Orlando Julius Celebrates 50 Years On Stage
Major telecommunication providers in Nigeria are now discussing with the organisers of the 50 years on stage of one of the country’s music legends, Orlando Julius a.k.a. OJ, next month.
The ace saxophonist’s manager, Olusola Adebowale, in a release, said many corporate organisations have shown interest to participate through sponsorship in the celebration of the czar of Afro-highlife music, who has used his music as tool for the development of the country.
Corporate bodies including Sifax, he disclosed, have shown interest in the project as well as a top telecommunications company in Nigeria, to make sure the celebration records huge success.
The event, which is expected to be held in Lagos, Ibadan, Osogbo, Abuja, Ghana and the United Kingdom, promises to be fun-filled with long lasting memories.
Adebowale noted that it will be a welcome development if federal and state governments could also participate fully in the celebration of Orlando Julius, who has used his talent to uplift the image of the country for so long.
His words: “OJ has paid his dues in the Nigerian entertainment industry, having spent three-quarters of his life to positively mould the minds of the people of the world through his music by preaching love, peace and unity among all creations.â€
Observers of the Nigerian entertainment scene are, however, of the view that Orlando Julius deserves a national award and full support of federal and state governments as well as corporate bodies to make the celebration of his 50 years on stage a huge success.
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