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The once popular monthly highlife music show, Elder’s Forum has made a return as announced by O’Jez Entertainment and Evergreen Musical Company. The show was also used as a medium to recognise and honour individuals who have distinguished themselves in arts and entertainment.
The first edition of the reinvigorated Elders’ Forum holds today, Sunday February 26, at O’jez celebrity restaurant ensconced within the National Stadium premises, Lagos.
The Elders’ Forum, according to Chief Joseph Odobeatu, chief executive officer of O’jez Entertainment Group, was rested for about three years to enable it come back in a different shape and style.
This edition will feature Liberian superstar, Miatta Fahnbulleh, touted as one of Africa’s finest voice, along with Nigeria’s acclaimed folklorist, playwright and actor, Jimi Solanke, who was part of the team that made the film of Kongi’s Harvest by Nobel Laureate.
“We had to go back to the drawing board and work out a way to make the every last Sunday of the month event that rocked Lagos for almost 15 years look fresher and better.
“So, O’jez went into a partnership with Evergreen Musical Company to make this happen. What you will witness on Sunday is a sharp departure from the past editions because we will strive to reinvent ourselves,” Odobeatu said.
Fahnbulleh has been rehearsing with Jimi Solanke as both of them will be on stage for the Sunday even
