Ogun: Glitz As HBO, Olu Owode-Egba, Ogunpola, TRACE, Others Bag COSMUS Award - PHOTOS

Olu Owode-Egba, Oba Kolawole Sowemimo presenting Award to OGIC Ambassador, MC Murphy

Michael-Azeez Ogunsiji 

ABEOKUTA - It was indeed glitz and glamour on Monday Night at the Kuti Heritage Museum in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital as the Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Government House, Honourable Babatunde Olaotan otherwise known as HBO, the socialite Egba monarch, Olu Owode-Egba, Oba Kolawole Aremu Sowemimo and the Assistant Manager, Wema Bank Plc, Lafenwa, Abeokuta, Bisoye Akinyele Ogunpola were all awarded for their contribution to the growth of indigenous music in Ogun State. 

The award organized by Conference of Ogun State Musicians (COSMUS) was to recognize individual who have contributed immensely to the society and the growth of indigenous music in the state.

The relations Manager, Team Lead, Wema Bank Plc, Akinyele Ogunpola (middle) receiving his Award from Olu Owode-Egba, Oba Sowemimo

Speaking at the Award Ceremony, COSMUS President, Rotarian Segun Sowunmi commended his members for their steadfastness and commitment to the growth of the association. 

Sowunmi noted that, the association has contributed to community social service through its campaign against drinking and driving.

He however called on well meaning individuals and the State government to support the association in promoting traditional music among the youths. 

CEO YK Motors, Yakub Adeyemi receiving his award from Oba Sowemimo to the admiration of the President, COSMUS, Rtn. Segun Sowunmi (rear) 

Dignitaries who were awarded are Ogun State Traffic and Compliance Enforcement Corps, TRACE, the Chairman, OGIC, Surveyor Olajide Fasina, and Manager, Fed Evento Hall, Akinyinka Alao. 

Others are Onitafi of Tafi Orile, Oba Moruf Alani Adebayo and CEO YK Motors, Yakub Adeyemi.

The climax of the event witnessed launching of year 2020 calendar and DON'T DRINK, DON'T DRIVE audio album.

TRACE PRO, Akinbiyi with Oba Sowemimo

Notable personalities who graced occasion are; Popular OAP, Moruf Sorunke a.k.a MC Murphy, TRACE PRO in the state, Commander Akinbiyi among others.