It was a special kind of commissioning on Thursday, 28th July, 2016, as Abeokuta, Ogun State, born bred and based big boy, Asiwaju Adeshina Rachid Shotade popularly called Shyner, opened a first of its kind Multi-Million Naira ultral-modern audio/visual studio, 21st July Nigera Media, in grand style. The studio located on the topmost floor of 23, Laderin House, Quarry Road, Abeokuta is unrivalled yet in the country based on the sophistication of the equipment fitted into it, findings have revealed. And to add colour and class to the official opening of the studio that promises to the new bride of artistes and thespians alike who value quality for recording of their music of any genre or editing of their movies, the socialite owner of the 21st July Nigeria Media brought in a handful of celebrities to be part of the epoch-making event.
Leading the pack of the public figures who identified with Shyner on his special day was top actor, Dele Odule, the President of Theatre Arts and Movie Practioners Association of Nigeria (TAMPAN), while others that followed included: Adewale Abiodun popularly known as Pastor Ajidara, the Ogun State Governor of TAMPAN, Fuji music star, Alhaji (Dr.) Sefiu Alao Adekunle a.k.a. Agbara Orin, star actors, Otunba Bolaji Amusan better known as Mr. Latin, Lanre Omiyinka popularly known as Baba Ijesha, Tunde Shobayo a.k.a. Cyro and Baba Super, popular broadcasters, Akinyemi Olatoye better known as Alawiye Federation, the Ogun State Chairman of Freelance and Independent Broadcasters’ Association of Nigeria (FIBAN), Musiliu Sanni Mr. Bebe (Omo Iya Ponle, Alagbo 1 Million) and Sunday Ogunsola popularly known as Tantala. They all arrived early and stayed the course of the exclusive event that started around 5pm and ended around 10.30 pm.
The activities for the commissioning began with opening prayer by Pastor Ajidara on the red carpet that was set up on the staircase’s landing leading to the main entrance of the studio, and immediately after the fervent prayer, everyone moved up the staircase to the sliding door that opens into the exquisite reception of the studio. The tape at the entrance for the commissioning was cut in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit by Dele Odule while other celebrities and guests looked on. And right after that, it was time to commission the studio proper as the tape tied across its entrance within was also cut in the same manner by Dele Odule. The inside of the cool studio due to the hyper performance of the air conditioner installed inside, was inspected by everyone and all they could say was wow!
Leaving the studio, the celebrities and selected guests were ushered into the expansive office of the CEO to be feted with delicious assorted delicacies. And while waiting for the order for their choice type of food from Poundo Yam, Amala, Ofada Rice and Jollof Rice to be taken by ushers, a photography session between Shyner and his guests took place at the cake stand in the reception. One of the two big cakes was made in the shape of Studio Console bearing July 21st and the other in the shape of Bercelona Jersy which is obviously the favourite football club side of Shyner. The jersy had a cake design of football beside it. Immediately the photo session was done with, it was time for eating and drinking as some of the best brands of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks money can buy were served to everyone according to their choices.
Meanwhile, Shefiu Alao made record as the first star artiste ever to do a recording at the studio, as the talented Fuji artiste, after savoring his food, went straight into the studio and the next thing was that his inimitable producer, Issa Alabede a.k.a., who is incidentally the official producer at the studio, came back into Shyner’s office to write down the names of everyone that came for the commissioning. And within a short while, Shefiu Alao supported by Alabede, had composed and started waxing a special number eulogizing all the guests to commemorate the commissioning of the studio. Baba Ijesha and his crew also did a comic recording in the studio for Shyner after Sefiu Alao’s session.
Some of the other people who were part of the memorable event apart from those mentioned already included: Shyner’s mum, Madam Fadeke Akinfenwa, his wives, Olabisi Jenifer, Mojisola Sifau and Olajumoke Enitan as well as people like Chief Keshinro Monsuru (Sir Kesh), Idowu Adekunle, the CEO of Noble A3 Music, Hakim Ajibona (Hakmate), Allen Kay Taylor, Lateef Oladeinde (Aolad), Jimmy Abdulrasheed, Sheriff Kampala, Oluomo Idowu Badmus, Semiu Badmus (Ojukwu), Emeka Latin.
The management team of the studio consists of Chioma Ugo, the General Manager, Jide Adeogun, the Administrative Manager, Sodunke Opeyemi, the Media/Marketing Director, Bamidele Thomas, the Media/Marketing Supervisor, Damilare Salako, the Public Relations Officer (PRO), Niyi Oduwole, the Assistant PRO, Adeniran David Adebowale, the Studio Engineer, Favour, the Secretary, Michael Ibigbami, the Personal Assistant (P.A.)to the CEO 1 and Tunde Alani, the P.A. 2.
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