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9ice
to Perform at Mandelas Birthday Concert in London
Popular
Nigerian Artist 9ice (born Abolore Akande) is set to perform
for the first time in London to a crowd of over 40,000 people.
The 46664 concert, which celebrates Nelson Mandela’s
90th birthday, will hold on the 27th of June 2008 at London
Hyde Park.
Award
winning 9ice who came into the limelight with hit songs like
Little Money, Gongo Aso, and Street Credibility has been named
by many as Nigeria’s foremost musical culture exponent
by music lovers everywhere. Tagged the hitmaker, 9ice’s
use of proverbial lyrics, coupled with his unique style and
brilliant vocal ability made him an instant fan favorite.
Fans of 9ice say he leaves them wanting to find out more about
their culture.
9ice will
be representing Nigeria in the Zain Group sponsored event
(Zain Group owns Celtel International). Other international
artists expected to perform on this special occasion alongside
9ice include Amy Winehouse, Soweto Gospel Choir, U2, Queen,
Annie Lennox, Simple Minds and other top artist from around
the world with many more surprise performances expected.
The event
celebrating Mandela’s life and achievements, is to be
attended by the cream of the crop in society, Royals, Politicians,
Entertainers and some of the most influential people in the
world, some of whom include Oprah Winfry, Bill Clinton, Robert
DeNiro, and Forest Whitaker. It will be hosted by Will Smith
and covered by many international media houses.
Tickets
for the concert are 65 pounds and proceeds will go to the
Nelson Mandela Foundation.
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9ice
now available on Itunes, Amazon Music, CDbaby and many more
The
album Gongo Aso is now available for digital download purchase
on Itunes and Amazon.
Download
itunes today www.itunes.com
Visit
Amazon today www.amazon.com
Search
keyword : GONGO ASO
We will
keep you updated on more places the album will be made available.
Thanks for all your support, it is greatly appreciated.
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