Funsho Arogundade
Last week, precisely on Wednesday 24 June, respected comedian, Atunyota Alleluya Akporobomere, popularly known as Ali Baba clocked 50 years and as expected, the celebration did not go without some partying and tribute.
The week-long festivity kicked off on Sunday, 21 June, with a special edition of his Ali Baba’s Spontaneity show, which held at Muson Centre, Onikan Lagos.
This was followed by a courtesy visit to a Secondary School in Lagos on Monday, 22 June where he donated books and even read to the delight of the students. On Tuesday, the grand comedian visited a home for the elderly in Lagos where he again made donation and cracked jokes with the residents of the home.
Some of Ali’s friends, family and protégées gathered at his Lekki residence on Wednesday, 24 June for the birthday celebration. The 12-hour event had guests singing, praying and rejoicing with the celebrant and his family.
The activities continued on Friday with a surprise BRT ride in the morning and a gyration party at Freedom Park in the evening. Notable guests present at the party include Joke Silva, Olu Jacobs, Bisi Olatilo, Mozez Praiz, Victor Olaotan all of who happily shared their fond memories with the comedian.
The lineup of activity ended with a novelty match between ex-international Super Eagles players against comedians/personalities including Buchi, Okey Bakassi, Acapella, Funyprince, Laffup, Omobaba, Jafextra, Sensei Uche and others.
Present at the match was Nigerian Breweries plc’s latest offering Star Radler, which was not only widely consumed by guests but positively reviewed. The drink, which comes in a colourful package, is an exciting mixture of the popular Star beer and citrus juice with an alcohol content at only two per cent.
Ali, popularly referred to as the King of Nigerian comedy was born in Warri, Delta state. He is a graduate of Religious …Read More
Source:: PM Newspaper
