Come October 1st 2016, the Laffmattazz train of ace comedian Gbenga Adeyinka 1st GCON and friends will hit ‘Rock City’ Abeokuta.
The show which hitherto had berthed in Ibadan on Easter Sunday March 27th 2016 and Osogbo on June 12 2016 recorded outstanding successes with the two shows being sold out.
Powered by Maltina, the show this year has featured Musicians Dbanj, Olu Maintain,9ice, Remininsce, Daddy Showkey, African China, Adekunle Gold, Simi, Koker, Keanzo, Artquake, Dremo, Que Peller, Seriki, CapitalFEMI, Tony Tetuila, Skales, Aramideetc.. Deejays, Dj Instinct, Dj Macc, Dj LSeven etc, while Comedians, Omo Baba, Bash, Peteru, Shete, Rappindaddy, Arole, Kenny Blind, Mc Abbey, Kenny Blaq, IstBon, MC Ajele, Tomiwa, Obama, Seyi Law, amongst others
The Abeokuta show which is a home coming for Gbenga Adeyinka 1st has been tagged ‘Olumo Rocks’ and as part of preliminary logistical work the ace Comedian has visited Governor of Ogun State Senator Ibikunle Amosun FCA , past president of Nigeria Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, and His Royal majesty the Osile Oke Ona Oba Adedapo Tejuosho CON who have all expressed their pleasure at the coming of the show and have all blessed as well pledged support for a successful hosting of the show.
The June 12 Cultural Center has been earmarked as venue while artistes are already being shortlisted for the show and sponsorship drive is in top gear.
According to the ace comedian, “this particular edition is very dear to my heart as in my over 25 years in showbizness this is the very first time i will be staging a show in my hometown of Abeokuta and as such my team and I have rolled up our sleeves and will be rolling out the drums for a show that will make Abeokuta proud of me. The sharing happiness brand Maltina is the lead sponsor of the event while the Ogun State Government have pledged support” he concluded.