Juwon Olorunipa, special adviser on Arts and Culture to the state Governor has disclosed that the forthcoming 6th edition of Jumabee Inspire regarded as the biggest entertainment event in North Central Nigeria, as he partners with media professionals in Kogi state to ensure the success of the event.
Olorunipa, who doubles as international singer, song writer, while speaking at a press conference with Kogi journalists at the NUJ Press Centre in Lokoja, revealed that activities lined up for the event will begin on Thursday, 19th June 2025, with the album listening party for his latest release, Son of Margaret, at Golden Royals Hotel, Lokoja.
He said, “The first Kogi Entertainment Summit will take place the following day at AKK Hotels, Lokoja, featuring discussions on how to boost the music, fashion, event planning, and movie industries in the state.”
He equally explained that the Jumabee Inspires concert will be held on Saturday, 21st June 2025, at the Children’s Amusement Park, Lokoja, by 7:00 p.m., with over 40 home-based superstars performing live, alongside other international artistes.
He further stated that the Jumabee Inspires concert is now attracting people from all walks of life and reshaping public perception of the Confluence State, insisting that Kogi remains the best in the North Central region, adding that it’s aimed at raising public consciousness on the need to embrace and invest in the entertainment sector, adding that the concert, which began six years ago, was originally conceived as a way to use his birthday to contribute meaningfully to the state’s entertainment industry.
He pointed out that during the concert, many students across the three senatorial districts would be awarded scholarships, while about 150 youths would be trained in various skill acquisition programmes.
Earlier, Jumabee had paid a courtesy visit to the Chairman of the State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Haruna Adamu, who endorsed the concert and commended him for projecting Kogi State positively to the world.
