Latest music sensation Wizkid is no doubt breaking new grounds as he has been currently signed on by a renowned music promoter for international music tours this year. Cokobar.com, the entertainment company based in London and organisers of the annual Afro beat music festival in the UK, recently announced their new UK tour signing of Wizkid with Basket mouth at the Olympics.
According to Ropo Akin Chief Executive of Cocobar.com, Wizkid is going to be at the HMV Apolo this year, which has about 5,500 capacity of people one of the biggest concert arenas in the UK .
“He is doing three dates; first on the June 3rd in Manchester, 4th HMV Apolo and 5th June at a yet to be confirmed venue.’he informs.
Wizkid will be performing alongside some big names in the UK and internationally. This, for Cokobar is a big signing, as it is a show of the company’s commitment to the growth of Africa entertainment in the UK.
“For us it is the beginning of a new era of our campaign of the Afro-beat music. Following that, we have also signed an agreement with Basket mouth for the Olyimpics. He has two dates, 11 and 12 of–August and The Apollo as well. This also a big event for us and the tickets have been sold out. We might extend to three or four days depending on the response we get.” he said.
Speaking on the choice of Wizkid, Ropo notes that “A lot of people don’t know the ‘Wiz factor’. We call it the Wiz factor because he has been able to gather interest from across Europe, the demand for him is unbelievable. We are happy they trusted our work enough to commit the brand to us and that is why we are here.”
On his part, Wizkid affirms that he is happy to be part of the forthcoming event.
“ When we did the first show, it was a success and a lot of things have come after that show. I’m really excited partnering with Cokobar; they are like family now.”
He acknowledges that the team is taking the music from being just African music to top the global scene.
“I know my UK fans are really excited about the show and we are going to short down the UK for the tour’ he says.
According to Ropo the Afro-beat festival and the Wizkid tour is in partnership with EME record Afrobeat festival is a showcase of our partnership
For the Afro beat music festival, slated for the 26th of August, the organisers are bringing in talents from Nigeria and other parts of Africa for a spectacular African event. Also in line is the AY show that is done yearly, with this year’s event slated for, 6th of October, while ‘I Go Die’ is for end of November.
According to Ropo Akin Chief Executive of Cocobar.com, Wizkid is going to be at the HMV Apolo this year, which has about 5,500 capacity of people one of the biggest concert arenas in the UK .
“He is doing three dates; first on the June 3rd in Manchester, 4th HMV Apolo and 5th June at a yet to be confirmed venue.’he informs.
Wizkid
“For us it is the beginning of a new era of our campaign of the Afro-beat music. Following that, we have also signed an agreement with Basket mouth for the Olyimpics. He has two dates, 11 and 12 of–August and The Apollo as well. This also a big event for us and the tickets have been sold out. We might extend to three or four days depending on the response we get.” he said.
Speaking on the choice of Wizkid, Ropo notes that “A lot of people don’t know the ‘Wiz factor’. We call it the Wiz factor because he has been able to gather interest from across Europe, the demand for him is unbelievable. We are happy they trusted our work enough to commit the brand to us and that is why we are here.”
On his part, Wizkid affirms that he is happy to be part of the forthcoming event.
“ When we did the first show, it was a success and a lot of things have come after that show. I’m really excited partnering with Cokobar; they are like family now.”
He acknowledges that the team is taking the music from being just African music to top the global scene.
“I know my UK fans are really excited about the show and we are going to short down the UK for the tour’ he says.
According to Ropo the Afro-beat festival and the Wizkid tour is in partnership with EME record Afrobeat festival is a showcase of our partnership
For the Afro beat music festival, slated for the 26th of August, the organisers are bringing in talents from Nigeria and other parts of Africa for a spectacular African event. Also in line is the AY show that is done yearly, with this year’s event slated for, 6th of October, while ‘I Go Die’ is for end of November.
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