Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital, will experience the zenith of comical splendour tonight, as the Glo Laffta Fest, Africa’s biggest comedy show, hits the city with lots of comedy and dance.
Announcing the date for the Abakaliki edition of the entertainment fiesta, Globacom, in a statement issued in Lagos on Wednesday, said that the show will hold at the Nkweagu Ugbala Hall located in the heart of the city.
The statement went on to say that “residents of Abakaliki and the neigbouring communities will be treated to the ultimate in comedy and music. Among the special talents lined up to entertain the crowd is East Africa’s topmost comedian, Salvador from Uganda.”It assured that it will “be a night of unusual entertainment and fun.”
Other entertainers billed to perform at for the show include Okey Bakassi, Bovi, Bash, Julius Agwu, Gandoki, Akpororo, 2CanTalk, SIM Card and Gordons, just as MI, Burna Boy, Waje, Chee d Voice, will be on stage to spice up the night with exciting music.
“Apart from providing quality services to our numerous subscribers, we want to use shows like Glo Lafftafest to thank them for their loyalty to the network in the past ten years of our operation in Nigeria,” the statement said.”
The 2013 edition of Glo Laffta Fest has attained a high level of acceptability among Nigerians and the show continues to grow in prominence and resonance in every location it has been held.
“The Abakaliki edition will not be an exception and that is why we are bringing in the Ugandan sensational comedian, Salvador, to perform live in Abakaliki.”
The company explained that the Glo Laffta Fest is part of the activities lined up for the 10th anniversary of the company, adding that Nigerians in Enugu, Uyo, Asaba and Ibadan would take their turns to watch the show in the subsequent weeks.