Glo takes music concert to Surulere

BUBBLY suburb situated in the heart of Lagos, Surulere got a kick last Saturday as telecom outfit, Globacom stormed the community with its spectacular concert, Glo Slide ‘n’ Bounce.

The evening kicked off when the show’s host, Okey Bakassi invited both young and adult guests on stage for a singing competition. The subscribers battled among themselves to exhibit their talents.

At the end of the contest, Kareem Arafat, a student of Oke-Ira Junior Grammar School,  beat Queeyano Onumoh of Ethelbert School, Gbagada to the third place, while Samuel Peter, a resident of Orile who recently completed his senior secondary education, came first ahead of a 300 level student of Political Science at the University of Otuoke, Bayelsa State, Ikenna Odunukwe.

Next to perform were some budding entertainers including Mddie, Cleo Thelma, Joerel, Jhesulobha Crew, Tripstar and Black Dot, who all entertained the crowd.

Comedienne, TV host and Glo ambassador, Helen Paul, was also in the house, and she sent the audience reeling with laughter with her jokes. She also answered some personal questions from the cheering audience.

Sammy Okposo, with his band members dressed in cute uniforms, came next, and he took the audience on a spiritual journey that left many soaked in the moment.

Other artistes that thrilled the crowd were Di’ja of Mavin Records, her label mate, Korede Bello and alternative soul singer, Bez Idakula

Glo Ambassador, Funke Akindele and Africa’s leading hip-hop singers, Psquare also partied with Surulere residents.