December 26, (THEWILL) – Veteran singer, John Asiemo aka Daddy Showkey put smiles on the faces of wounded soldiers and their families when he performed for them from his repertoire of songs on Christmas day.
The venue was at the 1 Division of the Nigerian Army in Kaduna.
The celebration was organised by Tribute to Our Troops Foundation in collaboration with the Office of the Chief of Defense Staff and Chiefs of the tri-service – Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Showkey, who wore a military regalia, revealed that he has been performing for years to honour Nigerian military troops who sacrificed their lives for all Nigerians.
He added that performing for the wounded soldiers was a form of therapy for them to feel relaxed and ease stress amidst their medical conditions.
He said, “It is not about music alone; it is about changing people’s lives, which is the most important thing for me.”
Senior officers and soldiers who were present at the event, including Chief of Civil-Military Relations, Defence Headquarters, Rear Adm. Idi Abass; the Corps Commander Artillery, Maj.-Gen. Marcus Kangye, and the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 1 Division Nigeria Army, Maj.-Gen. Mayirenso Saraso.
Founder of Tribute to Our Troops Foundation,
Olivia Adom, said the event, which brought the barrack community and outsiders together, was to emphasise the need for respect and honour to the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
She said that the foundation was designed for the armed forces under the purview of the Department of Civil-Military Cooperation to honour fallen heroes and celebrate the serving men and women who fight endlessly to keep the country’s territorial integrity intact.
Ivory Ukonu is a versatile journalist with many years of experience, with entertainment and society reporting as her area of core competence.
