#FeatureByTASCK: A number of well-known artists descended in Jos for the Incredible Music Festival, a thrilling event that ushered in the New Year.
Jude “MI” Abaga and the TASCK creative company gave aspiring artists in Jos the chance to perform on stage in an effort to boost the city’s creative industry
The opportunity to perform at the homecoming concert for the first time was also a wonderful experience for artists who gained their popularity in Jos. The event was also used as a means of motivating young artists to vote in the forthcoming elections in 2023.
The Incredible Music Festival was a unique two-day event that lasted an average of seven hours each day and drew over 3000 people to a gospel concert to ring in the New Year and a homecoming concert on January 2nd.
The gospel concert featured artists such as Razzphil, Daps, Jeremiah Gyang, and the legendary Dr Panam Percy Paul who closed the show with a memorable performance.
Dr Panam interrupted his act to urge the young people in the audience to vote in the approaching elections saying, “We knew that we made mistakes because it was our vote that brought us this calamity but it is our vote that will bring us out. When you go to vote, vote for the freedom of your family.” His short speech was received by cheers from the audience with many young Nigerians promising to vote come 2023.
The homecoming concert was truly a fantastic way for the people of Jos to show their appreciation for Hip Hop and celebrate their homegrown artists. With the likes of Ice Prince, Classiq, Magneto, Vector, and M.I Abaga, the show was full of back-to-back energy and surprises.
Appreciating Jos culture, well-known rapper Vector astonished the crowd by introducing Mama Hamsatu, whose tale is well-known throughout the state as a stone crusher who was discovered by producer Mr Kleb on the streets of Jos. Fast forward to the Festival where she is given the opportunity to perform on stage alongside Vector.
Tangkat, a fan attending the festival said, “I couldn’t believe it! It was honestly iconic to see that woman up on stage dancing and singing with Vector. Someone who makes her living from stone-crushing is basically a superstar! It made me proud of my hometown and the talents we produce.”
The surprises kept coming when MI Abaga stunned crowds by performing the song “Crown of Clay” on stage with Vector, demonstrating to supporters and observers that their prior “beef” was, in fact, put to rest. MI further played the opening to the diss track Judah, laughing along with Vector over their past disputes.