In what promises to be another enlivening
occasion, ArtColony International (ACI) will be holding the third in its series
of Christmas Magic Goodwill Concert. The annual event which maiden edition held
in 2010 has the aim of using the creative arts to promote social consciousness
whilst providing a platform to creatively initiate sustainable development in
at least one community every year. This event encapsulates the essence of ACI’s
vision viz. re-building society...a bit at a time. The programme will feature a
unique combination of prime entertainment, young talent promotion and community
development. Christmas Magic! adopts a concert-competition format, therefore
making the heart of the show an altruistic effort.
As with the two past editions, the focus
of Christmas Magic! 2012 is the education sector with the objective of raising
N1 million towards the improvement of literacy within selected primary schools
in Lagos State. According to Suzie-May Ogunseitan, Creative Executive, ACI, the
choice of primary education is premised on the understanding that it forms the
basic foundation for learning. She said it also is their way of contributing to
the attainment of the second item of the United Nations’ Millennium Development
Goals in the Nigerian society through the achievement of universal primary
education.
The event, which will hold on Saturday
December 15, 2012, at the Agip Recital Hall of Muson Centre by 5.30pm, will
feature seasoned performers competing for five community schools in Lagos
State. These include: Adekemi Adetula a.k.a
Irawo (Talking Drums), Guchi Egbunine (Tenor), Uduak Nsehe (Piano),
Emmanuel Fagbohun (Violin), and Premier Clarinet Quartet. There will be special
performances by Mr. Norman MacLeod (Chief Operating Officer, SINOPEC Ltd)
who will be giving a performance on the Scottish Bagpipe and contributions by
renowned performers Yinka Davies and Olufunmi. The event will be anchored by
Ben Ogbeiwi and Omo Baba No. 1.
Last year’s event had in attendance a
cross section of art lovers of various ages as well as members of the diplomatic
corps in Nigeria and a special performance by Kate Henshaw.
ArtColony
International (ACI) is a creative arts and entrepreneurial organization which
has the objectives of re-instating the relevance of Arts to the society, as
well as, being a positive catalyst in the society by utilizing creative talents
in initiating sustainable solutions to societal challenges.
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