Greater Lagos Extravaganza: Photos From Day 3 In Ikorodu
Category: Arts & Entertainment
Ikorodu Alive Again As ‘Greater Lagos Extravaganza’ Begins
Kunle Adelabu After several weeks of intense speculation, the annual State government sponsored musical and entertainment performances, known as One Lagos Fiesta (OLF) under the last administration, has finally kicked off in Ikorodu and five other centres across Lagos State on Christmas day, Wednesday, December 25, 2019, amidst wild jubilation. This year’s event, which is tagged, ‘Greater Lagos Extravaganza’, is scheduled to host 35 concerts across five venues from Christmas day to December 31 to usher in year 2020 in grandstyle. The Ikorodu Town hall venue of the event came…
Read MoreOne Lagos Fiesta: To Be Or Not To Be?
Kunle Adelabu -Ikorodu residents express mixed reactions If there is any government policy or programme that has enjoyed the overwhelming support of Lagosians, especially those at the grassroots, it is the One Lagos Fiesta (OLF), going by the level of the acceptance and massive supports it has generated across the State. The 8-day yuletide carnival was designed to engage and entertain Lagosians, both young and old people, in a bid to usher them into a new year in grand style. The fun-filled event is one of the few achievements of…
Read MoreFormer Igbogbo/Bayeku LCDA Executive Secretary Gives Out Daughter In Marriage
Kunle Adelabu It was yet another joyous celebration for Mr Taiwo Orenuga, the former Executive Secretary of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area (LCDA), and her beautiful wife on Saturday, December 8, 2019, as they gave out another daughter out in marriage. The tripartite event, which featured Engagement ceremony, Hole Solemnization and Reception, took place on the same day and recorded impressive attendance as family members, guests, friends and well-wishers of the lucky couple turned out enmasse to honor them. The memorable event took off with the Engagement ceremony between the…
Read More‘Dpee Tha Dragon’ Releases Song For His Home Town
Kunle Adelabu Young Ewulogbo Dolapo, an Igbogbo-born rap act popularly known and called ‘Dphee Tha Dragon’ by friends and fans, has released his single, ‘Igbogbo Eyo’ which has been making waves. The undergraduate student of the Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), Ikorodu campus, officially presented the hit single during the the just concluded 2019 Igbogbo Day celebration. The upcoming rap act won the best rap act 2018/19 on LASPOTECH campus where he has been performing the tracks in the new song recently released on CD and others for the enjoyment of…
Read MoreRoyal, Spiritual Fathers, Others Unveil ‘Ore Ofe’ Album
Kunle Adelabu His Royal Majesty, Oba Olusegun Benson, the Olojodu of Ojodu, and Rt. Revd. S.O. Osundina, Bishop Diocese of Ikorodu Methodist Church of Nigeria, led other dignitaries to the launch of a musical album, ‘Ore Ofe’, released by gospel and Juju singer, Prince Adewale Idowu-Shode, and his group, Ola-Adewale & His Crown Band. The well-attended event was held at the Oriwu Club House along Ikorodu-Shagamu Road, Ikorodu, on Sunday, November 17, 2019. Multi-instrumentalist and singer, Prince Adewale, who is a well-known musician in Ikorodu Division for his gospel and…
Read MoreYoung Ayomide Agoro Emerges 2019 Miss Adeboruwa
Kunle Adelabu It was a day of honour for 18-year-old Miss Ayomide Mariam Agoro, a makeup artist, at the Youth Gala Night/Miss Adeboruwa Beauty Pageant when the traditional ruler of Igbogbo Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba Semiudeen Kasali, Council Chairman of Igbogbo/Bayeku Local Council Development Area, Comrade Sesan Mayokun Daini and entire Igbogbo community gave her a rousing ovation as she was crowned Miss Adeboruwa for 2019. The memorable event, which was held at the Mikson Onas Event Hall, Igbogbo, was part of the activities marking the 2019 Igbogbo Day…
Read More2019 Igbogbo Day Celebration : Planning Committee Rolls Out Programmes, Solicits Supports
Kunle Adelabu – Celebration begins with traditional prayers The Planning Committee of the 31st Igbogbo Day Celebration has called for supports from residents towards a successful celebration while rolling out prgramme of activities for the 2019 edition of the weeklong celebration on Friday, November 22, 2019. At the press conference held at the Adeboruwa pavilion, Mr Gbenga Faniyi, Chairman of the planning committee, also assured residents of getting values for their supports during the celebration. While seeking for support from sons and daughters of Igbogbo, both home and in diasporas,…
Read MoreMy Foundation Will Seek To Help The Needy – Former Miss Ikorodu
Few minutes after she handed over the Miss Ikorodu crown to the reigning queen on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, the immediate past Ikorodu beauty ambassador, Miss Boluwatiwi Islamiyat Olorunbe, spoke with THE IMPACT crew led by its Reporter-in-Chief and Publisher, Kunle Adelabu. She bore her minds on her activities in the last one year of her reign, contest that threw up her successor and her pet project. Excerpts: IMPACT: Good evening ma Former Miss Ikorodu: Good evening IMPACT: For the purpose of this interview, kindly introduce yourself. Former Miss Ikorodu:…
Read MorePhoto News: Hypeman Lucky Thrills Fans At Ikorodu Oga Carnival
After the superlative performance of Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Pasuma on Thursday, it was the turn of Onukelobi Lucky an energetic artiste with the stage name, Hypeman Luckey on Friday to thrilled crowd of fun-seekers that attended the Ikorodu-Oga carnival night. Crowd of guests, visitors and lkorodu residents has been experiencing fun-filled evenings since the beginning of the 2019 edition of the Ikorodu-Oga Carnival since last Saturday at the open-field of the Ikorodu Town hall. The hiphop music act who stepped on stage around 7pm did not stopped entertaining the crowd…
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