That title, earned over five decades in the entertainment industry, suited legendary comic actor, Moses Adejumo, popularly called Baba Sala.
Moses Olaiya Adejumo popularly known as Baba Sala is the pioneer of the Nigerian comedy film industry who brought happiness into many homes.
Baba Sala was a movie writer, actor, musician and producer.
In 1964 he was the head of a group known as Federal Rhythm Dandies. The band was the toast of Nigerian elites
The comedian discovered, tutored and mentored the lead guitarist who would later become known as King Sunny Ade.
By 1969, Moses Olaiya had become a full-time professional theatre comedian after he disbanded his Moses Olaiya Concert Party.
His martyrdom at 81 on Sunday, August 8, 2018, signaled the end of a significant chapter in the history of the Nigerian film industry.
So as to aggrandize his lifetime and achievements we have come up with a Mega tribute Concert.
The Mega Tribute Concert will be hosted by Baba Sala’s Daughter Oyindamola Adejumo Ayibiowu, Gbenga Adeyinka as Co-host and King Sunny Ade as Chief Host.
Chairman of the event is Alh. Lai Mohammed and His Excellency Governor Akinwunmi Ambode and His Amiable wife are Special Guests of Honour.
The event will have several artistes and actors present as well as the captains of industries.
The Event is slated for Thursday, 29th November 2018 at the prestigious Blue Roof, LTV Agidingbi, Ikeja – Lagos, by 4pm.
