Exclusive pics and gist from MTV Allstars party

Music and Lifestyle television station MTV Base was in Lagos last Sunday and their aim was to thrill. They hosted the well-publicised All-stars party at the Federal Palace hotel. As usual, there was a large presence of Paparazzi as one steps on the red carpet, even though there were very little celebrities around. The show as advertised was mainly for Lagosians to have fun and meet with their favourite stars on parade. 

The show kicked off about 10 pm. Prior to the show proper, there was a brief press conference held to intimate the press on why the show was holding. According to Senior Vice President of MTV, Alex Okosi, The show is actually a continent-wide tour that has been moving across Africa. It is said to have originated from South Africa and it will be rounding off in South Africa. He also explains that viewers and fans also can be a part of the selection process as to which Nigerian acts will be performing in South Africa. “…We have left that opened to the fans to decide, if they go to our website, they can vote for which artistes they would like to see on stage in South Africa, we are trying to make sure that we give the fans what they want.

Sponsors of the show, Zulu Kingdom also the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal was represented at the conference by their spokesperson, Mr Zozo. Zozo explains that his region in South Africa is proud to be doing the tour with MTV. Their aim is to open their region up to the entire continent through music and entertainment which the area is known for. “ We are South Africa’s domestic tourism leader, highly popular among visitors from throughout continental Africa and increasingly on the ‘must-see, must- do’ lists of discerning travellers. These travellers from all points of the globe seek and find a unique blend of sophistication, cultural diversity and excitement – in the most breathtaking setting imaginable, I invite everyone to come and enjoy the finale of the All stars show in South Africa,” Zozo said

South African top act, The Professor who is also from the KwaZulu-Natal area of South-Africa, also had a word or two about Nigeria and the show in genera.

“I am very proud to be here. In fact I am a bit nervous to be sharing a stage with the likes of Tuface and Davido. I am bringing the South African spirit to the stage here in Nigeria, and I know that you will feel it,” said the Kwaito singer, The Professor.

On stage were Tuface Idibia, Ice Prince, The Proffessor from South Africa and Davido. Each took turns to excite the crowd with their numerous hits. The event was anchored by the newly employed MTV VJ Search winner, Ehizojia 'Ehiz. The major highlight of the show was when Davido went crowd surfing. This is not a usual occurrence in Nigerian shows. Crowd surfing is when an artiste jumps into the crowd and they crowd carry him around. Davido was held up high as he was crowd surfing for over two minutes. Remember Eedris had allegedly tried doing same in his hay days, but he was not caught when he dived into the crowd. On the whole the show was an enjoyable experience. Though the event was a bit late, fans showed up in droves.