Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his Niger State counterpart, Umar Bago, joined a host of other Lagosians for the Countdown 2024 Greater Lagos Fiesta grand finale which took place on Sunday 31 December 2023 at Sol Beach in Oniru area of the state.
Popular Nigerian artistes including Davido, Kizz Daniel, Olamide, Flavour, Mayorkun, Kennyblaq, Seyi vibez, performed at the event which rolled into the dawn of the new year.
Displaying photos on X handle( formerly Twitter) on Monday 1st January 2024, Sanwo-Olu wrote in parts ;
“The #LagosCountdown was a spectacular showcase of Lagos as the entertainment hub of Africa.
“From Davido to Olamide to Kizz Daniel to Flavour to Mayorkun and so many more, our stars lit up the night and ushered in 2024 in style.
“We’re committed to celebrating bigger wins in 2024. Here’s to more Grammy nominations & celebrations, accelerated businesses, and greater success for our vibrant city and its residents.
The Lagos state governor further stated that he was thrilled about the future of Lagos even as Lagosians and well meaning Nigerians reflect on the amazing energy of the event.
He urged the people to continue to shine and celebrate together by creating more opportunities and growth for everyone.
The Lagos Countdown 2024 #GreaterLagosFiesta which lasted for three days, was held from December 29, 2023, to January 1, 2024 across the five divisions of the state namely; Ikorodu, Badagry, Ikeja, Lagos Island and Epe.
In a statement, the Lagos state Commissioner for Tourism, Arts and Culture, Toke Benson-Awoyinka, had also said, before the event that the fiesta has been serving the purpose of discovering and nurturing new talents, exposing young talented entertainers to bigger platforms while also serving as a mechanism for curtailing youth restiveness that often characterize the festive season.
