Alibaba Give Nigerians a Hearty New Year’s Gift at ‘January 1st Concert’

It was a night of unending boisterousness
and laughter as hundreds of fans, A-list
celebrities and socialites gathered for
Alibaba’s ‘January 1st Concert’, which held
on the 1st of January, 2017 at EKO Hotel
Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The concert marked the third edition of the
annual concert, which began in January
2014 and has since amassed favorable
comments from Nigerians.
The night witnessed hilarious
performances from a number of fast-rising
comedians – giving them an avenue to
showcase their ingrained talents.
The fast-rising comedians engaged in a
competition titled ‘Spontaneity’ where the
freestyle prowess of each contestant is
tested by quipping about random words
from the audience. After intense rounds of
competitive humor, one of the contestants;
Laff Doctor emerged winner, going home
with a brand new car.
Popular comedians Gbenga Adeyinka, Teju
Babyface, Bash, Seyi Law, AY, Nedu, Yibo
Koko and Alibaba also took part in a
freestyle roast, where each comedian is
allowed to pick a topic on a provided list to
roast.
Other comedians who performed on the
night include Omobaba, Akpororo, Kenny
Blaq, Grand Komanda, Woli Arole, Short
family, and Comedian Wahala who
imitated ex-first lady, Mrs Patience
Jonathan.
Rapper Olamide, Niyola, Waje, Omawunmi,
CDQ, Harry Song, Patoranking, Timaya and
Ycee were among the musical acts that
graced the stage to deliver stellar
performances.

Honorary awards were also presented to
highly revered personalities for their
achievements and impact in the society.
A segment of the concert also witnessed
fashion designers exert their skills; each
given three hours to sew attires for
volunteers in the audience; after which a
winner was decided and rewarded with a
brand new sewing machine worth N100,
000 and N300, 000.
Alibaba also made the night an
unforgettable one has he frequently jested
during the concert, inducing uncontrolled
laughter from the audience each time.

Other talented artists, prestigious socialites
and personalities in attendance include
former First Lady of Lagos state Abimbola
Fashola, season, Mary Akpobome, DJ Jimmy
Jatt, Hafeez Oyetoro, Doris Simeon, Faithia
Balogun, Nollywood actor RMD, kelvin richman ,2face,
Mercy Aigbe, Toyin Aimakhu, Yaw, and
several others.