US Navy band glows Nigerians with Fela’s ‘Water no get enemy’

US Navy band glows Nigerians with Fela’s ‘Water no get enemy’ 

Abrass band of the United States (US) Naval Forces, Europe, “Topside,” captivated company at Freedom Park, Lagos when they performed a exclusive rendition of the late Afro-beat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s classic “Water No Get Enemy” to the pride of tune lovers, who sang and danced along with the band.

For the 2d time this year, Topside, was once touring Nigeria with the goal of bolstering the US-Nigerian relationship via the strength of music, it was once said.

Whether it used to be “When the Saints Go Marching In,” “Stand By Me,” “Lion Sleeps Tonight,” or “Water No Get Enemy,” the high-energy performances of the band have been nicely received by the audience.

On the first day of their visit, the band carried out American and Nigerian tunes to the satisfaction of approximately 300 youngsters and youths at the Johnson Jakande Tinubu Park in Alausa, Lagos.

On Monday, the group of nine musicians performed a masterclass for hooked up and emerging local musicians, together with participants of the Nigerian Trumpet Guild. Building on their long-standing partnership, the US Navy band shared fine practices with their Nigeria Navy, Air Force and Police counterparts.

“We’re definitely excited to be enjoying for our Nigerian companions again, our remaining visit to Lagos used to be so nicely received,” stated Musician 0.33 Class Michael Parker, a member of the Topside band.

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The US Navy band also carried out at a distinctive reception to commemorate the 2019 Africa Partnership Station (APS) Mission. The event used to be held at the Nigerian Naval Dockyards, Victoria Island, Lagos and used to be attended through US Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Kathleen FitzGibbon; US Naval Forces Europe Deputy Chief of Strategy, Resources and Plans, Rear Admiral John Gumbleton; Nigerian Navy’s Flag Officer Commanding Western Naval Command, Rear Admiral Oladele Daji; alongside Nigerian political and enterprise leaders as properly as participants of the diplomatic corps.

Topside was in Nigeria to assist the visit by the USNS Carson City, which has been deployed in the Gulf of Guinea on the Africa Partnership Station (APS) mission. APS is US Naval Forces Europe’s flagship maritime security cooperation programme, focusing on maritime safety and safety through improved maritime awareness, response capabilities, and infrastructure.

It would be recalled that Topside visited Nigeria in March to support the 2019 Obangame Express workout subsidized through the US Africa Command. The trendy visit underscored the robust bilateral relationship and people-to-people ties between the United States and Nigeria.