Fast rising Northern artistes OG Abbah, DJ Swaggs and Hypeman Skyboi dazzled at the ultimate youth concert, The Gathering on 100, which held at Meena Events Centre, Kano last Saturday.
The event had already spent the day drawing young attendees into football matches, gaming tournaments, dance competitions, movie screenings, Pitchathon sessions and creative experiences. But as the sun began to set, the crowd gradually shifted towards the stage, setting the scene for one of the biggest highlights of the day and keeping thousands on their feet until the very end of the 10-hour show.
DJ Swaggs got the crowd going with a set packed with Afrobeats and Amapiano favourites before Hypeman Skyboi took over, keeping the audience engaged between sets.
OG Abbah then rounded off the night with a performance that had the crowd singing along, dancing and enjoying every moment before the event came to a close.
Performing some of his popular songs, he had the audience singing back almost every lyric, with hundreds of phones lighting up the venue as pals danced, celebrated and captured the moment together.
Beyond the stage, the experience continued across the venue. The community mural was a canvas of paintings, signatures and handwritten messages, while the movie pods remained busy with attendees looking to unwind before the night came to an end. Across every corner, young people found different ways to express themselves and connect with new people, creating memories that stretched beyond the performances.
The finale was a fitting close to a day that celebrated the many sides of youth culture in Kano, bringing together music, sport, gaming, creativity and entrepreneurship in one shared experience. It also reinforced why The Gathering on 100 continues to resonate with young Nigerians by creating spaces where talent, culture and community come together naturally.
The Kano edition joins Lagos, Aba and Enugu as another successful stop. The Gathering on 100 moves next to Abuja, carrying forward the same idea that has shaped every city, giving young people the freedom to compete, create, connect and Live it 100.
(The Sun)
