With the level of reputation and media buildup that proclaimed King Sunny Ade's 70th birthday show named Sunday on Sunday, clearly carefree Lagosians were in for an energizing minute. What's more, to guarantee the show sufficiently increased energy, Temple Management, makers of the show, had arrangement of exercises to whet craving before the principle appear.
Similarly of course, the city of Lagos was for all intents and purposes close down on Sunday, as showbiz identities, superstars, CEOs, commanders of businesses, loved ones of the juju maestro raged the Federal Palace Hotel and Casino for an exceptional show to pay tribute to a man, who has spent a superior piece of his life advancing Nigeria's way of life through music.
Despite the fact that KSA's 70th birthday festivity began months back in the United States amid his late music visit, the Sunday on Sunday gig was only a flawless approach to wrap the yearlong festival. What's more, to stage such a quality show, which has clearly increased present expectations in the business, Temple Management merits a way on the back.
Beside showbiz identities (both old and youthful), who were on ground to pay tribute to a man that has contributed gigantically to the development and advancement of the business, the show likewise played host to recognized visitors, for example, Africa's wealthiest man Aliko Dangote, extremely rich person Femi Otedola, previous legislative leader of Lagos and current Minister of Works, Power and Housing Babatunde Fashola, Abia State representative Okezie Ikpeazu, his partner from Ogun State, Ibikunle Amosu and a large group of different dignitaries.
Tied down by Funke Akindele, Tee A, Lolo of Wazobia, new era artists, for example, Niniola, Terry Apala, Omawumi and Darey set the tone for the night with glimmering exhibitions, before paying the route for Elegant Stallion, Onyeka Onwenu to pay tribute to one of her peers.
In spite of the fact that Onwenu prevailing with regards to bringing visitors through a world of fond memories with her vintage tunes, everybody anticipated Wait for me, the 1989 great including KSA and Onwenu. Instantly the band changed to the track and Onwenu's ever-enduring voice came ringing from the woofers, KSA, who couldn't keep down energy, snatched an amplifier and joined her dramatic; it was, for example, significant scene.
The group of onlookers thundered in energy, as Congolese symbol Awilo Longomba made that big appearance to perform. Once more, KSA went along with him in front of an audience in appreciation. Yet, especially, Afro juju artist Sir Shina Peters got many moving; KSA likewise went along with him in front of an audience.
After arrangement of execution, the celebrant assumed responsibility of the phase with his band and performed for 60 minutes, 20 minutes constant. It was cheers the distance, as the ace guitarists belted out tracks from his rich collection. Despite the fact that 70, KSA is still as vigorous as ever in front of an audience; his move moves are still in place.
In the mean time, the highpoint of the night was selling of KSA's vintage Fender Telecaster guitar, created in 1950; the guitar was sold for an astounding N52.1million. It was a furiously challenged offering process directed by United Auction House's Dr. Jogun Onabanjo, Certified Auctioneer and Chairman of The Certified Institute of Auctioneers, Lagos.
The offer for the guitar opened at N9million and it soon got to be distinctly one of the absolute most estimated resources in the recently developed corridor as gatherers' outbid each other. In the crowd were the absolute most noticeable Nigerians today, for example, Aliko Dangote, CEO, Dangote Group, Femi Otedola, CEO, Forte Oil, Adewumni Ogunsanya, Chairman of DSTV Nigeria and Herbert Wigwe, CEO, Access Bank Nigeria and others.
In under five minutes, the guitar sell off had officially crossed the N20million check and before the end of the 15 minutes designated time for the work out, a mysterious gatherer gobbled up the thing for an incredible N52.1million.
Delivered in 1950, the fine strings of the Telecaster have been touched by the fingers of the music legend on a few phases crosswise over various mainlands. It got the aesthetic mark touch of big name Nigerian visual craftsman, Victor Ehikhamenor who scratched his perfect paintings on the notable bit of music.
In the mean time, the Temple Management Company has elucidated that its director, Mr Tunde Folawiyo did not take an interest in the offer in opposition to boundless reports that he acquired it.
Talking on his work of art, a blissful Ehikhamenor said, "My main objective is to put Nigerian workmanship in the front line of chiefs, industry pioneers and whatever number Nigerian subjects as could be expected under the circumstances."
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