Akon Perform in Kwara State (Live): On Saturday Oct 2, 2010, history was made, as the Kwara State Government brought the best in Nigerian and global entertainment live to Ilorin,  at the state’s official Nigeria@50 concert conceptualised and promoted by Outpost Investments and sponsored by the Kwara State Government with support from major co-sponsors like Dana Airlines, Dansa Juice, Aquadana Water and Power Horse.

The event, which was also the official opening of the Metropolitan Parade Ground, built by the state government, was produced and managed by Storm 360, the leading entertainment company in West Africa.

“It was a great pleasure to host the crème de la crème of Nigerian world class entertainers and the global super star, Akon, here in Ilorin and I want to thank them on behalf of my government and the people of Kwara State for honouring our invitation and delivering such an enormous spectacle live here in our capital. It was a momentous occasion and a fitting celebration for our dear country at 50,” the governor of Kwara State, Dr Abubakar Bukola Saraki, said.

It was a loaded line-up with emerging stars, Lynnx and Ikon, kicking off proceedings around 6pm for what would be nine hours of continuous entertainment, with International DJ, Neptune, backing up all the Nigerian performing acts with the exception of  Mo Hits and P-Square. Each of the musicians played, captivating people in attendance with their electrifying performances. The peak of the event was heralded by Wande Coal, and after him, the man of the hour, Akon, stepped up, delivering a two-hour set with over 29 hit records. He delivered a high energy performance that was unmatched all day and night, working the crowd into frenzy. Whether it was jumping into the crowd nine times or using his magic ball to work the people, Akon kept everyone under his spell for over two hours and then was gone.