The family of late Gbenga Adeboye, foremost comedian, radio presenter and master of ceremony, is set to mark the 20th anniversary of his death. Adeboye died in 2003 of kidney disease, but his daughter, Damilola and his wife, Lara Adeboye, have tried to keep his legacies alive.
April 30 has been set aside by the family to mark the event, with a lineup of various activities put in place to make it unique. Some of the deceased’s evergreen songs, skits and comedy series will be on display, while up and coming skit makers and fans who can mimic the late talented artiste will have the opportunity to grace the stage.
Adeboye was one of the pioneers of comedy and skit making even before the Nigerian comedy industry became a thriving business. He was able to hit stardom with his unconventional humour before his untimely demise. The late Adeboye was a multi-talented individual, known as a singer, comedian, radio presenter and master of ceremony and great orator who was fondly called funwontan, the merchant and performer of traditional oduology, who worm his way into the heart of many Nigerians with his rib cracking jokes and skits.
