The first day of 2016’s One Lagos Fiesta kicked off on a fantastic note as Nigerian artistes and music legends turned up to make the opening event, which also happened to be on Christmas Eve, a memorable one in all five locations across Lagos.

The VI crowd was beyond thrilled to see @sugarboygww. #onelagosfiesta

A video posted by One Lagos Fiesta (@1lagosfiesta) on Dec 24, 2016 at 1:30pm PST

Sugarboy opened the event at Bar Beach, Victoria Island while Tolu Obey, son of Juju music pioneer Ebenezer Obey followed with a fusion of his father’s classic hits and new school sounds. Eedris Abdulkareem and Alariwo brought back memories as they performed for the One Lagos Fiesta crowd at Epe Recreational Centre.

The VI crowd was beyond thrilled to see @sugarboygww. #onelagosfiesta

A video posted by One Lagos Fiesta (@1lagosfiesta) on Dec 24, 2016 at 1:30pm PST

Hip-hop heads, M.I, Phyno and Reminisce took Lagosians on musical journeys; Salawa Abeni proved why she remains undisputed Queen of Waka Music while Sir Shina Peters brought his timeless Afrojuju swag at Agege Stadium.

The Queen of Waka music Salawa Abeni on stage… #OneLagosFiesta

A video posted by One Lagos Fiesta (@1lagosfiesta) on Dec 24, 2016 at 12:36pm PST

Of course, Jazzman Olofin didn’t leave the Ikorodu crowd wanting as he performed the all-time Owambe hit “Bubble”, whereas Jaywon and Awori Troupe took the Badagry throng to their roots with traditional Yoruba lyrics and dance.

 

People at the Victoria Island had a great time with Aramide and Minjin as they got everyone singing via call-and-response. The show ended on a high note with Bonsue-Fuji maestro, Adewale Ayuba and his band showing off their incredibly coordinated choreographed dance moves while they preached positivity and unity through lyrics.

Lagosians are happy people! ???? Adewale Ayuba @officialayuba giving a stellar performance in VI. #onelagosfiesta

A video posted by One Lagos Fiesta (@1lagosfiesta) on Dec 24, 2016 at 3:12pm PST

Lagos State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode made an appearance at Agege to encourage Lagosians to be highly optimistic about the holiday season and in the incoming year.

The Governor @akinwunmiambode addressing the crowd at Agege Stadium. #OneLagosFiesta

A video posted by One Lagos Fiesta (@1lagosfiesta) on Dec 24, 2016 at 2:06pm PST

One Lagos Fiesta continues today, December 25th till Saturday, December 31st and we can’t wait to see the next round of artistes to perform this Christmas!