Vertical Rave to Debut International Music Festival in Lagos Dec 17

…Africa’s First Global Music Festival, Vertical Rave to host Omah Lay, Bnxn, Ruger others on Dec 17

African Music stars are set to converge on Lagos for a redefining moment as the first-ever Vertical Rave Festival on December 17, 2022.

Music fans and experiential seekers will enjoy the perfect blend of music and culture at this cross-generational event, according to the organisers. 

Music continues to take new turns in Africa, with investors coming into the industry with their resources. The Afrobeat and Amapiano music genres are currently dominating the music space globally, and Vertical Rave is set to promote the African tune and set the pace for new African stars to emerge.

The festival, the organisers added, would treat its audiences to a musical spree, acoustic performances, and back-to-back live music on centre stage, adding that the maiden event will showcase a massive lineup of artists, with other major artists reveal in the works.

The roster of artists comprises an exciting mix of the African music elite and some of the newer acts who have enjoyed success in 2022, including Omah Lay, Bnxn, Made Kuti, Lojay, Ruger, Victony, Young John, Major League DJz. Earlybird tickets are already being sold at www.verticals.com

The Chief Executive Officer of Vertical Rave Limited. Yinka Ash, stated that attendees would also be treated to unlimited fun with various festival activities, including exciting board and group games, beach soccer, skateboarding, fireworks, dance-offs, parties, giveaways, pop-up sales with Lagos’s finest vendors, luxurious festival merch and much more. The festival provides an excellent opportunity to unwind, engage and end the year on a high note, contributing to an unforgettable experience.

He said: “VerticalRave Limited is a company on a mission to export African content and reintroduce the world to a new Africa through music.”

According to him, “Vertical Rave seeks to create more space for young African talent by amplifying their voice on a global scale. He revealed that the festival would showcase the largest group of inspiring international artists, creators, innovators and performers ever seen in Lagos at one time.

“We feel blessed to have the opportunity to bring together such an eclectic program of performing artists and play a part in further boosting the confidence in our industry.”

As the only major concert of this standard happening in Nigeria and Africa in December, “Vertical Rave is making Lagos the go-to-destination for the Christmas festivities and Detty December activities. Fans can expect festival headliners to perform live with pristine sound, world-class lighting, immersive multi-sensory experiences, exotic cuisine and more.”