By
Nwaorgu Faustinus
On Thursday, the 3rd of March,
2022, the global Afrobeat community will converge in Dubai for the highly
anticipated AfroZons Dubai Soundoff. This event, which will give participants
the opportunity to see Dubai with an Afrobeat theme, is sponsored by Dubai’s
Department for Economy and Tourism, (DET), in partnership with American
Afrobeat promoters, AfroZons.
The Soundoff will have in attendance;
Radio Hosts, Celebrities and Key Opinion Leaders in the Afrobeat community from
across the globe. Popular Afrobeat sensation, D’Banj, who was the first ever
artiste to put an Afrobeat song in the UK top 10 with his single “Oliver Twist”
will be part of the trip and has promised participants a memorable experience.
With the kickoff date around the
corner, over 150 people from around the world have bought their packages to be
part of the fun. Travelers from the USA, Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania, Zimbabwe,
Ghana, Uganda, UK, and Angola are joining Afrobeat celebrities from around the
world to go through this mind-blowing tour of Dubai.
Also attending will be over 20
Journalists from across Africa. These journalists will not only experience the
glamor of the Soundoff but will also tell the stories of participants and
create a lasting memory.
During the buildup to the event,
radio hosts gave their listeners the opportunity to win free tickets to attend
the Soundoff. So far, 72 winners have been cleared to attend the event in
Dubai. The winners are from the USA, Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, Tanzania, Uganda,
UK, and Angola. The winners will receive flight tickets, accommodation, tickets
to Expo 2020, access to the very exclusive AfroZonsDXB Desert Party and all
activities linked to the Soundoff, courtesy DET.
The Soundoff which is slated to
hold from the 3rd to 9th of March 2022 promises to be fun packed. The climax of
the Soundoff will be a first of its kind, Afrobeat party in the desert, tagged,
the “AfroZonsDXB Desert Party”. The Safari party will take place on the 7th of
March 2022 and will have performances from Afrobeat DJ’s and artists from
around the world. Some are DJ K Ceaser, DJ Nickie, Aya Ito, DJ Nosike,
Stonebwoy, DJ Ringo and the KoKo Master himself, D'Banj.
AfroZonsDXB is the official social
media hashtag for this project and will have regular updates as the Soundoff
progresses. The official website for the Soundoff is www.afrozonsdxb.com. The website hosts further
information on the Soundoff and will have regular updates on the progress of
the trip. Also visit www.visitdubai.com for information on what more
Dubai has to offer.
Speaking on the Soundoff, one of
the lucky winners, Josiah Diaso from Nigeria, had this to say; “Let me start in
an excited note that typifies how we feel right now and actually since we
emerged as winners of this amazing experience that is promised by the Afrozons
Dubai Soundoff.
“On the day of the raffle draw we
screamed at the top of our lungs like we won a 50 million US Dollar Jackpot
when my name was called; Of course, this is nothing short of a jackpot. My wife
lost her voice for a whole day from the scream.
“The Afrozons Dubai Soundoff team
is simply amazing for this once in a lifetime opportunity to experience Dubai
in a way that many will never know. The transparency of how it all went is
something to covet.
“We look forward to meeting the
wonderful people who made this happen for me and my queen. This is us re-living
our Honeymoon all thanks to you guys. We also look forward to being a part of
all the sumptuous activities lined up during the Soundoff.
“It is more remarkable bearing in
mind that my birthday is 7th March, within the Soundoff activity. This tops it
as the best birthday gift ever.
“The Soundoff is a brilliant
showcase of Dubai to the world as a preferred tourist destination. The magic
and beauty that Dubai represents goes without saying as it is almost everyone's
dream to experience Dubai. From our hearts we say a big Thank you for this
glorious adventure.”
Another winner from Tanzania,
Irene Shemndolwa, had this to say, “Winning the giveaway to me was still unreal
until I got hold of the tickets! It will be a much-needed break from my busy
schedule, and I’m super excited! Dubai is such a fun city and a shopping haven
indeed, so I’m definitely looking forward to an amazing time there without
forgetting live performance by D'Banj. I truly believe this will be a memorable
experience.”
About The Dubai Department of
Economy and Tourism (DET):
With the ultimate vision of
positioning Dubai as the world’s leading tourism destination and commercial
hub, Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism’s mission is to increase the
awareness of Dubai among global audiences and to attract tourists and inward
investment into the emirate.
Dubai’s Department of Economy and
Tourism (DET), formally known as Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce
Marketing (DTCM) is the principal authority for the planning, supervision,
development, and marketing of Dubai’s tourism sector. It markets and promotes
the Emirate’s commerce sector and is responsible for the licensing and
classification of all tourism services, including hotels, tour operators and
travel agents. Brands and departments within the Dubai Tourism portfolio
include Dubai Business Events, Dubai Calendar, and Dubai Festivals and Retail
Establishment.
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