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  • Yoruba Cultural Exchange Festival honours Buga in Chicago

    Yoruba Cultural Exchange Festival honours Buga in Chicago

    Organisers of the Yoruba Cultural Exchange Festival in Chicago continued its mission of celebrating and recognising individuals, who preserve the rich culture of Yorubaland, both within and beyond Nigeria’s borders.

    For the 2023 edition, the festival paid tribute to musician, Jesse King aka Buga. 

    Buga, whose latest creations, Ijebu and Ikorodu, have been creating waves on the music scene, received the Excellence Award in the Preservation of Yoruba Musical Genre. 

    The organisers praised Buga for his commitment to infusing Yoruba cultural elements into his brand and music throughout his illustrious career. 

    Wole Akanni Duro-ladipo, the driving force behind the event, said Buga was honoured for his dedication to promoting and preserving Yoruba cultural values. 

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    “We take great pleasure in celebrating individuals and brands dedicated to the growth of our culture. Buga serves as a prime example of someone deeply committed to safeguarding our traditional values and heritage. His efforts have elevated our traditions and culture, gaining recognition well beyond our nation’s borders,” commented Duro-ladipo. 

    Duro-ladipo said the festival served as a platform to strengthen cultural ties among Nigerians, particularly the Yoruba in diaspora, and offered a sense of home for those living abroad.

    The event, sponsored by First Eye Concept, began on September 9, at the Malcolm X College Auditorium in Chicago, United States. 

    It was graced by Chicago’s Mayor Brandson Johnson, Oba Adedapo Aderemi Danny Davis, Oba Kolawole Agbabiaka, and Oba Adekunle Adeyemi, among others. 

  • On Gumsu Sani Abacha’s 50th birthday  

    On Gumsu Sani Abacha’s 50th birthday  

    If Fatima Gumsu Sani-Abacha, daughter of Nigeria’s former Military Head of State General Sani Abacha was to start counting her blessings since she was born, it would be so enormous that it would take her a lifetime. 

    Despite being born with the proverbial silver spoon in her mouth, one would marvel at Gumsu’s level of respect and courtesy for everyone who comes her way. 

    The beautiful wife of Yobe State Governor Mai Mala-Buni is grossly misunderstood, one needs to spend time with her to understand she is an angel in human form and an interesting woman who loves to be surrounded by positive energy.

    For over two decades, the stylish mother of five has faced criticism. Despite every attempt to pull her down emotionally, she has developed a thick skin, not allowing naysayers to deprive her of her joy. She is one person who never jokes about prayer time with her Creator in spite of her busy schedule. 

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    After years of waiting for prayers to be answered, providence finally granted her what she cherished the most today; she has remained firm, basking in the love of her kids, husband and family members. 

    On September 23, she celebrated her 50th birthday without much fanfare. She opted for a private party in her Abuja residence with friends, family and associates.

    Fitted in a green patterned flowing Abaya, and a velvet green scarf tied around her neck, the celebrant posed with over 10 gigantic cakes, cards and gift items as friends and family members made a toast to her. 

    Her mother and elder sibling also ensured they celebrated with her. She was happy and excited to have arrived on the 5th floor. Those few opportuned to grace the gold and white themed house party were lavishly treated to an array of meals, drinks and champagne with music.

  • Between Gumsu Abacha and Kemi Roza Junga

    Between Gumsu Abacha and Kemi Roza Junga

    Fatima Gumsu Abacha, the wife of Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni, is one woman whose act of humility and generosity is second to none.

    Gumsu is one woman after many people’s hearts. Aside from her enthralling beauty at 47 years of age, the Yobe State First Lady is consistently giving back to humanity and her people at every given opportunity.

    It’s no doubt that Gumsu has a lot of friends in her close-knit circle but one friend that distinguishes herself from the lot is Kemi Roza Junga.

    Roza Junga is a bi-racial, who was born in Poland but grew up in Nigeria and Germany. It was during her growing up days in Nigeria that her path crossed with Gumsu and the two struck a friendship that has witnessed many years and tides yet remained unbroken.

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    According to those in the know, Gumsu and Kemi Roza are so fond of each other that a week barely passes without the two checking up or reaching out to one another even though they live in different climes.

    While Kemi Roza lives in Germany, where she thrives as a sworn and authorised interpreter, Gumsu lives in Nigeria with her husband, who is the first citizen of Yobe State.

    One of the similarities between Kemi Roza, who is an authorised translator for English, Yoruba, and Pidgin, and Gumsu is their love for learning, studying, and reading. Those close to the two friends say they are both voracious readers, whose knowledge of many things wow those who meet them for the first time.