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…2face, Faze, Sound Sultan, Koffi, Ras Kimono, King Wadada entertain fans

IT was fun, glitz, razzmatazz and class as Nigeria’s entertainment’s finest came out in their best to witness the first event of the highly publicized COSON Week. COSON in the Church which held Sunday May 19 at the Household of God Church was as exciting and fun-filled as promised. Pastor Chris Okotie did not disappoint as he dazzled the audience with some gospel tunes after reading from the scriptures.

It was a gathering of men of God as many of them lent their praying voices and supplications for Nigeria and COSON. Those present included the President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, Pastor Felix Omobude, Pastor Itua Ighodalo, Bishop John Osa Oni, Rev. J.B Odofin, Bishop Adekolu and his wife, Bishop Kayode Williams, Bishop Akinola, Rev. Folarin Obey-Fabiyi, Deaconess Olu Alonge And Pastor Nureni Alabi. On hand to thrill guests at the event were Panam Percy Paul, Asu Ekiye, Bright Chimezie, Princess Anne Iyang, Dizzy K. Falola, BOUQUI, Segun Obe and the wonder whiz kid on the saxophone, TJ Sax.

Celebrated personalities that graced the occasion were Evangelist Dr. Ebenezer Obey Fabiyi, Erelu Keji Okunowo, Odion Iroje, Chris Ajilo, Mr. Cool, and Kenny Saint Best. Other were Oge Okoye Duru, Queen Ure, Emma Ogosi, Laolu Akins, Blackky, Sunny Neji, Ara, Zakky Adze, Sheyi Shey, Obiwon, Dr. Ben, Ofueze, Soul E, Dude Tetsola, among many others.

In his welcome address, COSON Chairman, Chief Tony Okoroji, took the guests through events that culminated in the memorable evening. He expressed his appreciation for the unprecedented attendance of several top bishops and pastors, just as he promised making the rest of the week a glorious one for Nigerians who will witness the seven mega events.

Meanwhile, Tuesday witnessed a huge party in Lagos as musicians offered their fans an unprecedented free ‘COSON In the Streets’ party. Expectedly, Lagosians were treated to a rare sight of some of their favorite celebrities that turned out en masse to give back to the society.

The storm began at Apple Junction in the Festac/ Amuwo area, through Festac Estate to Mile 2, Agboju - Alakija, before the train arrived the Trade Fair Complex about 11 am where a 30-minute party brought life to the otherwise quiet arena.

According to Chibueze Okereke of COSON, “After cleaning exercises that had people in the area making the best use of the opportunity to take pictures and mingle with their favorite celebrities, the fun train moved to other areas. Ace celebrities like Tuface, Faze, Sound Sultan, popular comedian, Koffi, Ras Kimono, King Wadada and many others were on ground to add fun to the delight of the people in the area.”

He said, “The event climaxed when Chief Okoroji and the Rubber Dubmaster were seen driving garbage truck at different times; while Faze and Sound Sultan, clad in LAWMA jumpsuit, were also seen cleaning the area. Residents of Agboju, 1st Gate, Maza Maza, Mile 2, Alaba, Alafia, Coker and Orile who wanted to experience the once-in-a-life- time opportunity of seeing and feeling the galaxy of stars were on the streets waving and singing along. The train later turned at the National Theatre and headed to Costain and Alaka to the National Stadium where another several minutes of festivities locked down the area.”

While some celebrities visited the Hospice in Surulere to show love and support  for the physically challenged and abandoned children, Ras Kimono, Kenny Saint Best were seen controlling traffic in front of the National Stadium.

Thereafter, they moved on through Barracks, Ojuelegba, flanking right subsequently into Ikorodu Road. Music Fans around Jibowu, Fadeyi, Onipanu, Palmgrove, Obanikoro, Anthony and Idiroko stood along the ever-busy Ikorodu Road waving to the fun train.

The party then moved to Maryland, where a serious throwdown around the Mr Biggs Arena thrilled anxious guests with superlative performances from some of the stars. It was indeed a day Lagosians will never forget.

For Chinedu Chukwuji, General Manger/CEO, COSON, the evening was a testament of what is to come. His words: “Like I have said before we have painstakingly worked vigorously to ensure that we keep to our promise in every way. We have said that the seven events are going to be rich in content and you have witnessed it yourselves. But this is just a tip of the iceberg.”

The event continued on Monday with the COSON Lecture at the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos.

Nigerians were later treated to an evening of grace and panache as the COSON Green Ball took the Muson Centre by storm on Wednesday, May 22. The next day withnessed the finals of the COSON Table Tennis Blowout where celebrities form different fields slugged it out for the ultimate prize of N1million and the giant trophy. Muslims faithful continued with the prayers and supplications for the nation on Friday, before the Mother of all the shows, the COSON Song Awards locks down Lagos today. It will be hosted by Mr. Frank Edoho, celebrated presenter of popular TV quiz programme, Who wants to be a Millionaire, at the New Ball Room of Lagos Oriental Hotel in Victoria Island on Saturday, May 25.

Expected on stage for the explosive event are artistes across all ages and music genres. They include 2face Idibia, Banky W, Sir Victor Uwaifo, Iyanya, Flavour, Illbliss, Adewale Ayuba, Sheyi Shay etc.