Nigerian rising musical sensation and female percussionist, Anu, The lady Ekwe, has started the year on a high note. She was in Konya, Turkey, for a world performance last weekend.

The act is one of the only Nigerian musical artistes invited by the government of Turkey to showcase her talent at a global event being hosted by the country.

The event, the first ever Africa – Turkey Economic and Cultural Amalgamation, an activation of Motherland Beckons, which started in Konya, Turkey, since January 13 climaxed last weekend.

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Among others, in attendance were top African diplomats, African heads of states and prime ministers as well as governors and mayors of major cities and states on the continent while a delegation led by the Turkish government was also in attendance.

The event focussed on exploring the business aspects of tourism, culture and entertainment between Africa countries and Turkey under the auspices of Motherland Beckons headed by Otunba Wanle Akinboboye in partnership with MUSAID, which comprise 11, 000 members and 50, 000 companies spread across 175 countries and is one of the biggest business umbrella body in the world.

It was against this setting that Anu entertained guests with her scintillating performances alongside a mix of artistes from Africa and Turkey.