….Marvelous Benjy, Tony Tetuila, Baba Fryo, 9ice, African China, Korede Bello also performed

By Benjamin Njoku

Eko Hotels and Suites, Lagos was more than just a venue last Sunday night. It was filled with lovers of old-school music, nostalgia, and a massive celebration of a legend. The crowd didn’t just come to party or mark Daddy Showkey’s 50 years on stage. They came to reconnect with the icons who ruled the airwaves in the 90s and early 2000s. And they got exactly what they expected.

From the first beat to the last, the concert delivered pure nostalgia. Old-school anthems filled the Convention hall of Eko Hotels, sparking non-stop dancing and sing-alongs. The atmosphere was electric, transporting both the audience and performers to a bygone era, reminding them of a time when music was not just entertainment, but also a therapy and a force for social transformation.

For many fans who grew up on that era’s sound, Daddy Showkey didn’t just perform, he rekindled memories and brought a golden age of Nigerian music back to life.