Livespot X Festival

The Livespot X Festival is a music concert that launched in 2019 with its maiden edition in Lagos, Nigeria and Accra, Ghana[1] organized by Livespot360.[2]

Livespot X Festival
GenreRock, pop, Afrobeat
DatesDecember
Location(s)Nigeria, Ghana
Years active2019–present
Founded byDeola Art Alade
Organised byLivespot 360
Websitelivespotnation.com/index.php

Livespot X Festival featured a fusion of live performances; music, lighting, special acts, and immersive experiences, all rolled into one high-octane event.[3]

2019

The main show features a line-up of African acts from numerous countries, including Nigeria, US. The 2019 edition of Livespot X Festival unveiled artists including Cardi B,[4] Teni, Burnaboy, Tiwa Savage, Seyi Shay, Joeboy, Ice Prince, DJ Cuppy, Reekado Banks, and Patoranking[5][6][7][8] which was held in Lagos and Ghana.[9][10][11]

2020

The 2020 edition unveiled artists including Darey, Yemi Alade, Simi, DJ Cuppy, Joeboy, Mayorkun in the first-ever live hybrid concert in Nigeria on December 19 and 20[12][13] and was set to feature Burna Boy and Wizkid as the first time the duo will be on stage.[14] On December 15, 2020 the management announced the cancellation due to an increased spike of COVID-19 cases in Lagos, Nigeria.[15]

2021

The 2021 edition was announced on November 13, 2021 set to run from December 16th through 21st 2021 at Livespot360 ultra-innovative arena which will feature tailor-made concerts and multi-sensory experiences for attendees including live performances by various artists and special acts.[16][17][18]

References
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  2. "Livespot X Festival with Cardi B Was Mad O!". THISDAYLIVE. 2019-12-13. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
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  4. Aisha Salaudeen. "Cardi B is set to perform for the first time in Nigeria and Ghana". CNN. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
  5. "Livespot X Festival With Cardi B… Tiwa Savage, Olamide, Burna Boy, Others On Parade". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2019-11-30. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
  6. Mix, Pulse (2019-11-21). "Livespot X Festival: Burna Boy, Fire Boy, Tiwa Savage and others to perform alongside Cardi B". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
  7. "Everything That Went Down At The 2019 Livespot X Festival Featuring Cardi B". onobello.com. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
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  9. "Pepsi Set To Delight With Cardi B's Twerks At Livespot X Festival". P.M.EXPRESS. 2019-12-06. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
  10. Oloworekende, Wale (2019-11-21). "Cardi B In Lagos: A Complete Guide to the Livespot X Festival". The Culture Custodian (Est. 2014.). Retrieved 2021-11-16.
  11. "Cardi B Is Headed to Nigeria & Ghana This December". OkayAfrica. 2019-11-08. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
  12. BellaNaija.com (2020-12-12). "Get Ready to Party with Burna Boy, Wizkid & Simi at Livespot X-Clusive Concert | December 19th & 20th". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
  13. admin (2020-12-03). "LiveSpot360 Announces Star-Studded Concert In December". Retrieved 2021-11-16.
  14. "Wizkid, Burna Boy lead lineup for Livespot X-Clusive 2020". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-12-12. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
  15. Now, Society (2020-12-15). "Why LiveSpot360 Cancelled X-Clusive Burna Boy and Wizkid Concerts". SocietyNow. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
  16. "Livespot X Set To Hold Nigeria's First-Ever Week-Long Concert Festival". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 2021-11-12. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
  17. "Livespot X Festival Returns With Six-Day Event". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
  18. "Livespot X Festival returns with week-long concert". Vanguard News. 2021-11-15. Retrieved 2021-11-16.
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