Glo thrills Nigerians with 4 big Easter shows
By The Sun Publishig
Wednesday April 11 , 2012
Globacom telecommunication last weekend gave its subscribers an Easter ppackage, as it serenaded them to four entertainment shows in accross the country. The telecoms company staged a special edition of its flagship festival of comedy and music tagged, ‘Laftafest’ in Asaba, Delta State; Osogbo, Osun State and Uyo in Akwa Ibom State, while it sponsored ‘Laffmatazz,’ a comedy fiesta hosted by ace comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka for Ibadan residents.
Aaudiences at the four shows were unanimous in their rating as the best Easter gifts any corporate organization gave its customers.
Crowds thronged the four centers on Good Friday. Residents of Asaba in Delta State filled the main auditorium of Orchid Hotel Suites, located at the Government Reservation Area (GRA) to capacity, as they trooped out in their thousands to catch fun and enjoy the Easter festivities.
Anchored by Basketmouth, the show brought out the creativity, ingenuity and resourcefulness of the array of artists, who entertained the people free of charge.
Comedians, ranging from weird Akpororo, to Bovi, Buchi and I Go Dye, collaborated with musicians such as Uncle O, Djinee, Whizz Boy and MI, to make the event witnessed by dignitaries, including ace actor and Delta State Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism, Richard Mofe-Damijo, a memorable night.
Residents of Uyo and the adjourning towns and villages, catch fun at the Glo ‘Laffta Fest’ Easter special edition held on Easter Monday at the Amazing Grace Event Center, Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State capital.
The show which paraded some of the best stars in the entertainment industry was anchored by Basketmouth and featured other stars such as Bovi, I Go Dye, 2 Cantalk, Dan the Humorous, Osama and Buchi. “If you see me Ego” crooner, Djinee and MI was incredible.
A new innovation was introduced to the show when, aside the usual singing and dancing competitions, members of the audience who considered themselves big in stature were asked to come up stage and compete for the “ Orobo” dance competition. A civil servant, Miss Atim Uko, won the contest.
Dignitaries at the show include Mrs. Regina Udomitia Bassey, Director of Tourism, Akwa Ibom State Ministry of Culture and Tourism, a former member of the House of Assembly, Mr. Kennedy Ekong and his wife, the consultant to Ibom Plaza, Mr. Pius Umuren, among others.
Osogbo, the Osun State capital on Saturday caught the excitement as thousands gathered to catch fun at the Easter special Edition of Laftafest.
Gbenga Adeyinka anchored the Osogbo show with artistes like Eedris Abdulkareem, Sound Sultan, and several comedians including Lepacious Bose, Omo Baba and Osama thrilling the crowd.
Capturing the essence of the show in his opening remarks, Globacom Divisional Director for South-South, Mr. Charles Odiase, said the event was a way of showing appreciation to the Globacom subscribers for their continued patronage, loyalty and commitment to the Glo network.
Odiase, while reiterating the commitment of the company to the empowerment of the Nigerians said Akwa Ibom is important to the Glo business and assured the people that Glo would not relent in their efforts at delighting the people of the state in particular and Nigerians in general.
The Divisional Director, West 11, Mr. Dimeji Amao, also in his remarks talked about Globacom’s G Bam product and encouraged students in the state to hook unto G Bam to avail themselves of the benefits which the product presents. According to him, 250 students across the institutions in the country could win $5,000 scholarship each once they migrate to G Bam every quarter.
At the Laffmatazz show in Ibadan, Gbenga Adeyinka and Friends including Ali Baba, Omo Baba, Lepacious Bose, Laff Up and others were on hand to crack ribs, while Kenny St Best, Terry G, Eedris Abdulkareem, Lord of Ajasa, Skuki, Capital FEMI, and 9ice rendered songs to the people.
While the artists gave a good account of themselves, participants were equally given the opportunity to showcase their talents in the singing and dancing competitions that attracted prizes, just as the attendee with the best swag was also rewarded.
