn to dusk wait was not in vain.
..Oritsefemi disappoints fans!
For Warri fans who were looking forward to watching their idol perform on stage were disappointed when the “Double Wahala” crooner, Oritsefemi mounted the stage and gave a poor account of himself.
The expectation was very high among the audience as he took the floor to perform his reigning song, “Double Wahala.” But no sooner he had raised the tempo than it dropped.
Unable to continue performing, however, the wave-making singer suddenly disappeared from the stage, leaving his fans whispering and asking for more. His performance did not last up to 3 minutes before he disappeared from the stage.
Many suspected that the Delta State born singer ran out of energy, and quickly disappeared to save himself from being embarrassed on stage. It was so bad that a member of the audience threw a water bottle at him, which he grabbed immediately before disappearing from the stage. It was a show of shame for Oritsefemi.
…Davido to refund payment?
If there is one artiste, fun seekers in Warri were looking forward to beholding at the event, the artiste was Davido. But unfortunately, the “Aye” crooner was conspicuously missing in action.
Showtime gathered that the award-winning singer missed his flight to Warri, on the D-day, hence he could not it make to the show. No one knows whether the organisers would compel him to refund the amount paid to him for the show.
But in his absence, Wizkid took the shine at the one-stop event. The crowd erupted into uncontrollable excitement when Wizkid mounted the stage and rendered some of his hits songs.
Shouts of Wizkid rented the air as he jumped from end of the stage to the other with his female fans struggling to grab his hands. Overwhelmed by the reaction of the audience, th e Starboy dipped his hand into his back pocket and pulled out a bundle of N1000 notes which he threw into the crowd. Also, he removed his cap and his unisex sunglasses and threw them into the crowd
