By Our Reporter
It was a night of pristine entertainment on Friday as Ijebu Ode, Ogun State, was treated to unforgettable music, comedy, and fun by Globacom at its ‘An Evening with Glo’ event held to kickstart the 2025 Ojude Oba celebrations.
The event, which ushered in the 20th anniversary of Globacom’s sponsorship of the festival, featured legendary musicians Evangelist Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi and King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM 1). The duo delivered mesmerizing performances that left the packed Conference Hall venue spellbound.
Comedians Gbenga Adeyinka, Bash, and Kiekie added to the excitement with their rib-cracking jokes. The evening was a testament to Globacom’s commitment to promoting Nigerian culture and heritage.
According to Globacom, the event was organized to express gratitude to the Ijebu community for their support over the years. “We brought together great sons and daughters of Ijebuland to celebrate our shared heritage and indulge in the melodious rhythms that resonate deeply throughout Yorubaland,” the company stated.
Globacom praised the performances of Ebenezer Obey and KWAM 1, describing them as ageless icons who have contributed significantly to Nigerian music.
“The ageless icon and Juju music maestro, Chief Commander Ebenezer Obey, has contributed decades of good, sonorous and philosophical songs to our society. His songs are still as fresh and full of inspirational messages as they were yesterday”. Said Globacom.
On KWAM 1, the company disclosed “For decades, King of Fuji, K1 De Ultimate, the Fuji master, has been a great part of the music firmament in Nigeria, with his unique brand of Fuji that has elicited huge interest”.
The event was attended by eminent sons and daughters of ijebuland including the Olori of Oba Awujale, Chief Mrs. Olukemi Adetona, the Coordinator of Ojude Oba Festival Planning Committee, Professor Fassy Yusuff, and member of the committee and Iyalode of Ijebuland, Chief Mrs. Bisi Osibogun amongst others.