Whilst I do not want to take this to mean a judgement call on the quality of our Nigerian Music, but the apparent absence of not even one of our numerous Nigerian musicians (both the good and the terrible) is quite disturbing to say just a little. I tuned the TV to watch the concert and just met about the end of the ceremony and could not believe I was watching Alicia Keys performing. I then searched for a list of performers and to my surprise, not one Nigerian musician was mentioned.

I then thought to myself, isn't this an opportunity for Africa to showcase our own talent, instead it was almost an all-American musicians (pls no one should tell me they are African-Americans as nothing like that exists) show. Just a blend of some African musicians - thank God Angelique Kidjo made the list and a few others.

Will I say I am disappointed with S/Africa for failing to use this opportunity to get our (All-Africa) local talents on the world stage or should I be disappointed with our musicians? No, certainly not with Asa and P-Square. Anyway let me hope that the main opening ceremony will prove me wrong.