It
was indeed, the gathering of some of the biggest names in Nollywood, music and
comedy sectors respectively, at the second edition of the annual Bowler Hats
Bash (BHB).The
memorable and fun-filled evening of comedy, music, dance and more, held
elaborately on Independence Day, October 1, at the prestigious Coliseum Events
Centre, Ikeja, Lagos, amid ovation and applause.
Just
like the maiden edition, it was also hugely attended by leading entertainers,
revered celebrities and upwardly mobile revellers.
The
glamorous and high-end event, which began with a green and white carpet
session, saw the stars and celebrities posing for personal, selfies and group
photographs as paparazzi clicked away in excitement.
Amazingly,
being a strictly hat affair, the stars, celebs and all the invited guests
stormed the venue in different shades and sizes of Bowler Hats, thus making the
event very colourful and cosmopolitan.
With
Nollywood super star, Segun Arinze fully in charge as the host of the historic
evening, the event proper began with the beautiful rendition of the national
anthem by precocious kid sensation, Nonso Sax.
The
quintet of Princewill, Akpos, Omini, Moran Cee and KCK, opened the floodgate of
undiluted entertainment with ribs cracking comedy and got the tumultuous
audience asking for more.
Rave
of the moment comedian, Elenu, moved the turbo-charged gathering to the next
level when he mounted the stage and sent the audience reeling in an unending
laughter.
Interestingly,
the high point of this year’s Bowler Hats Bash, organized by leading online
newspaper, Daylight.ng, was the five star performance of Reggae legend, Orits
‘Pupa’ Williki.
Williki’s
rendition of his ever green songs: Fight The Fire and 10 Commandments set the
capacity filled hall literally on fire.
In
fact, some top entertainers and celebs who were enthralled with the veteran’s
sterling performance, had to join the music guru on stage to continue the
groove.
Surprisingly,
the female star performer of the night was South African-born Afro Soul
crooner, Kalifonia, who flew all the way from Johannesburg to be part of the
lovely event that serenaded Lagos and its environs while it lasted.
The
sexy entertainer, who reminded many of the late Brenda Fassie, wowed the
star-studded audience with her electrifying performance and well choreographed
sensual dance steps, which kept the men salivating and asking for more.
Ghana
based dance hall star, JKL4Real, further revved up the evening of premium
entertainment with three hot songs from his sophomore album.
The
scintillating evening of razzmatazz, glitz and grandeur continued with dazzling
performances from Ebele, the female flutist, talented thriller, TJ Sax, Niger
State-based rising act, Early Man and wave making Afro pop singer, Kesh Ofuobi.
Also,
two leading comedians of the federal republic, D’Lectura and Mr. Makati, were
exceptional in their delivery of jokes and jibes to the admiration of the
cheering audience.
Meanwhile,
earlier in his welcome remarks, the founder of Bowler Hats Bash, Mr. Azuh
Amatus, thanked all the invited guests, performing artistes and partners, for
standing by him and his team.
Azuh,
who is also the publisher/editor-in-chief of Daylight.ng, further called on
corporate bodies to support the annual event, which he said had become part and
parcel of calendar of national entertainment events organized to celebrate
Nigeria’s Independence annually.
“Bowler
Hats Bash is our own way of celebrating and rejoicing with Nigeria and
Nigerians on her Independence, every October 1.
We
are calling on well meaning Nigerians and corporate bodies to support and
sponsor this unique and proudly Nigerian product cum initiative. Our dream is
to export Bowler Hats Bash beyond our shores in no distant time’’
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