At a place called Waterside in Lekki, there was a magical night filled with music and fun. This special night happened because Monkey Shoulder and Worldwide FM decided to throw a party to honor Jazzhole. Jazzhole is important to Nigeria because it helps keep the country’s special music alive.
This party was part of something big called Studio Monkey Shoulder, which happens all around the world. They wanted to say thank you to Jazzhole, which has been around for 30 years. Jazzhole has done a great job of keeping Nigeria’s music alive and exciting. That’s why they were chosen as one of the top five music places in the world!
As a special gift, Jazzhole got £10,000 to help them continue their work. They plan to use this money to make old songs digital, so people can listen to two special albums with songs that haven’t been heard before.
These albums have music that is truly Nigerian, with fun beats and styles like Afro-Funk, Afrobeat, Palm Wine, Juju, and Highlife. Each song tells a story that’s part of Nigeria’s heart.
But the party wasn’t just about saying thanks to Jazzhole. It was all about celebrating the special music from the streets and neighborhoods. Musicians, DJs, and people who love music came together to dance and enjoy the night.
People from all over the world came for the Studio Monkey Shoulder contest. This proved that music is a language everyone understands, no matter where they come from. Music brings people together!
Everyone danced to the beats of Icey from Element House, DJ Tigran from Ekolektro, Ayofawo from H Factor, Maze x Mxtreme, Ypick, Tobi Peter, and more. They even had quiet dancing with headphones and a lively dance competition, mixing old and new music styles.
Famous people from Nigeria added even more excitement. VJ Adams, who talks on TV a lot, shared how much the night meant to him.
He said, “The energy here is something you can feel! It’s not just music, but a way to say thank you to the hidden music that’s been part of our culture for so long.”
“Places like Jazzhole, supported by Studio Monkey Shoulder, make sure our music continues. They help artists shine and keep our music’s special flavors alive. It’s nights like this that show how amazing our music really is – it comes from our hearts and our history.”
Other famous people who came include Ike Onyema, Bizzle Osikoya, Joey Akan, Lord Sky, Chigozie Obi, Yetunde Kuti, Crowd Kontroller, Dope Caesar, and many more.
Jazzhole’s founder, Olakunle Tejuoso, was very happy and thankful. “Monkey Shoulder has been amazing!” he said.
“This partnership brought new energy to old songs, showing the world the beautiful sounds of Nigeria’s past. We are saving our musical history for people to enjoy now and in the future.”
The fun night at Waterside showed the bright future of music in Nigeria. It proved that local music is strong and loved by communities and celebrated worldwide. Thanks to groups like Studio Monkey Shoulder, this music will keep playing, one beat, one song, and one story at a time.