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French president Emmanuel Macron (C) takes a selfie with Nollywood artists during a live show in the AfriKa Shrine in Lagos on July 3, 2018. Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP |
When news filtered in that French President Emmanuel Macron would visit Nigeria on Tuesday, one aspect of his visit dominated the headlines.
The French President would be spending some time at the legendary Afrika Shrine in Lagos.
True to expectations, after dispensing with formal Presidential duties with a visit to the Presidential Villa in Abuja where he held talks with President Muhammadu Buhari, the French President flew to Lagos.
At the Shrine, music, history, and culture blended together with a presidential touch to ensure a night of fun.
Macron (who swiftly dispensed with his suit and rolled up his sleeves upon arrival), Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and many others were thrilled by the iconic Femi Kuti with other African music heavyweights such as Angelique Kidjo and Youssou N’dour.
See more photos from the fun night below:
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French President Emmanuel Macron (C) arrives to take part of a live show in the Afrika Shrine in Lagos on July 3, 2018. Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP |
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French President Emmanuel Macron (2ndL) poses with Nigerian musician Femi Kuti (L) and Senegalese singer Youssou N’dour (2ndR) at the Afrika Shrine in Lagos on July 3, 2018. Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP |
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People take pictures of French President Emmanuel Macron (out of frame) as he arrives to take part of a live show at the Afrika Shrine in Lagos on July 3, 2018. Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP |
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French President Emmanuel Macron (C) and artist Femi Kuti wave to the crowd during a visit to the Afrika Shrine during a live show in Lagos on July 3, 2018. Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP |
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Beninese singer Angelique Kidjo, Nigerian musician Femi Kuti and Senegalese singer Youssou N’dour perform at the Afrika Shrine in Lagos on July 3, 2018. Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP |
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| French President Emmanuel Macron (L) laughs with Angelique Kidjo (2ndR) and Lagos Governor Akinwunmi Ambode (2ndL) at the Afrika Shrine in Lagos on July 3, 2018. Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP |
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French President Emmanuel Macron (L) laughs with Angelique Kidjo (2ndR) and Lagos Governor Akinwunmi Ambode (2ndL) at the Afrika Shrine in Lagos on July 3, 2018. Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP |
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French President Emmanuel Macron (C) arrives to take part of a live show in the Afrika Shrine in Lagos on July 3, 2018. Ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP
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