Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi turns 70 on October 25th. As part of the 9-day program for the celebration, KAKAKIOODUA reports a special evening of classical and contemporary musical orchestra concert in tribute to the iconic Ijesa man, whose life has been defined by purpose, service, and unity, hosted by the Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi’s 70th birthday celebration's organizing committee and coordinated by Chief Mrs Yemisi Falope, produced and directed by Prince Abiodun Lufadeju, the composer of Ijesa anthem as the star performer.
It turned out to be an unforgettable evening of musical celebration! The AfroClassic, Highlife Concert by the Orchestra lit up the hall at Herringan Hotel, Imo, Ilesa. It was more than just a concert. It was a cultural masterpiece where classical grandeur from the west met with vibrant African heritage in a seamless blend of orchestral sophistication and indigenous rhythms interwoven with powerful African melodies.
The orchestra performed breathtaking renditions of classic, modern, and contemporary Christian hymns, and their gospel-centered lyrics —but with a twist, also an arrangements by the Star Performer Prince Abiodun Lufadeju an indigenous composer that featured Highlife rhythm, Nigerian percussion, traditional folk songs and praise-storytelling tributes.
There was also time for short tributes in the celebration of Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi by The Rt. Rev. Timothy O. Olatunji, Methodist Bishop Diocese of Ijesa North, Oba Sunday Ishola Ibironke, Awaraja of Iwaraja, representative of The Cathedral Church, Holy Trinity, Omofe, Ilesa who described the celebrant as a paragon of many unparalleled, unbeatable and unrivalled distinct virtues of LOVE, Peace, Unity, Harmony and progress. He is a pragmatic, charismatic, dynamic and an inimitable leader, a great mobilizer, a great icon, a go-getter, a goal scorer, an intellectual colossus, an unparalleled and a matchless philanthropist par excellence with unstained integrity. His generosity and that of his darling wife Yeye Asiwaju Dr. Mrs. Bisi Fasuyi has no bounds.
Representative of The Cathedral Church, Holy Trinity, Omofe,
Association of Retired School Principals in Ijesaland also presented the celebrant with gift.
Celebrant's Response: Asiwaju Olayinka Fasuyi while delivering his brief remarks referred to the purpose of music at worshipping God heartily and taking its therapeutic advantage to achieve goals like reducing stress, improving mood, improving quality of life and expressing one's self.
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Dignitaries present at event included, High Chief Saka Fapohunda, Ogboni of Ilesa, Oba Omokehinde Oyebade, Ogboni of Ipole-Ijesa, Oba Festus Awogboro, Alademure of Ibokun Oba Dr. Adewale Ojarotade Alaa of Ilaa-Ijesa, Oba Ibironke, Awaraja of Iwaraja, High Chief Akinwande Akinola Sawe of Ilesa, Yeyerise Hannah Bolanle Ojo and the Yeyesogba, Engr. Oluremi Omowaiye and his dad, Sir Olu Olamiti, Hon. Shola Osunkeye, Chief Mrs Yemisi Iyanda, Bobagunwa Olu Oyeyemi, Dr. & Mrs Adigun Adewoye and the celebrant's family members.
Others are,The Rt. Rev. Timothy O. Olatunji, Methodist Bishop Diocese of Ijesa North, Very Rev Iyiola Fadugba, Very Rev. Olupemi, Methodist church Ijebu-jesa, Rev Reuben Lalong and Ven Babatunji S.Ojo.
The Ijesa Community Development Assembly ICDA team, Ijesa Youth Forum, Egbe Atunluse. Just to mention but a few.
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Coverage Script ✍️ Camera 📸 Credit: Oladimeji Lasore, +2347035105413, [email protected])
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