By Seyi Sokoya
The week-long activities for the 36th Lisabi Festival ended on a high note in Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital as music legend, Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, thrilled participants and fun-seekers at the ceremony with his evergreen melodies.
Lisabi Festival, an historic festival and cultural heritage event celebrated yearly by the Egba in honour of the legendary Lisabi, a hero of the Egba liberation struggle from the dominance of the old Oyo Kingdom, was held recently with various activities in Abeokuta.
The festival brought together Egba sons and daughters at home and from across the universe who converged on the ancient kingdom to honour their progenitor.
The most celebrated music legend and prominent Egba son, Obey-Fabiyi, was in his usual best as he dished out many of his melodious evergreen oldies to which fun-seekers and entertainment lovers danced to and sang along with him.
The ‘Chief Commander’ thrilled his audience for hours, leaving them with an unforgettable memory of a night filled with excitement.
Speaking about the event, The Category Manager, Schnapps, IDL, Mr ‘Tofunmi Opaleye, “Eagle Aromatic Schnapps is associated with cultural celebrations. It’s a brand known for its uniqueness and ubiquitous status as an ‘authentic prayer drink.’ We are excited at the opportunity that Lisabi Festival provided for the brand to promote culture, offer prayers, and create some pleasure for Nigerians,” he said.
Aside the entertainment, Eagle Aromatic Schnapps sponsored the traditional brain-engaging game, Ayo Olopon competition. The first, second and third prize winners of the male and female categories of the competition were showered with cash rewards and gifts by the brand.
Eagle Schnapps also participated actively in the Libation ceremonies at the historic Lisabi Shrine and Olumo Rock where the authentic prayer drink – Eagle Aromatic Schnapps was used for the Libation rites which was witnessed by the Aare-Ona Kakanfo of Yorubaland, Chief Gani Adams.
The chief host of the Lisabi Festival, The Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, expressed appreciation to Intercontinental Distillers Limited for consistently promoting the cultural heritage of the Yoruba and supporting Lisabi Festival year-on-year.
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