The people of Urhobo and Isoko extractions in the Niger Delta have teamed up with Africa Travel Times for an evening of entertainment featuring comedy, music, cultural displays and art exhibition.
Tagged Urhobo/Isoko Comedy All Stars Show, it is a forum for unifying the people of the region, according to ace comedian and co-programme organiser, Alleluya Atunyota Akporobomerere (Ali Baba).
Billed for October 25 at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre on Victoria Island, Lagos, the show will feature Ali Baba, Gordons I-Go-Die and Bovi in comedy, with Daddy Showkey, Dr Sid and other music and arts icons also on parade
Organisers say the show is an avenue for showcasing the rich culture of the Delta people and celebrate their achievements nationally and internationally.
According to Lucky Onoriode George of Africa Travel Times, who is the initiator of the project, the choice of comedy as handle for the show is informed by the fact that the country’s foremost comedians, at this time, are from that axis and are tagged the ‘Golden Generation’.
“If you take a look at the entertainment landscape, you will see that the big names are either Urhobos or Isokos. Is it Ali Baba or Gordons, I-Go-Die or Sammie Okposo? Name them, they are all from that region,” he said.
“This is an opportunity to celebrate these great achievers and to call on Nigerians to celebrate with us,” George added.
