Felabration 2016 comes to a close

Femi and the positive Force band peforming

Jennifer Okundia

The annual musical festival held in honor of the late legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti ended this morning, after 7 days of great performances.

Artistes like Daddy Showkey, Omawunmi, Simi, Falzthebahdguy, Mavin crew’s Dija and Reekado banks, Akpala, Remi Aluko, Seun Kuti and more performed during the week.

Daddy Showkey

Omawunmi

Simi

Seun Kuti

The peak of the event came when Patoranking performed alongside Daddy Showkey, dancing galala to amuse the audience. Patoranking payed his respect by prostrating to the galala crooner,

Daddy Showkey and Patoranking

Mayokun

Patoranking

Olu Maintain

Koker

Raskimono

Other performances included Mayorkun’s Eleko,Ycee, Femi’s positive band, Koker, T.W.O, Olu Maintain, Raskimono, Adewale Ayuba alongside others. Comedian Omo baba and Olisa Adibua were Mc throughout the show.

Adewale Ayuba

Femi Kuti at about 4am appreciated everyone and brought Felabration 2016 to a close.

Photo Credit:Ayo Efunla

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