[Photo by: James "FLX" Smith]
Kanye West is no stranger to performing for big crowds, and he continued that trend during a large music festival in the North African nation of Morocco.
In the Moroccan capital of Rabat, Kanye rocked at the "Festival Mawazine: Rhythms Of The World" joining other big name headliners such as Shakira, Lionel Richie and Quincy Jones. Performing for up to 100,000 fans at the packed venue, supporters who could not attend the show were treated to a live video and radio stream of the concert.
Somewhat mirroring his much discussed performance at Coachella, Kanye West came out to the stirring ending of the single from the upcoming Watch The Throne album "H.A.M." and proceeded to give fans a thrilling 45 minute show. Kanye ran through a variety of his hits, with the crowd-rocking "All Of The Lights" connecting well with the Moroccan crowd. 'Ye closed out his show with the epic second single off his My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy album "Runaway" capping a show that satisfied the masses both visually and otherwise.
Kanye West joins a host of international superstars at the global arts showcase. Nigerian star Femi Kuti performed previously at a seperate venue much to the delight of fans of afrobeat legend Fela Kuti's eldest son. The aforementioned Shakira will close out the show along with an additional tribute concert taking place on May 29 to honor victims of a terrorist attack that will feature icons Quincy Jones and Lionel Richie. Englishmen Yusuf Islam and Joe Cocker are also a part of the worldwide representation of music and arts.
For more information about Festival Mawazine, please visit: http://www.festivalmawazine.ma/en.html