•Oba OYEWOLE OYEDIRAN, OLUEYE II OF YAKOYO Land Dazzles @ The Event
•How Barr. OPEYEMI AGBAJE Hosted Event
2020 might have come with a lot of challenges but it is gradually winding down with something to cheer. That was the definition of the performance put up by the Great Remo Chorale as it held its 2020 Christmas Carol and community hymn singing at the Methodist Church, Ijoku Sagamu, Ogun state.
The event came up at the time when many where downcast but the inspirational songs and hymns and the performances put up by the Great Remo Chorale lifted the soul of everyone in attendance. City People’s DAMILARE SALAMI 08155134152 was there and he brings you a report of the event.
OBA OYEWOLE OYEDIRAN STEALS SHOW
Oba Meshach Oyewole Oyediran, the Olulamokun of Yakooyo (Oluyere II Olulamokun of Yakoyo land) stood out at this year’s Christmas Carol as he led the Great Remo Chorale all through their ministration. Unsurprisingly, Oba Oyewole is the music director of this great team. His sparkling shinning white attire and red crown added glamour to his scintillating performances. As the conductor, he directed the team so well that everyone would think that music is the only thing he does for a living.
THE GREAT REMO CHORALE LOOKS SO FINE & SINGS WELL
Let us quickly tell you that the Great Remo Chorale did not only look stunning, they also sing as beautifully as they looked. Their class of music was out of this world., Starting from hymns, down to classical and African music, their performances were topnotch. The team didn’t look short of an orchestra. They not just entertained, they also ministered to the different classes of people in attendance.
THREE TOP ROYAL FATHERS IN ATTENDANCE
Three top Obas in Sagamu were in attendance. They didn’t just honour Barr Opeyemi Agbaje and the Great Remo Chorale, their presence also added spice to the event. The Obas in attendance include HRM, Oba Solagbade Tijani, Alado of Ado, Sagamu, Ogun State, Alaperu of Iperu, Oba Adeleke Idowu Basibo, Elepe of Epe Sagamu, Oba Adewale Osideru.
DIFFERENT FAMILIES MAKE SPECIAL PRESENTATION
The event was not about the Great Remo Chorale alone, it was an evening of special family presentations. Different popular families in Sagamu presented different carols and hymns. Some of them are Bashorun Muyiwa Oladipo and Family presented Oore Ofe Ohun, Elu agogo Olugbala de, Chief K.F Olayinka and family presented Ewole Foba OlogoJulo and Gbatoba de, Otunba Seni Adetu and Family presented the first Noel and 12 days of Christmas. Colonel D.D. Oyebanjo and Family presented Standing on the promises of God and Gbogbo Aiyegbe Jesu ga. Mr Oladimeji Oresanya and Family presented Once in a Royal David City and Holy night, Prof LawonOdusanya and family presented Angels From The Realms of Glory and O little town of Bethlehem, Prince Timothy Okeowo and Family presented Hark the herald angels sing and go tell it to the mountains while the Sir Abiodun Ogunkoya and Family presented Joy to the world and we wish you a merry Christmas.
OGD DONATES BIG DESPITE ABSENCE
One of the top dignitaries expected at the event was the former two-term governor of Ogun State and ace politician, Otunba Gbenga Daniel. He was unavoidably absent but his presence was hugely felt. He donated the sum of one hundred thousand naira to the course of the Great Remo Chorale.
BARR OPEYEMIAGBAJE AND FAMILY MAKE PRESENTATION
Let’s also quickly tell you the many roles Barrister Opeyemi Agbaje, the CEO, Ogun State Security Trust Fund played at the event. Being the host, he made sure that everything at the carol went as planned. A further investigation by the City People team also revealed that he was the sole sponsor of the event. He also donated the sum of fifty thousand naira to support the Great Remo Chorale. His family also made a presentation. They presented Silent Night, Holy Night and Away in a Manger.
EGBE OBAYOMI OBIRIN AKILE IJEBU IS HERE TOO
Not many know that Barr Opeyemi Agbaje is the Baba Egbe Obayomi Obirin Akile Ijebu. Yes, he is and the members of the egbe honoured their Baba Egbe. They also joined his family presentation but that’s not their high point. Their high point at the event was their superb Aso-Ebi. They stunned in a very attractive red, white and green attire to match the Christmas colour.
Members of the Great Remo Chorale are Adenike Akinsanya, Abiola Makanjuola, Arinola Ogunlesi, Omotoyosi Owolabi, Omobolanle Fakoya, Abosede Kamiyo, Adeola Ademolu, Oluwadayo Ademilola, Abiola Onajirin, Oyinade Gabriel, Oluwatoyin Adedeji, Yetunde Olatunji, Anuoluwapo Awotubo, Taiwo Adenowo, Sonubi Adejoke, Mustapha Mariam and Motunrayo Muritala.
Others are Damilare Adeyemi, Oluwasola Olaniyi, Adisa. A. Thompson, Tayo Adeleja, Oyetola Awotubo, Iyanuoluwa Adegbogbuyi Oluwafemi Onimole, Muyiwa Ejifunmilayo, Solomon Ogunsola, Muyiwa Onimole, Tobiloba Awosanya, Idowu Jacob and Babatunde Odutola.
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