(DDM) – Thousands of Delta residents filled Asaba on August 30, 2025, for the much-anticipated Delta Peace Concert led by music star Harrysong.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that the event was staged as a cultural response to lingering tensions and conflicts across Delta State.
The concert carried a deeper mission beyond entertainment, serving as a platform for reconciliation and community healing.
Harrysong, who doubles as Senior Special Assistant on Entertainment to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, described the show as a “peace mission.”
He said music remains a universal language capable of bridging divides and restoring broken trust among communities.
Governor Oborevwori, represented by senior aides, stressed that peace is the bedrock of security, development, and prosperity in the state.
He urged youths to shun violence and embrace dialogue as a pathway to resolving disputes.
The concert was supported by institutions including Tantita Security Services and the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC).
Organizers said the collaboration reflected a unified commitment to peace-building across governmental and non-governmental levels.
For several hours, the stage became a pulpit of harmony where music, comedy, and dance carried the same message.
The refrain was clear: war divides communities, but peace unites them.
Harrysong performed alongside a host of artists who used their voices to amplify calls for tolerance.
Comedians added humor to the proceedings, using laughter as a tool to ease tension and promote healing.
Audience members described the atmosphere as historic, with strangers embracing as songs of unity filled the night air.
Analysts note that the concert arrived at a sensitive time when reports of communal clashes and political rivalries have heightened.
Delta State has long grappled with oil-related disputes, boundary conflicts, and youth restiveness tied to resource control.
Observers believe cultural interventions like the peace concert can complement security efforts by addressing emotional and psychological dimensions of conflict.
Harrysong emphasized that reconciliation must begin at the grassroots, with communities choosing peace over division.
He urged artists and influencers to use their platforms not only for entertainment but also for social transformation.
Supporters of the initiative said peace concerts should become a recurring tradition across Nigeria’s conflict-prone regions.
They stressed that only through unity can Delta harness its vast human and natural resources for sustainable growth.
The Delta Peace Concert ended with a symbolic message: the louder the music of peace, the weaker the drums of war.
