(L-R);
Head, Corporate Sales, Globacom, Kamadeen Shonibare , King Sunny Ade
and Marketing Director, Guinness Nigeria Plc, Austin Ufomba at the end
of Glo Evergreen Series KSA edition held in Lagos on Friday.
It was a night of regal performances as Juju maestro, King Sunny Ade (KSA), Koko Master D’banj and Sax Specialist, Yemi Sax thrilled Lagos socialites and other premium guests to a grand 7-star performance at the KSA edition of the Glo Evergreen Series on Friday at Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos in partnership with Guinness Nigeria Plc.
Combining his guitar dexterity with
choreographed dance steps, KSA left every member of the audience
cheering for more. The Glo Evergreen Series created by Globacom every
year aims to treat its premium customers to quality entertainment from
the best of Nigerian music legends and contemporary music stars.
This edition was anchored by comedian Gbenga Adeyinka
who coupled his hosting skills with his more comedic side. The first
act on stage was Yemi Sax and after him came the legend KSA. Taking
his time, the Juju music king taught the guests a few dance steps
before launching fully into his repertoire which had guests nodding.
He started with “Eku Ikale” a
track which formally welcomed guests to the show before running through
his popular numbers. Joined by sexy female dancers, KSA launched into a
thanksgiving song, “Mafowo yin e logo,” in appreciation of God for his colourful career. After that rendition he switched to his next song, “Great to serve the Lord,” with himself and the rest of his ensemble giving a salute, before moving on to “I have a very big God.”
Talented saxophonist, Yemi Sax, picked
up the show from where KSA stopped and he didn’t disappoint as he blew
the saxophone and played soothing, classic oldies to the delight of
guests as they were served dinner.
Even before he appeared, there were different chants of ‘Koko Master,’ ‘Entertainer,’ ‘Banga Lee,’
ushering D’banj in. Ever the showman, D’ banj flowed seamlessly into
his performance with glitz and swagger, and some ‘kokolettes’ in the
hall immediately joined him by swaying to hid groove. From “Olurun maje o” to “Suddenly,” and “Mobolowo won,’ which KSA joined him to perform up stage, he performed several of his hit tracks in quick succession.
When his time was drawing to an end and stage managers were signalling him to exit, D’banj asked for more by performing “Oliver Twist.”
King
Sunny Ade expressing his gratitude to Globacom representative and Head
of Corporate Sales, Kamaldeen Shonibare, Tola Gbadamosi, Group Vice
President of Arik Air, and Austin Ufomba Marketing Director, Guinness
(left) after Globacom presented him with a potrait at Glo Evergreen
series in Lagos
King Sunny Ade got a befitting ovation
from the appreciative crowd as he came back on stage to deliver more
good music. The legend thanked Globacom for the great honour done to him
by featuring him on the Glo Evergreen Series platform.
He commended the Chairman of Globacom, Dr. Mike Adenuga
Jr for the recognition and honour done to him. While answering
questions from journalists after the event, KSA described Globacom as “the greatest supporter of the Nigerian entertainment industry“. He noted that the Glo Evergreen Series will take African music to the greatest height.
In the documentary screened at the event, the Managing Director of Guinness, Seni Adetu
commended King Sunny Ade for his outstanding contributions to the music
industry and remarked that KSA remains an inspiration to millions of
Nigerians. Ade Soyinka also described Sunny Ade as a musical icon worth
celebrating.
“Glo is really Unlimited,” a guest, Lanre Buhari of MH Industries Limited commented. “From
providing quality telecommunication services, they are also world class
when it comes to staging shows. I was here for the Ebenezer Obey
edition of the series, and I really enjoyed myself, but with this, I’m
breathless” he added.
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