Abuja 2027 | Lagos 2028 | Abuja 2029 | Lagos 2030

… and beyond …

1000 Voices & Orchestra is a large-scale, premium music platform developed by Jabez West Africa Ltd under its Social Development and Responsibility mandate. It brings together 1,000 singers and a full orchestra in a technically refined, emotionally powerful, and nationally significant live production.

One Voice

One Stage

One Unforgettable Sound

At its core, 1000 Voices & Orchestra is about unity through disciplined artistic expression. It is engineered to deliver precision, excellence, and impact — aligning large-scale participation with world-class production standards.

The platform integrates:

  • Mass vocal participation at scale

  • Full orchestral collaboration

  • Structured preparation and musical governance

  • Premium live staging and production

  • Long-term educational and scholarship impact

1000 Voices & Orchestra serves four strategic functions

Mass Musical Participation

Creating access for singers from diverse backgrounds to participate in a unified national production.

National Cultural Positioning

Establishing Nigeria as a host of high-calibre, globally relevant cultural experiences.

Music Education & Youth Development

Establishing a bursary and scholarship platform for training, exposure and structured development of artistic growth.

Long-Term Platform Building

Developing a repeatable, scalable model that evolves into a national and continental benchmark.

Value to Nigeria

1000 Voices & Orchestra contributes directly to national priorities in culture, youth development, and international positioning by:

  • Expanding access to music participation at scale

  • Elevating standards of artistic excellence

  • Strengthening cultural identity and expression

  • Creating visible, high-quality national cultural assets

  • Attracting media, institutional, and international attention

  • Positioning Abuja and Lagos as hosts of globally relevant cultural productions

1000 Voices & Orchestra

By Louvaine Roos (Founder & Event Sponsor)

Music has always been part of who I am.

As a singer and pianist, I’ve spent years experiencing the discipline, beauty, and unity that music can create. In 2018 and 2019, I had the opportunity to create productions, on a smaller scale, in South Africa. Those experiences stayed with me — not just because of the performances, but because of what happened to the people involved. Confidence grew. Connections formed. Something bigger than the music itself was created.

 Since arriving in Nigeria, that idea has never left me. I kept seeing the depth of talent, the richness of culture, and the incredible diversity of voices — and at the same time, I felt there was space for something that could bring it all together on one stage, at a scale that truly reflects the country.

 1000 Voices & Orchestra was born out of that vision.

It is a dream to create something lasting. Not just a performance, but a platform. A place where people from different backgrounds, experiences, and musical abilities can come together and create something powerful as ONE.

This project is not about labels or categories. It is about people. It is about shared experience, discipline, and the joy of making music together at a very high level.  But beyond the stage, this is also about the future.

One of the most important parts of this journey for me is building a foundation that supports young and emerging talent. Through bursaries and development opportunities, I want this platform to open doors — especially for those who may not otherwise have access.

The vision is simple, but it is intentional: Abuja 2027, Lagos 2028, Abuja 2029, Lagos 2030 — and beyond.

Each edition will grow, evolve, and reach more people, while staying true to the heart of why it started. Building a lasting legacy. This is something I have dreamed about for a long time. Now, it is time to build it — together.

One Voice. One Stage. One Unforgettable Sound..

Our Team

Zitu Benafa

Musical Director

Nana Gbolahan

Project Director & PMO
Executive Chairman - Legal Counsel

Olorogun (Barr.) Moses George Duku (Gold Hill Attorneys)

Digital & Technology Director

Ekikere Iberedem Usoro