Radisson Blu Ikeja in Lagos was abuzz with energy and excitement as MMT for Social Change hosted its highly anticipated event, “Music for Social Change,” on Thursday. The highlight of the day was the unveiling of the Artist MMT, and the keynote address delivered by the esteemed Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN), who commended the event’s organiser, the budding but influential musician Masked Mykatee (MMT), for his unwavering dedication to using music as a tool for social transformation. Mr. Falana’s keynote address was a powerful and inspiring call to action.
He began by praising Masked Mykatee for his innovative approach to addressing Nigeria’s social challenges through music. “MMT has shown us that music is not just an art form but a powerful medium that can inspire, unite, and mobilize people towards positive change,” Falana stated. Falana delved into the historical and contemporary significance of music as a catalyst for social reform, resistance to authoritarian governments, injustice, and transformation for national building and economic development.
He referenced his experiences as a lawyer to the legendary Afrobeat King, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and the struggle for so- cial change and transformation of the Nigerian society and Africa in particular, and the world in general. He spoke about the significance of the music for transformation by legends such as Bob Marley, Sonny Okosun, Peter Tosh and many others.