Basketmouth, MI, Others Rock Uyo

For residents of Uyo and Asaba, the capital cities of Akwa Ibom and Delta states respectively, there could not have been any better way to celebrate the Easter holidays than the unique Glo brand experience. The national operator Globacom ensured it was a memorable celebration for the people as it held its music and comedy show, Glo Laffta Fest, in the two cities.

The Uyo show was held on Easter Monday at the Amazing Grace Event Centre, Ibom Imo area of the town, and paraded the best hands in the nation’s entertainment industry. It was anchored by ace comedian, Basketmouth and featured other stars such as Bovi, I Go Dye, 2Cantalk, Osama, Buchi, “If you see me Ego” crooner, Djinee, MI and a guest appearance by DAm The Humorous.

The Uyo event was the third in the series of the show, organised by Globacom to bring fun and entertainment to its millions of subscribers across the states of the federation, during the Easter festivity, as similar events had taken place in Asaba on Good Friday and Oshogbo on Saturday 7 April.

At the Asaba show which was held at the expansive hall of the Orchid Hotel & Suites, located at the Government Reservation Area of the city, residents of the state capital and the neighbouring towns trooped out in thousands to enjoy the Easter holiday in a very special way. Also anchored by the ever versatile Basketmouth, the show brought out the creativity, ingenuity and resourcefulness in the array of Nigerian artists who were on hand to entertain the people free of charge. Comedians, from the 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, which had in attendance the ace actor and Delta State Commissioner for Arts, Culture and Tourism, Richard Mofe-Damijo, a memorable night.

Those who attended both shows were also given the opportunity to showcase their talents in the singing and dancing competitions that attracted fantastic prizes, just as the best swag attendee was also rewarded.

Expressing delight after winning the dancing competition at the Asaba edition, Chinyere Ezerigwe, said that the 2012 Easter festivity “is the best I have ever celebrated because Globacom has decided to make it fun and enjoyable by giving us this great treat at this season and am happy.”