2BABA, Yemi Alade, Rema, Cobhams for Coca-Cola’s Naija turns 60

2Baba, Yemi Alade, Rema and Cobhams have been selected by Coca-Cola to perform at its first live virtual celebration of Nigeria at 60 on October 1.

The scintillating fusion of music is to uplift and bring people together for the Independence Day celebration.

Leveraging its ongoing ‘Open Like Never Before’ initiative, Coca-Cola will host an exciting schedule of activities beginning with this uplifting #NaijaLikeNeverBefore initiative to honor the nation by assembling the largest number of people to sing the National Anthem at once.

Marketing Communications Director – West Africa Business Unit Coca-Cola Nigeria, Monali Shah commented, said: “We created the music experience to celebrate and honor the nation as one indivisible country.

“#NaijaLikeNeverBefore will uplift the spirit of togetherness, foster authenticity and positivity of Nigerians as we celebrate Naija @60”.

Rema on his recent radio interview was excited at being a part of the event.

He called on all Nigerians home and abroad especially his Ravers to join him and other Afrobeats music superstars in putting Nigeria on the world map as the happiest and most energetic nation in the world.

On how to join the virtual concert, Rema explained: “The concert will be live streamed on the Coca-Cola YouTube channel at 10:30AM on October 1 so just go and set a reminder but don’t stop there, set the reminder on your phone, TV and tell a friend to tell a friend to tell a friend so they don’t miss the grandest banger ever!”

The exclusive virtual music concert and Independence Day National Anthem Sing-Off can be live -streamed from the comfort of your homes.

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