9 Finalists selected for Ariya Repete finale In Lagos
Joy Obakeye
The Trans Amusement Park, Ibadan on Friday 2nd August played host to the Ariya Repete 2019 semi-final showpiece.
Three was no margin for error as the successful semifinalists slugged it out for a place at the grand finale in Lagos. In what doubled as both a competition and a cultural fiesta, lovers of indigenous and contemporary entertainment witnessed outstanding 5-star performances from the contestants and guest acts.
The show’s second visit to the city of Ibadan in the ongoing 2019 edition upped the ante with the inclusion of guest performers such as Veteran musician and Afro-Juju maestro Shina Peters, as well as renowned fuji act, Taye currency who delivered a stunning musical performance.
Nollywood star actor, Odunlade Adekola was the host of the night and the audience loved every minute of his time on stage.
The show stopper, however, was Zlatan Ibile. The indigenous Yoruba rapper and Zanku dance pioneer got the fans off their seats with an energetic performance.
At the end of the thrilling and entertaining contest, nine contestants out of the 15 semifinalists were selected as finalists for the grand finale on 9th August 2019 at the Ikeja City Mall, Lagos.
The overjoyed finalists were clearly elated by the results and were quick to show their excitement and relief at being part of the final 9 contestants.
The nine finalists (three in each genre) have a seven-day window to prepare for the grand finale that would play host to King Sunny Ade, Taye Currency, Odunlade Adekola, Dotun, and Pasuma. In the same vein, Olamide will also be headlining the final concert.
The other contestants whose journeys came to an end were encouraged to keep on believing in themselves and continually pursue their dreams while they were rewarded with consolation prizes.
Ariya Repete which is in its 7th edition is proudly sponsored by Goldberg Lager. The beer brand consistently pushes the bar of excellence by continually providing fans and consumers with remarkable experiences which dial up the culture, and traditions of the people, whilst also appreciating modern social conventions.
