The special guest of honor at ‘Kikida’ 2:0 Gospel Concert on Sunday, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu has commended Shade Oshoba over the successful hosting of ‘Kikida 2:0 Gospel Concert held at The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Rose of Sharon parish in Lagos.
Sanwo-Olu’s Wife was represented at the program by the wife of executive chairman of Ojodu local council development area, Taiwo Odumbaku.
Dr. Ibironke Sanwo-Olu in her speech as read by the representative said, she commended the originator of the concept of bringing hope to peoples’ inspiration through gospel music, this to me shows ingenuity on the part of organizer who seeks to address some societal issues using the power of soul lifting songs.
“I commend her passion for the restoration of hope through soul lifting songs. As a medical practitioner, I can attest to the potency of soul lifting music not only restoring hope but also in the process of recuperation of the sick”.
According the Sanwo-Olu’s Wife, music touches our emotions, spirit and provides relief during very difficult periods, melody could be soul lifting, reminding us, we are not alone during our struggles, it has the unique ability to inspire, motivate and bring people together, fostering a sense of unity and hope.
The convener of the event, Shade Oshoba stated, ‘Kikida’ is all about absolute praise to God. Life is full of challenges and one of the ways to put these challenges behind us and move forward is through music and absolute praise to God who had helped in the past and still has the ability to help again”.
She said she actually got inspiration in one of her dreams and became restless until the first edition of Kikida was released to celebrate her 40th birthday and 20 years as a professional music minister. “Kikida came to me in a trace. I have been praying and longing to have a concert like all other artists do but inspirations refused to come and I approached my 40th birthday last year, I received the word, “Kikida Ope” meaning, bountiful praise. At one point I didn’t know how to go about it but when I shared this with my husband, he caught fire and immediately we set it all out and God helped us. And while thinking of what can be done to differentiate Kikida from other existing concerts, we were led to add empowerment. We scout for young and creative entrepreneurs online and around different communities who are struggling to break forth in their business endeavors and enlist them for the Kikida empowerment Scheme. Indeed, God has remained faithful on every side.
Mrs. Oshoba further stated, “It gladdens my heart to see thousands of worshippers praising God and celebrating the fact that they are alive today. The economy may not be friendly but as believers, we have this understanding that when we praise God, the Lord of heaven will intervene in our situation and come to our rescue to heal our land. That is the spirit of Kikida.
Passionate about ministering soul-lifting songs and restoration of hope, Shade Oshoba did not disappoint her audience as her performance electrified the atmosphere with her opening Apala gospel music with a fusion of Afro-beat, appealing to both the old and young generation. This got everyone dancing and celebrating. Her praise session also speaks volume that she is professional music art par excellence.
READ ALSO: Six reasons why you should attend KIKIDA Season 2 gospel music concert
Shade Oshoba’s humorous side cannot be overemphasized, as she got most of her special guests to dance with her on the stage.
Among these special guests of honour are, Her Excellency, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat, wife of the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, represented by Ms. Ibironke Dawodu, Hon. Gbenga Omotosho, the honourable commissioner of Information and Strategy and his wife Mrs. Funmi Omotosho, President, Merit Toastmasters Club, Bishop Tunde Akintola, Pastor Joseph Adeyokunnu, the Intercontinental Financial Controller of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Bisi Olowoyo, Pastor Cyprian Orakpo, Pastor Jonathan Adebesin, Pastor Emeka Obiagwu, Pastor Faith Taiwo, Resident Pastor When Women Pray, Ikorodu, Mrs. Angela Emuwa, Chairman Punch, Mrs. Lilian Amah, Veteran Nollywood Actor and many other notable personalities.
About 30 talented women were shortlisted for empowerment and Mrs. Motunrayo Fasipe, a trained teacher turned a fragrance maker, whose husband abandoned her with 3 children after she lost her sight four years ago, won The Kikida Star Prize Cash Rewards of One Hundred Thousand Naira (N100,000.00) and she will also benefit from the empowerment trainings.
According to her story, she was about to commit suicide when her son encouraged her with the success story of a blind teacher in his school. This she said motivated her to adjust to a new life and she was trained to make perfumes and fragrances for soaps and other household products.
Mrs. Fasipe now lives with her father with her three children but her passion to learn how to make many other products like soap, sanitizers, disinfectants to make the home a beautiful place attracted the Kikida Empowerment Scheme, hence she was financially empowered.
Kikida 2.0 in its uniqueness unveils the Kikida Awards powered by Smile Media Development Concept, the publisher of Smile Entrepreneurship Magazine and Shade Oshoba Music Ministry to celebrate those who are passionate about putting smiles on the faces of people by way of ministering to their spirit, soul and body.
The awardees are, His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, The Executive Governor, Lagos State, Support Pillar On Entrepreneurship, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun, The Executive Governor, Ogun State – Support Pillar On Entrepreneurship, Pastor Brown Oyitso -Transformational Leadership Award, Pastor Brown Oyitso -Transformational Leadership Award, Pastor Joseph Adeyokunnu – Trailblazer Leadership Personality, Pastor Tunde Fowler -Revolutionary Tax Personality, Pastor Emeka Obiagwu – Best Humanitarian Personality, Pastor Bisi Olowoyo – Music Pillar Award, Pastor Idowu Iluyomade – Pillar Of Social Responsibility, Pastor Leke Adeboye – Influential Leadership Award, Dr. Stella Okoli (OON) Managing Director/CEO Emzor Pharmaceuticals – Best Indigenous Pharmaceutical Business Award, Transerve Disc Technologies Ltd.- Business Integrity Personality, Mrs Elizabeth Ehigiamusoe – Support Pillar On Poverty Alleviation, Chrisland Schools – Creative Innovation In Education, Vivian Fowler Memorial College – Outstanding Achievements In Girl Child Education.
The winner of Applause Awards emphasized her aspiration is setting up a multimedia studio to support upcoming gospel ministers who couldn’t afford the very expensive bills attached to music and video production thereby soliciting for support to make her dream a reality, which she said hopefully would be ready soon.
Numerous gospel singers were in attendance including: Sensational Monique, Evang. Chuks, Shade Odetunde, Odunayo Akintomide, Royal Diadem Choir, Kenny Igwe, Aloyinlapa Crew and others.
