…As OdumoduBlack, Anti World Gang Preach Unity Among Youths
Olasunmibo Aboluwade, Abuja
Ahead Abuja’s highly anticipated festival, OdumoduBlack, a trailblazing artist and founder of AWG Fest, has expressed gratitude for the unwavering support that has brought the Fest to life.
Speaking to the media, supporters, and youth advocates at Transcorp Hilton in the nation’s capital, Abuja, OdumoduBlack framed AWG Fest as more than just a music event.
He said, “it is a movement, a call to action for young Nigerians to unite, engage, and lead the charge for meaningful change.
“Your support means the world, not just to me, but to everyone involved in making AWG Fest a reality,” he said,
He acknowledged the collective effort that has brought the festival into existence.
OdumoduBlack further revealed that AWG Fest is a groundbreaking festival at the intersection of music, culture, and youth empowerment.
He said, “It serves as a platform for young Nigerians to unite, share ideas, and work towards positive change.
“The festival’s mission is to create meaningful connections and foster a community-driven approach to progress and innovation.
“Shifting focus to the larger societal context, OdumoduBlack highlighted the urgent need for youth unity. “We’re at a turning point, not just in music or culture, but as a generation,” he asserted,
He emphasised that the potential of Nigeria’s youth to shape the future.
“There’s an urgency now, more than ever, for us as young people to stand together, united. The world is moving fast, and we cannot afford to wait for others to lead the way,” he added.
The artist also addressed the government’s recent promise to host a Youth Conference, a platform to address the concerns of young people.
He said, “We’ve heard the talk, but the timeline hasn’t been set, and meanwhile, the issues we face aren’t on pause,
“If they can’t give us the platform, we’ll build our own.”
This determination, OdumoduBlack explained, is at the heart of AWG Fest, which aims to create a space for youth to connect, collaborate, and drive progress forward.
AWG Fest is designed to be a catalyst for change – a place where youth can come together not just to celebrate, but to brainstorm, share ideas, and foster relationships that will inspire action.
“When we come together, we have the chance to transform frustration into action, challenges into opportunities,” OdumoduBlack declared.
By creating a platform for dialogue and collaboration, AWG Fest aims to empower young people to take ownership of their future and work toward sustainable solutions to the challenges they face.
Beyond the glamor of the fest, the artiste reiterated the Anti World Gang’s desire to give back to society through a small-scale charity project that has been set up via the lions club Wuse branch.
“It will power and see through various eye test and surgeries for those who are not financially stable to carry it out”.
The festival promises to be more than a celebration of music; it is an opportunity to build lasting connections, spark new conversations, and lay the foundation for a more united and resilient youth community.
“Let’s show up for each other, build each other up, and make AWG Fest the start of something real,” OdumoduBlack concluded, rallying attendees to join the movement.
As AWG Fest prepares to launch, OdumoduBlack’s vision of youth empowerment and unity has already inspired many.
The festival is set to be a beacon of youth resilience, creativity, and collaboration – a celebration of what young Nigerians can achieve when they come together.
