SNIPPETS FROM PA JIMI SOLANKE @ 80 AND PUBLIC PRESENTATION OF THE GRANDMASTER

By: Abimbola Otegbade

Evergreen Musical Company in collaboration with the Ogun State Ministry of Culture and Tourism, today 22nd of October celebrated a living legend and cultural icon, Pa Jimi Solanke on his 80th birthday and a public presentation of “The Grandmaster”, a photo journal of the legend’s creative life, as well as the unveiling of his musical work.

Happy Viewing

Pa, his wife and the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Adijat Adeleye-Oladapo

The Celebrant and the Secretary to the State Government, Mr.Tokunbo Talabi

(LR) Hon. Adeleye-Oladapo, celebrant’s wife, Pa Solanke, the SSG and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Mr. Olusegun Olaotan

Ogun State Deputy Governor, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele (right) with the State Commissioner for Culture and Tourism

(L-R) CEO, Evergreen Musical Company, Bimbo Esho, Director of Culture, Mr. Femi Osanyinpeju, Comissioner, Hon.Adeleye-Oladapo and PS, Mr. Olusegun Olaotan during the green carpet to kick start the event

Hon Commissioner giving her welcome address