Blues & Hills Consultancy and The High Commission of India in Abuja, through the out-going High Commissioner, His Excellency, Shri AR Ghanasyham hosted the Diplomatic Jazz Night at the residence of the High Commissioner on Saturday, January 16, 2016.
It was attended by the US Ambassador James F. Entwistle, The Ambassador of Ukraine, Dr. Valerii Aleksandruk, former Minister of Education, Dr. Oby Ezekwesili, and many more.
Nigerian-Swiss flutist, Tee Mac Iseli headlined the concert alongside international soul jazz artiste, Orliam, highlife artiste, Ugo Stevenson, Simon, Asikey, Adeh, Edge and 20 year-old guitarist, John Bethel. There was a special appearance by Yinka Davies.
Blues & Hills Consultancy was founded in 2011 by Nigerian writer, filmmaker and professor, Onyeka Nwelue, to promote African arts and culture in Asia, Europe and America.
The Diplomatic Jazz Night is supported by The Consulate General of Italy in Lagos, The Italian-Nigerian Festival of Cultures, The Lagos International Jazz Festival, Smooth FM, Fred Martins, Airtel, Invictus Group and La Cave Musik with media partnership of The Trent.
See photos from the event below. Click on any image to enlarge.
L-R – Mitterand Okorie, Pastor and Mrs. Ezekwesili and Onyeka Nwelue
Yinka Davies and Tee Mac Iseli wowing the crowd
Yinka Davies and Tee Mac Iseli wowing the crowd
Yinka Davies and Tee Mac Iseli wowing the crowd
Flutist, Tee Mac Iseli
Tee Mac Iseli and rapper, Simon
Highlife artiste, Ugo Stevenson with Oby Ezekwesili and her husband
Jazz Artiste Orliam and Okereke Fellowship
Artiste, Edge
Singer, Asikey
Former England Striker, John Fashanu, Onyeka Nwelue and Rachel Bakam
20-year old Artiste, JohnBethel Ezeugo
Cross section of guests at the Diplomatic Jazz Night
Cross section of guests at the Diplomatic Jazz Night
Outgoing Indian High Commissioner, His Excellency, Shri AR Ghanasyham making an address
Social media activist, Viola Ifenyinwa Okolie and Ephraim Adiele
oke Ikeogu, CEO of Invictus Group, Obinwanne Okeke, Ejionye Emmanuel, artiste, Dan J and Chuka Nduneseoku
Onyeka Nwelue and CEO of MyCliqIt, Gerald Konwea
Oby Ezekwesili and Marketing Director of Blues and Hills Consultncy, Fellowship Okereke
Associate Editor of The Trent, Ephraim Adiele and Ejionye Kelechi
Some guests arriving for the event
Artiste and Model, Richard Emeruwa showcasing his sketch artworks
Onyeka Nwelue and the outgoing Indian High Commissioner, His Excellency, Shri AR Ghanasyham
Curator of The Diplomatic Jazz Night, Onyeka Nwelue hugging former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili
Former Minister of Education, Oby Ezekwesili
Communications Manager of Blues and Hills Consultancy, Mitterand Okorie arriving with some guests
Some Indian guests arriving for the event
Some guests arriving for the event
Curator of The Diplomatic Jazz Night, Onyeka Nwelue and Mr. Kanyal
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