Ace Nigerian Comedian, Gbenga Adeyinka has commenced a tour of the South West region with his rising comedy and music brand called ‘Laffmattazz with Gbenga Adeyinka 1st and Friends’.
The comedian kicked off the tour on Easter Monday, April 16, 2017 at the Jogor Centre in Ibadan, Oyo State.
The event featured a long list of comedians like Lepacious Bose, Kenny Black, Still Ringing, Omobaba, MC Tagwaye aka President Buhari, Ambassador Wahaala, Lafup, Tomiwasage, Peteru, Obama, Shete and MC Remote among others.
Also treating fans to musical performances were artistes such as Dr SID, CDQ, Kcee, Harrysong, SoundSultan, Eedris Abdulkareem, Sir Shina Peters, Capital FEMI, Abisolanoni with a surprise performance by Mavins first lady, Tiwa Savage while DJ Jimmy Jatt, DJ Secxy and DJ Code showed their skills on the wheels of steel.
“This is one thing that I have strived hard to achieve. I won’t lie to you, it has been a herculean task owing to several reasons but we thank God that with our formidable team, we have kicked off,” said Gbenga Adeyinka, who disclosed that the next stop after Ibadan will be on May 29, 2017 in Akure, Ondo State.
“I have always wanted to bring out the best of comedy in the South West, knowing fully well that comedy is deeply rooted in this region from the days of our fathers who are without doubt legends of the trade, hence my decision to go on a tour of the region with my friends in the entertainment world.
“One of the things we strive to achieve with Laffmattazz is honour popular comedians in the region, who were mostly actors,” said Gbenga Adeyinka, adding that, “this we have done from Baba Sala to Baba Ajimajasan and a host of others.” He said.