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Jimi Solanke: Day The Grandmaster Received Thunderous Ovation At Home

For Pa Jimi Solanke, music flows in his vein. The dexterity with which he practices the highlife genre is unequal. The master story teller demonstrated the superlative performance when he sang for Governor Dapo Abiodun during the state banquet to commemorate his 80th birthday.

The octogenarian was a delight to watch as he wriggled his body like a Chinese gymnast to the lyrics of his own music. The grandmaster show his proficiency in the art; ‘tantalising’ his audience at the banquet hall of June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta.

Pa Solanke, even at 80, was not in a haste to quit the stage. From ‘Osupa’, a melodius tune to ‘Boo ba o pa’, a metaphor of how complex the world will live in is. It was a fond memories as the audience joined to sing the chorus.

The Grandmaster, Pa Solanke entering the venue in grand style

It was a Saturday to remember with all who’s who in the society in attendance.

From the Mainframe Boss, Tunde Kilani, to Aare Lekan Alabi, Laolu Akins, Ladi Ayodeji and National Vice Chairman, Southwest, Social Democratic Party, SDP, Mr. Alani Silas, amongst others, it was a day that brought together the high and mighty.

From Ogun state, the Deputy Governor, Noimot Salako, represented Governor Abiodun with a powerful delegation, which included members of the House of Assembly, Commissioners, Special Advisers and other government functionaries.

Also, the traditional ruler of Pa Solanke’s Ipara Remo, HRM Oba Taiwo Taiwo, was in attendance to felicitate with the son of the soil and the living legend.

The Evergreen Promotion led by its Chief Executive Officer, Bimbo Esho, who orgainsed the event ensured that it was fun-filled. The founder of Evergreen Promotion, Yemi Esho and his beautiful wife were equally there.

The compere, Yemi Sodimu, also joined in the beautiful rendition of highlife music and did a yeoman’s job playing the dual roles to relive his fond memories of the entertainment industry.

(Newsnowonline)

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