- Set To Hold Frankincense Concert In LAGOS
Abiodun Koya (Saprano) is a US based, Nigerian born classical singer. She and her friends will be thrilling celebrity Nigerians to a concert in Lagos this December. The high profile concert will feature Abiodun Koya (Soprano) Jose Sacin (Baritone), Darcey Stamp (Classical Solo Violinist) and it will feature New York Chamber Orchestra.
Its going to be a Black Tie event. Concert Highlights include the following: Headlining the event will be 2 A-list artistes, 3 hours of classical yuletide experience, 500 premium exclusive guests, one performance platform. There would also be awards during this event. Some individuals who have added values to the lives of people both in Nigeria and diaspora would be honoured.
Whats the Frankincense Concert all about? She explains: “All the heart of every celebration is the art of music. It doesn’t just set the mood, it creates an ambience that opens expressions of love, warmth and a divine connection in the most remarkable way possible”.
“Same way a good frangrance is medicinal: it soothes the soul, massages the mind and tells the heart to relax. What happens when a good frangrance and a well-orchestrated music finds a common platform of expression? Music they say, makes the world go round.”
“The Frankincense Concert is an all exclusive premium lifestyle concert designed to showcase musical art performances and an interpretation of the beautiful Nigerian culture with a classical expression this yuletide season. Orchestra music is the king of all musical arts.
So, this December, Nigeria’s foremost and most sought after classical singer Abiodun Koya (Soprano), a world classical philharmonic orchestra from the United States of America, award winning Opera Singer Jose Sacin (Baritone) and along side Darcy Stamp; an award winning solo violinist will be delivering this ultimate Christmas concert experience ever in Lagos, Nigeria.
The event will pride itself as the ultimate of all concerts in the city of Lagos this December 2017. It will be bringing together the cream-de la-cream of the Society, Royalties, Captains of Industries and Commerce, African Leaders and Hollywood Movie & Music Icons.
Apart from some international stars who will be gracing the event, 3 stand out. One is Abiodun Koya (Soprano). Her emergence as an acclaimed vocalist is quite remarkable. Her background in classical music began when she was a little girl, born and raised in Nigeria. Today, she has established herself as a young and gifted songwriter with an illustrious voice that is equally powerful as it is inspiring. Career highlights include performing at the White House and most recently performing at BET Television’s Bobby Jones Gospel. Having performed for numerous world leaders including Presidents, Ambassadors and Members of Congress, she remains a highly sought afer talent.
Jose Sacin known for his expressive voice of “liguid gold” and the “stage presence of a lion” peruvian native Jose Sacin is considered one of the leading South America baritones of our time. He has performed and collaborated with the leading figures of the opera and music world today including; a nationally televised performance for Pope Benedict XVI alongside Placido Domingo at Nationals Stadium in Washington, DC, with Gregory Buchalter, Paul Nadler and Joan Dornemann of the Metropolitan Opera; the Chilean soprano Veronica Villaroel; American soprano Alessandra Marc, Enrique Ricci, and Will Crutchfeld. He performed the world premiere of selected passages from the newly discovered version of Verdi’s, La Forza Del Destino with Philip Gossett at the Caramoor International Festival.
Darcey Stamp, a dynamic classical crossover violinist. He has recorded and performed with ka multitude of renowned artists including Josh Groban, Dave Pierce, George Canyon and many others. His musical style ranges from classical to Celtic and Folk to Pop music.
Special Guests of Honour will His Excellency, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, Vice President of Nigeria and Chris Tucker, Hollywood Actor & Comedian. Royal Fathers of the Day: • The Alake of Egbaland, King Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III • The Emir of Kano, King Lamido Sanusi Lamido • Awujale of Ijebuland, King Sikiru Adetona. Distinguished Patriots to be invited: Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai • Nigerian Petroleum Minister, Dr. Emmanuel Kachikwu.
