The Gidi Culture Festival announces DIPLO to join the star studded line up for the 2017 edition of Gidi Fest this Easter Saturday at Eko Atlantic. The
The Gidi Culture Festival announces DIPLO to join the star studded line up for the 2017 edition of Gidi Fest this Easter Saturday at Eko Atlantic. The Grammy award winning artist is one of today’s most in-demand music producers, crafting tunes for Beyonce, Usher and Madonna amongst many other greats. He’s also rumoured to have already collaborated with African heavyweights, Davido and Wizkid. DIPLO is the founder and a part of the popular group, Major Lazer known for their global platinum smash hit single ‘Lean on’.
The world-famous DJ has headlined festivals like Coachella and Ultra as well as sold out venues worldwide, racking up to 300 shows a year. Gidi Fest will also mark the beginning of a six city Africa tour for Diplo.
“Having Diplo headline alongside Davido and Burna Boy makes a statement for both the festival and where African music is today. This puts Gidi Fest on the international festival calendar and will increase the interest from other international acts to come to Nigeria,” said Chin Okeke, co-founder of Gidi Fest.
Diplo join’s Africa’s finest; Seyi Shay, Reekado Banks, Sauti Sol, Vanessa Mdee, Simi, Niniola, DJ Obi and DJ Neptune amongst many other talented acts to provide an unforgettable experience or fun seekers. This also shows that Gidi Fest is placing Nigerian entertainment on a highly recognized global platform by connecting international acts, through the festival.
Online Tickets are available at www.GIDIFEST.com / Nairabox / Netshop / DealDey
Offline tickets are available at Café Neo / Filmhouse Cinemas / Ariiya tickets /Seats and Tickets
GidiFest2017 which is brought to you by Eclipse Live is supported by Eko Atlantic, Eko Hotel, Diamond Bank, Kenya Airways, Red Bull, Pepsi, LASAA, Mikano, Hyperia, Trek Buy Fly, Filmhouse, House of Lunettes.
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