Saturday, October 16, 2010

Akunyili, Obey endorse performance with KSA

Akunyili.

The much awaited joint performance by juju kings, Ebenezer Obey and King Sunny Ade, has got a big fan in the Minister for Information and Communications, Prof. Dora Akunyili.

Apart from having agreed to be the special guest of honour at the show tagged One Band Stand Nite, holding in Lagos this October, she has also pledged Federal Government‘s support.

In a letter of acceptance of her invitation to the show, Akunyili acknowledged the contributions that the two legendary artistes have made to the development of the music in Nigeria. She also lauded the management of GrandFaaji Entertainment, organisers of the show.

Meanwhile, in what put all speculations about Obey‘s readiness for the show to rest, the musician, who is also now an evangelist, openly identified with the performance on Sunday. He did this at Festival Fifty highlife concert held in Lagos, where he joined other stars to perform. While on stage, he canvassed attendance for One Band Stand, saying that he and KSA were ready for the show.
Source: http://www.punchng.com/Articl.aspx?theartic=Art201010175335032

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