Azeez Fashola, Nigerian street singer better known as Naira Marley, has announced an online concert billed for May 30th, to celebrate Marlian Day.
In a statement released on Monday, the self-proclaimed “Lord of Lamba” called on his fans to celebrate “liberty” and “resilience”— amid the coronavirus crisis which has restricted movement.
“Marlian Day celebrates our liberty and our resilience through the daily challenges we face in Nigeria. And most recently during the COVID-19 crisis,” the statement read.
“Most especially the heroic front line workers making personal sacrifices daily on behalf of Nigeria and humanity.
“Naira Marley shows an early indication of the festival’s London-Lagos connection and there is a natural synergy between his fans, Marlians and The Gidi Tribe.
“They are the new African generation who refuse to take no for an answer and are challenging the status quo to uplift themselves and push forward.
“His adaptability, controversial lyrics, and autonomy has made him one of the most sought-after artists in Africa.”
Marley‘s Online concert will feature his hit tracks Soapy, Tesumole, Marlians anthem Opotoyi alongside special guests including WurlD, Zlatan , Zinolesky, Moh Bad and Cblvck.
The one-hour event is scheduled for 6:30-7:30.
In the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the entertainment industry has leveraged on social media to stay connected with fans and viewers even while physically separated.
Early this year, Naira Marley launched his own record label called Marlian Records. He had previously revealed his plans to start a record label during his concert on December 30, 2019.
“I want to use the platform to announce my new record label called Marlian Records and it’s for you all. Any of you that has talent can come through,” he had said.
Not only did Naira Marley launch Marlian Records, he also signed four new artistes.