The Abuja National Stadium was lit with fireworks and patriotism on Thursday 27th February as Nigeria celebrated its 100th birthday as a nation.
Hundreds
of costumed dancers and performers from all over Nigeria participated
in the multi-media onstage depictions of the country’s history, with a
pre-concert featuring 2Face, Wizkid, Omawumi, Ara, Nazir Ahmed Hausawa
aka Ziriums and Threadstone.
Ike Osakioduwa
and Funke Akindele were the hosts on a memorable night which also
featured nostalgic music from old school artists including Victor
Olaiya, Victor Uwaifo, Ikemba Superstars, Nelly Uchendu, Rex Lawson,
King Kennytone, Fela and many others.
The
grand spectacle culminated in spectacular fireworks display, as
President Goodluck Jonathan, First Lady Patience Jonathan and more than
40 world leaders from around the world looked on, including President
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf of Liberia, President Hifikepunye Pohamba of
Namibia, Paul Kagame of Rwanda, Yahya Jammeh of Gambia and Prosper
Bazombaza of Burundi.
Also
in attendance was the President of Mauritania, Mohammed Ould Abdel
Aziz, Ethiopian President, Mr Hailemarian Desalegh, and the European
Union President, Mr Jose Manuel Barroso.
See pictures from the event below:
Nigeria's amalgamation is celebrated
Hundreds of costumed actors danced and acted on stage
Actors on stage depicting Nigeria's history
Montages and pictures of past leaders was projected
Nigeria's amalgamation is celebrated
Impressive lightworks at the Abuja Stadium
Spectacular multimedia show
Spectacular multimedia show
Fireworks ended the night
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