2FACE, DAVIDO, ICE PRINCE TO HEADLINE MTVALL STARS CONCERT:

The hot trio of Nigeria’s 2Face Idibia, Davido, Ice Prince, and South Africa’s Professor will be headlining the MTV Africa All Stars gig holding on 13 April at The Marquee, Federal Palace Hotel, Lagos.

The gig, put together by The KwaZulu-Natal Province is part of the new pan-Africa music and youth empowerment campaign that salutes the star quality and widespread appeal of contemporary African musicians.

Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) Africa, said MTV Base is delighted to partner with KwaZulu-Natal to bring the MTV Africa All Stars concept to Africa and the world. ”MTV Africa All Stars will further establish

KwaZulu-Natal as a world class destination for culture, music and business. Through engaging live events, television specials and digital activations, MTV Africa All Stars offers a range of diverse platforms through which music fans can connect with and experience the extraordinary talent, variety and craftsmanship of the continent’s most exciting contemporary musicians,” Okosi said.

The MTV Africa All Stars tour kicked off in Durban, South Africa on 28 March, before moving on to Nairobi, Kenya on 5 April. It will culminate with a concert in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, on 18 May that will be headlined by multi-platinum rapper Snoop Lion, aka Snoop Dogg.

The rapper will perform alongside the most popular contemporary artists from across the African continent at Moses Mabhida Stadium, People’s Park, Durban.

Some of Nigeria’s favourite DJs, DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Caise and DJ Sose have been added to the Lagos leg of the ultimate urban music tour.