This year’s edition of Star Music The Trek ended with a dazzling spark on Saturday, November 26, as the city of Lagos was shutdown by amazing performances from 2Baba, Tiwa Savage, D’banj, Ycee, Burnaboy, Simi, Falz and Olamide.
Superlative mixes of both old and new tunes dished by DJ Neptune and Big N vibrated through the massive speakers, setting the upbeat mood for the night. The audience had the task of choosing a winner from lyricists that participated in ‘My City Rocks’ pass the mic session.
The concert hosts, Gbenga Adeyinka and LaffUp spicing the night with rib cracking jokes later introduced more opening acts selected from the cypher competition of ‘My City Rocks’, as they rendered their versions on the beat produced by Del B. The theme song ‘My City Rocks’ originally featured verses from various Nigerian artistes performing at this year’s Star Trek that included 2baba, Mr. Raw, Falz, Sound Sultan, Cynthia Morgan and others.
Main performances at Star Music The Trek finale began when Ycee opened with a captivating video montage of Lagos city scenery. As his ‘Jagaban’ sound boomed, the trendy rapper was heralded to the stage by Eyo masquerades that doubled as his backup dancers. The crowd at this time roared in excitement as he also sang ‘Omo Alhaji’.
2baba performed chat-toping songs from his albums including a surprise guest appearance by 9ice to perform ‘Street Credibility’. 2baba’s entry was epic. Initially, he was bond but later broke free as he performed ‘We Don Dey Mad O’. Naturally, the teeming crowd caught the bug and sang along with him.
Up next was sonorous singer, Simi. Her performance showcased versatility in singing skills and was later joined by Falz as they both performed ‘Soldier’ before changing the tune to their recent collaboration, ‘Chemistry’. Their performances had sparked insinuation of a budding intimate relationship as the excited crowd cheered them.
Making her return to the Star Music The Trek grand finale was Tiwa Savage. Looking fit, she remained in control and electrified the arena with her hypnotic choreographed dance. She indeed brought a strong energy to the concert as she appreciated the crowd for responding positively during her performance.
Burnaboy’s emergence from the crowd heightened the frenzy as he was lifted in a boat-like performance prop to the stage. The vibrant artiste gave a good rendition of his songs that included ‘Soke’ and ‘Yawa Dey’ as he sequined into random conversations. Nevertheless, he captured the hearts of many fans at the concert.
D’banj also made a come back at this year’s grand finale of Star Music The Trek after three years, since he last performed at Abeokuta stadium in 2013. The entertainer took the crowd to another level of euphoria.
Sealing the night of great performances at the Lagos edition and finale of Star Music The Trek for this year was Olamide. The YBNL boss, a custodian of indigenous rap music, was the headliner and didn’t disappoint his fans. Despite over-excitement from the crowd during his set, Olamide ensured he thrilled the eager crowd till the very end.
He performed hit songs like ‘Durosoke’, ‘Shakiti Bobo’, ‘Lagos Boys’ not forgetting to mention ‘Goons Mi’, and more. The crowd who couldn’t hold back their emotions praised the artiste and sang word-for-word his every song.
As the curtain fell on Star Music The Trek for this year, it’s certain the concert gave thousands of Nigerians an unforgettable experience, with a line up of the biggest music stars in the country.
Broadcast live on HIPTV, the concert had toured Makurdi, Abuja, Calabar and Owerri before culminating into the grand finale in Lagos.
Portfolio Manager, National Premium, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Tokunbo Adodo, described the concert as an integrated consumer experience.
“Annually, Star Music The Trek brings the best of performers to thrill fans in various cities across Nigeria. We are particularly excited about the turnout this year including the fact that the premium concert experience has contributed in delighting millions of Star fans. We hope to take it to another significant level next year”, Adodo concluded.
On his part, Marketing Director, Nigerian Breweries Plc, Franco Maria-Maggi, said he was elated with the turnout of fans at the concert.
“I am particularly pleased with the engagement artistes had with fans all through the concert period. As a brand, we believe in delivering premium quality including entertainment. Star Music The Trek this year had also discovered new talents who will shine in the nearest future. We hope to bring a more fortified concert experience across the country,” Maggi said.