News Update
THE planning committee for the 3in1 event to mark the two decades of our man, Otunba Ismail Adekunle Abolade famously known as Dodoede’s professional journey in broadcast media, as well as his birthday and two-hundred million naira (N200m) fundraising to produce a movie-cinema titled “Amobi Eso”is here to give a comprehensive reports on the much anticipated talk-of-the-town event.
Today, Friday 14th February, 2025 is significant because it is the birthday of the celebrant. We celebrate and cherish him, while efforts by the planning committee led by Chief Sunday Ayesoro as Chairman and the Secretary,, Prince Adedayo Adeyemi to have a smooth and fruitful event have yielded positive results, workable plans to implement them on Sunday are in top gear.
Dignitaries within and outside Nigeria will start arriving in Osun from tomorrow Saturday while our professional vendors who will handle various aspects of the event are already in Osogbo for the smooth running of activities ahead of Sunday.
Security of lives and property during the event is guaranteed. We’ve engaged almost all security agencies in Osun and beyond, such as the Nigerian Army, DSS, Police, Bouncers, Amotekun among others will be on standby throughout the event.
However, we are reaffirming the need for every individual who has shown interest in one way or the other to attend the event with their access cards as gate fees. Wearing the Aso-Ebi (Ankara) does not guarantee free entry without the access card. We are assuming all participants of adequate security and welfare in terms of a peaceful atmosphere, foods and drinks at the event.
The primary objective of the programme is to celebrate and support the man of the moment who has been friend and generous to many people around him. We urge the people to genuinely support Otunba Adekunle Abolade Dodoede by donating handsomely to the N200m Amobi Eso movie to boost his career.
The red carpet of the epoch event, under the Chairmanship of Alhaji Aloba Issa Abdulateef CEO ACE Lubricants will start at 11:00AM, while Dr Olayinka Joel Ayefele (MON) will be the Chief Host, His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr) Hammed Adekunle Oyelude Makama (CON) is the Royal Father of the day. Our Hosts include; Senator (Dr) Lere Oyewumi (Minority Leader, Nigeria Senate) And Asiwaju Munirdeen Bola Oyebanji (Managing Director/CEO National Inland Waterways Authority). Principal Launchers of the day are; Hon Ibrahim Taofeek Kayode (ITK) CEO, Shekeenah Zelter Global Concept Ltd; Otunba Seunfunmi Okeniran CEO Circle Construction Ltd among other invited guests. The event will commence properly at 12:noon at Adolak Event Hall, Opposite Old Governors Office, Ogo-Oluwa, Osogbo, Osun State.
The Ikire born Nollywood actor and On Air Personality who produced ‘Wura Mi’ and ‘Ehanna’ movies, would set a unique record in the entertainment industry by bringing together the first ever live performance of three-superstars musicians in Fuji, Islamic and Gospel music industries. The renowned Nigerian Fuji musician and entertainer, Alhaji Wasiu Alabi Pasuma Oganla-Fuji, and the dynamic duo of Taye-Kehinde Adegbodu known for their captivating gospel performances will be performing live alongside a celebrated Islamic musician, Alhaji Alayande Ere Asalatu.
Dodoede who started his broadcast journey in 2005 has presented different radios and television programmes across Southwest Nigeria with millions of audience and fans in Osun, Ondo, Oyo, Lagos, Ogun, and Ekiti states.
The 3in1 event which promised to be first of its kind, will focus on the unique blend of culture and entertainment where eminent personalities across all walks of life, Royal fathers, religious leaders, culture icons, entertainment and business magnates, Nollywood stars, politicians, groups among others will be in attendance.
For more enquiries – 08036152060 – Chief Sunday Ayesoro or 09053268761 – Basorun Ede.
E-signed
MUKHTAR AJELOGBON
Publicity Secretary, Planning Committee