How Gospel Singers, Clerics, Olori Owoade Others Celebrated Oba Owoade at 50
Renowned Gospel Musicians, Clerics, Olori Alaafin Owoade, Royal family, dignitaries and well-wishers from all walks of life joined the Taiwo and Kenny Jones to express gratitude to God on the celebration of the 50th birthday anniversary of Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade 1 on Wednesday.
The praise concert was organised by an Oyo indigenes but Lagos based Taiwo and Kenny Jones and was held at First Baptist Church, Oyo.
The event featured the performances of top gospel musicians, led by Taiwo and Kenny Jones, Elijah Akintunde (Olorun o soo bee), Oladosu Twins, Iyanuoluwa Praise, Evangelist Yemisi Afonja Gbajoba, Pholat, Sanctuary choir of First Baptist Church, Oyo among others.
One of the high points of the event was when the celebrant, the queen of Alaafin of Oyo, Ayaba Abiwunmi Owoade 1, took the centre stage alongside other singers and attendees in the church to express her gratitude to God for the celebration of the age and wedding anniversary.
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While speaking with journalists at the event, the conveners, Taiwo and Kehinde Jones, said the concert was put together to celebrate the life of the kaabiyesi and olori.
According to them, “the gospel concert was the best way to appreciate God for the divine grace for kaabiyesi to attain 50 and also celebrating nineteen years of togerness.
They called on the people of Oyo to join hands with Kaabiyesi to move the ancient town forward.
Also, a guest song minister, Elijah Akintunde, described the event as commendable and appreciates the good initiatives of the convener, Taiwo, and Kenny Jones.
The event was part of activities marking the 50th birthday anniversary of Oba Abimbola Akeem Owoade 1 as well as 19th Wedding anniversary of Oba Abimbola Akeem and Ayaba Abiwunmi Owoade 1.