The Historic Jazz for Peace Concert

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“I want to congratulate Rick and Jazz for Peace on everything they have accomplished to this point, and all the good they are sure to bring about as they continue this concert series.” ~ United States President Barack Obama 

”Your message of peace and unity serves as a welcome and timely reminder to the world that ultimately we are brothers and sisters and we all share a common destiny.” ~ Hon. Raila P. Odinga - Prime Minister - Republic of Kenya, Africa

Year 2022 marked the 20th anniversary of Jazz for Peace concert at the United Nations, which is now a part of history. Jazz for Peace came to Abuja, Nigeria for the first time, for a historic event to honour the peace causes of Ukpeme Akpan Okon, The Values String, The Peace Agenda, The Peace Agenda Summit, Youth Empowerment Through Music, and other good causes.

Jazz for Peace is an American organization with the goal of promoting unity and peace across cultures through the performance of music. The organization was founded by jazz pianist and vocalist Rick DellaRatta.  Rick DellaRatta and Jazz for Peace's historic performance at the United Nations is considered by many to be “One of the most significant cultural events of our time!”  

Sponsors and Partners include Bolude Ibitolu, EddyLiz Nigeria Ltd., Gracehill Insurance Brokers Ltd., Mutual Alliance Mortgage Bank, Crystal Plates Restaurant, AL-HAQ Pharmacy and Stores, iRock Films, Quaverlove Studio, Caribbean Celebrities Radio (CCR), BUSH House Nigeria, STIR Foundation, Mediators & Advocates of Peace (LAMPAIX), Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria — Washington D.C., Blue Rose Media, Project 142, Prodigal Sun Radio (PSR), Nigerian Breweries Plc, Jevinik Restaurant, Abuja Jazz Club, Nigerian Breweries Plc., Rotary International District 7620, Rotary Club of Abuja, Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja Branch (Unity Bar), Mediation, Peace and Vocational Training Initiative (MPVTI), Downtown Events, and Universal Peace Federation (UPF), Nigeria Chapter.

Rick DellaRatta, UkpEmem, and other performers performed a Live Concert and Worldwide Cybercast Event at the prestigious Nigerian National Merit Award House (Merit House) Auditorium, Plot 22, J.T. Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria on July 9, 2022.

Together, we can promote peace, through music! 



 

Rick DellaRatta, UkpEmem, and other performers performed a Live Concert and Worldwide Cybercast Event at the prestigious Nigerian National Merit Award House (Merit House) Auditorium, Plot 22, J.T. Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria on July 9, 2022.

It was history!

Together, we can foster a more peaceful world! 

“I want to congratulate Rick and Jazz for Peace on everything they have accomplished to this point, and all the good they are sure to bring about as they continue this concert series.” ~ United States President Barack Obama 

”Your message of peace and unity serves as a welcome and timely reminder to the world that ultimately we are brothers and sisters and we all share a common destiny.” ~ Hon. Raila P. Odinga - Prime Minister - Republic of Kenya, Africa

"Rick DellaRatta's advocacy, as seen in other videos extends the essence of goodwill, and leaving a legacy of good works by planting the seed of one, which yields roots of many."

Ukpeme Akpan Okon

Ambassador for Peace

"The experience of listening to the best jazz tunes with so much fun and networking, is Beautiful! 

Abuja awaits this experience!"

Mirabel Edozie

"This is absolutely one of the highest levels of professional jazz music for mature and experienced listeners.

It's amazing how those few could put together such awesome music.

You would almost believe an orchestra was behind all that if you weren't watching."

Patrick Eteng

"Let's keep preaching the gospel of peace, this is all we need in Nigeria.  We look forward to receiving the artist."

Chika Uzoewulu

Special thanks to Sponsors and Partners of the forthcoming historic Jazz for Peace Abuja Concert:

• Bolude Ibitolu (an Ambassador for Peace)
• EddyLiz Nigeria Ltd.
• Gracehill Insurance Brokers Ltd.
• Mutual Alliance Mortgage Bank
• Crystal Plates Restaurant
• AL-HAQ Pharmacy and Stores
• iRock Films
• Quaverlove Studio
• Caribbean Celebrities Radio (CCR)
• BUSH House Nigeria
• STIR Foundation
• Blue House Media
• Mediators & Advocates of Peace (LAMPAIX)
• Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria — Washington D.C.
• Project 142
• Prodigal Sun Radio (PSR)
• Nigerian Breweries Plc
• Jevinik Restaurant
• Abuja Jazz Club
• Nigerian Breweries Plc.
• Rotary International District 7620
• Rotary Club of Abuja
• Nigerian Bar Association, Abuja Branch (Unity Bar)
• Mediation, Peace and Vocational Training Initiative (MPVTI)
•  Downtown Events
• Universal Peace Federation (UPF), Nigeria Chapter

What are your intentions for peace? What are your actions for peace?

What is your Peace Agenda?

Let each individual identify solutions to the numerous problems that plague society, by noting "What I can do."

We will be amazed at the successes that will result from our resolutions. 

The Peace Agenda prompts everyone to do something for peace. Here is my Peace Agenda:

“I will be a voice of peace, I will be an action of peace.”

“Together, we can foster a more peaceful, non-violent world.” — Ukpeme Akpan Okon

Collation of The Peace Agenda of everyone across the world is ongoing. Kindly send your peace agenda.

Peace is possible. It begins with us!