Keziah's Funkathon

This was perhaps the best moment of the Funkathon that was the Keziah Jones concert of a couple of hours ago, held at Terra Kulture in Lagos. Nearly all of this photograph is taken up by Keziah's self-made guitar, known as Rugged One. With the Nigerian coat of arms incorporated into the design Rugged One's a star in itself. But let's see who we've got here. L-R: Mike Aremu on saxophone, Duro Ikujenyo on the keyboard, Bez on the mic and Keziah's the one wielding the Rugged. The three musicians jammed while young Bez performed Fela's crowd-mover, 'Water No Get Enemy'. And the crown went for it, singing and dancing along.

Keziah Jones in Lagos

Keziah Jones plays at the Terra Kulture in Lagos on Thursday 10 June. 7pm for an 8pm start.

"Keziah Jones, born and raised in Nigeria, moved to France in the early 90's and has been making waves there ever since, returning to Lagos now and then to perform some of his highly original and very funky music for us. A guitarist without peer, Keziah is a dazzling performer with great stage presence and an easy rapport with the audience. He recently performed at the Jazz Hole where he totally charmed the audience and convinced us that we had to bring him back and give our favorite audience the chance to see him perform.Our favorite new wonder group, Vincent Ezelle will open the show. Led by the soft yet rich voice of singer Chuma, Vincent Ezelle is a lush mix of soul, folk music and soft rock. Their dreamy single, 'Signs and Wonders' is causing a stir on the radio and Smooth FM's already snapped them up for a live acoustic session. They'll be performing a great set of songs about loving and living in Lagos."

Keziah Jones

Thursday, June 10

Terra Kulture

Tiamiyu Savage

Victoria Island, Lagos

Tickets: N5,000 (buy online at www.naira.com or at The Jazzhole - 168 Awolowo Road, Ikoyi /The Life House - 33 Senari Darinjo Street, Off Younis Bashorun, VI; Chams City Ikeja - 2 Isaac John Road, Ikeja)