Last week, precisely on Wednesday June 24, 2015, respected
comedian, Atunyota Alleluya Akporobomere, popularly known as Ali Baba clocked
50 years and as expected, the celebration did not go without some celebration
and tribute.
comedian, Atunyota Alleluya Akporobomere, popularly known as Ali Baba clocked
50 years and as expected, the celebration did not go without some celebration
and tribute.
The weeklong festivity kicked off on Sunday, June 21, 2015
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, June 22 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.
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, June 22 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, June 22 for the birthday celebration. The 12-hour
event had guests sing, pray and rejoice with the celebrant and his family.
Lekki residence on Wednesday, June 22 for the birthday celebration. The 12-hour
event had guests sing, pray and rejoice 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.
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 line up of activity came to an end with a novelty match
between ex-international Super Eagles players and a few popular
comedians/personalities including Buchi, Alibaba, Okey Bakassi, Acapella,
Funyprince, Lafup, Omobaba, Jafextra,
Sensei Uche and others.
between ex-international Super Eagles players and a few popular
comedians/personalities including Buchi, Alibaba, Okey Bakassi, Acapella,
Funyprince, Lafup, Omobaba, Jafextra,
Sensei Uche and others.
Present at the match was Nigerian Breweries’ latest offering
Star Radler, which was not only widely consumed by guests but also 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 of 2% vol.
Star Radler, which was not only widely consumed by guests but also 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 of 2% vol.
Ali, popularly referred to as the King of Nigerian comedy
was born in Warri, Delta State. He is a graduate of Religious Studies &
Philosophy at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.
was born in Warri, Delta State. He is a graduate of Religious Studies &
Philosophy at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.
He relocated to Lagos, having discovered his comic talent
and funny bone in his 3rd Year in University. He had planned to return to
Ekpoma to read Law but that was not to be, since he discovered he could make
more money from making people laugh than defending them.
and funny bone in his 3rd Year in University. He had planned to return to
Ekpoma to read Law but that was not to be, since he discovered he could make
more money from making people laugh than defending them.
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