It was indeed a fun and encomium galore penulmate week, when top Fuji musician, Ambassador Sule Adio Atawewe also known as Etu or Akile of Fuji, talented singer of Gospel Singer, Evangelist Rotimi Onimole otherwise known as Oba Ara and sparklingly beautiful Queen of Azkir (praising of God in Islamic way), Queen Zeidat Almubarak were honoured by the students of first Nigeria monotechic and institute of Journalism, Nigerian Institute of Journalism (NIJ), Ogba, Lagos during the students’ week for their contributions and efforts in promoting the genres of music they represent.
Also known as Baba Oloye or Mr.
Spirit by Fuji music lovers, Atawewe was honoured for his contribution to
the development of Fuji music in Nigeria and the Diaspora. Oba Ara was given a meritorious
and outstanding award as best Gospel Singer in the country while Queen
Zeidat was honoured as an outstanding Islamic Singer.
The event which took place at the
main auditorium of the institution had in attendance all students,
lecturers, school management, Baale of Omole land, Alhaji Nasiru, the CEO of
notable catering firm known as Esther Pot and other notable invited quests.
After she received her award,
Queen Zeidat thanked the NIJ students and the management for the honour given to
her. She said the award would definitely add to her profile among her peers in
Islamic music circle because no Islamic musician in the country had received
such a prestigious award. Queen Zeidat said, though she has received a couple
of awards previously but the NIJ award was very dear to her heart.
On his own part, Oba Ara said the
honour bestowed on him by NIJ would spur him to work harder. He said the
award humbled him and made him to belief that people are watching what they are
doing. He finally thanked the entire students and management of NIJ for
the honour.
Meanwhile, Atawewe who was far away in
the United State of America on musical tour was ably represented by his media
aide, Mr Ayo Mojoyinola. And while receiving Atawewe’s award, Mojoyin
apologised on his behalf for his inability to receive his award by himself. He
said that Atawewe cherished the award and promised to play for the students
after their examination when he returned from the states.
The president of students’
representative of the school, Mr Ojebola, said the awardees were honoured for
their contributions to the development of music in Nigeria and the Diaspora and
also thanked the students and management for their unflinching support during
the student week celebration.
