In recognition of agents of critical change in peoples’ history and socio-economic progress, the Anambra state government has revived 10 pop music groups that were famous in the 1970s for a musical concert set to hold during the 2017 Easter celebration.
Flagging off the publicity for the upcoming event at the governor’s lodge, Amawbia, Governor Willie Obiano said the pop and funk group contributed immensely in invigorating the Igbo spirit downcast by the ravages of war through a profoundly creative music.
He believes that reviving the music and the artists over 40 years after, would help connect the past to the present as well as inspire the new generation that hard work never dies and will be rewarded no matter how long it takes.
He expressed excitement over the upcoming event and assured them of his presence during the live concert.
Addressing journalists, the Senior Special Assistant on Creative Media, Bob Manuel Udokwu and the Principal Secretary to the Governor, Willie Nwokoye, said the concert, themed: ‘The Resurrection Show’, would be an awakening of the past.
The artistes on the other hand, were filled with gratitude ahead of the April 16 event.
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