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Commuters on the ever-busy Benin-Sapele Highway can now heave a sigh of relief as the management of the Edo Refinery and Petrochemical Limited has carried out further repair works on failed sections of the expressway.

The Benin-Sapele highway, it would be recalled, has become a nightmare in recent times for commuters, especially at the Iyanomo, Ekosa, Obayantor Ologbo, and Koko junction in Delta, which had almost totally collapsed, thus necessitating the intervention of the petrochemical company.

Commuters and other users of the highways spend days on the bad spots along the corridor due to the deplorable state of the highway, which links the rest of the country to the core Niger Delta States from Edo to Bayelsa and Rivers.

The palliative works by the management of the Edo Refinery and Petrochemical Limited are to prevent trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles plying the highway from falling on the road.

The palliative work was done at various sections of the road, like Iyanomo, Ekosa, Obayantor Ologbo and Koko junction in Delta State.

The Head of Technical Operations of the refinery, Segun Okeini, said the intervention was to prevent the occurrence of the fire incident that happened five years ago, when a truck carrying PMS at one of the bad spots in Ologbo, with the ensuing conflagration killing over 20 people, with many others injured.

Okeini, who noted that the failed sections were almost like they were before the incident, added that the company decided to act promptly to repair the spot after the accident.

The failed portions, he disclosed, had been affecting the firm’s operations as tankers spent days on the highway before gaining access to the refinery to load products.

‘Our refinery is just about two kilometers ahead. And this area happens to be part of the area of coverage of our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

‘They approached us to help them fix the failed section because most of their people cannot go out of the area. Our Chairman was around during that period, and he saw the level of damage to the road, and even on that same day, we have like five trucks that fell along the road. He authorised that we should just undertake this.’ He stated.

Okeini disclosed that while the failed portions had no direct impact on the refinery’s production, he added that since the blocked road could prevent trucks coming for loading product at the refinery, the company decided to carry out the palliative repairs for the benefit of all the users of the highway.

On his part, the Managing Director of SODEOSA Global Resources, Solomon Uyiekpen, said commuters experienced suffering on the road before the intervention.

Uyiekpen said he collaborated with the Edo Refinery to fix the road as a CSR to the communities around the area.

A member of the Obayantor community, Kennedy Nwazekwu, who expressed joy at the repair works, said the repair work would stop incessant accidents on the road.

Nwazekwu recalled with sadness that over 20 people had died at the bad spot when their vehicles fell into the ditch at different times.

More than 500 airport professionals, policymakers, aviation experts, technology providers and other industry stakeholders from across Africa converged on Abuja as Nigeria hosts the 35th Airports Council International (ACI) Africa Annual General Assembly, Board and Committees Meetings, Regional Conference and Exhibition in the Federal Capital Territory.

The event commenced when the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, officially declared the weeklong event open on Tuesday.

The conference, themed: ‘Next-Gen Airports: Driving Performance and Resilience,’ is focusing attention on the future of airport development in Africa amid growing demands for financial sustainability, operational efficiency, digitalisation, resilience and improved passenger experience.

The gathering also provides Nigeria with an opportunity to showcase developments across its airport network and examine the progress and challenges confronting the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) under its Managing Director//Chief Executive, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku.

At a press conference ahead of the event, Secretary-General of ACI Africa, Ali Tounsi, identified financial viability and a rapidly changing operating environment as two of the major challenges facing airports across the continent.

According to Tounsi, about 80 percent of African airports are not financially efficient, raising concerns about the ability of airport operators to generate sufficient revenue to sustain infrastructure, technology, safety, security and passenger services.

He also identified digitalisation, natural catastrophes, accidents, environmental changes, skills and human resources as some of the factors that airport operators must increasingly prepare for.

Tounsi stressed that the future of African airports cannot be reduced to infrastructure or funding alone, noting that digitalisation, environmental issues, skills, people and preparedness would all shape the next generation of airports.

The issues are particularly relevant to Nigeria, which is currently undergoing significant airport infrastructure renewal.

Under Kuku, FAAN has focused on runway rehabilitation, airfield lighting, terminal facilities and other safety-critical infrastructure across the country.

The emerging airport-development model goes beyond physical infrastructure to include passenger experience, technology, operational efficiency and commercial sustainability.

While delivering her welcome address, Mrs Kuku said the gathering is not merely a conference title but a strategic mandate.

‘It is a call to action. It also reflects the journey we are collectively undertaking as a continent,’ she said.

Kuku informed that several airlines had resumed operations in Nigeria since the current Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, assumed office, with more expected to return to the Nigerian market.

She, however, cautioned that the growth in passenger traffic and capacity should not obscure the structural challenges facing African aviation.

According to her, Africa accounts for only about one per cent of global air traffic despite having 18 per cent of the world’s population, while load factors remain below global averages and the financial viability of African airlines remains fragile.

‘In Nigeria alone, with a population exceeding 220 million, we record approximately 19.5 million passengers annually across 28 airports,’ she said.

She identified funding constraints, infrastructure deficits, high operating costs, fragmented connectivity and pressure to maintain low airport charges while providing world-class facilities as some of the major challenges confronting the sector.

FAAN Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection and Chairman of the Local Organising Committee, Henry Agbebire, equally urged the media to focus beyond the ceremonies and personalities associated with the conference and examine the substantive issues confronting African airports.

The emphasis is significant as the conference brings together airport operators and industry experts at a time when African aviation is facing questions around financing, infrastructure, technology, environmental sustainability, resilience and human capacity.

The Federal Government has called for sustained investment in the Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, emphasising the need for policy stability, regulatory certainty, security and faster project execution to keep the sector competitive.

The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, stated this at the 2nd Annual Conference of the Association of Energy Correspondents, Abuja FCT (AECAF), themed ‘Sustaining Oil and Gas Investment in Nigeria Amid Energy Transition,’ which was held on Thursday in Abuja.

The minister, who was represented by his Senior Technical Adviser (STA), Abel Nsa, said the ongoing reforms introduced by President Bola Tinubu in the oil and gas sector were targeted at providing clarity, strengthening regulatory institutions, and creating a more competitive operating environment for investors in line with the implementation of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) 2021.

Ekpo, who delivered an address titled, ‘Unlocking Gas Investment for Domestic Growth and Energy Security’, said the Federal Government remains committed to building a petroleum industry that is competitive, investment-friendly and capable of delivering tangible benefits to Nigerians, adding that the government’s objective was to ensure that oil and gas remain important contributors to national development.

The minister said, ‘Across the world, the energy sector is undergoing significant transformation, driven by technology, changing consumer preferences, climate considerations and evolving investment priorities. For Nigeria, the challenge is to navigate this transition in a manner that safeguards energy security, promotes economic growth, attracts investment and ensures that our abundant natural resources continue to deliver value to our people.

‘Nigeria remains fundamentally an energy-rich country, with significant oil and gas resources and enormous potential across the entire petroleum value chain. Our task is therefore not simply to produce hydrocarbons, but to create an investment environment that enables these resources to support industrialisation, job creation, infrastructure development and improved living standards.?This requires a sustained commitment to policy stability, regulatory certainty, fiscal competitiveness, security and efficient project delivery.’

The Adamawa State Government, in collaboration with the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), has launched a consumer-credit mobility program aimed at creating income-generation opportunities, supporting entrepreneurship, and promoting cleaner transportation.

No fewer than 120 beneficiaries in the state have received CNG-powered tricycles under the scheme, which is designed to expand access to productive assets and create sustainable livelihood opportunities for young Nigerians.

The tricycles were presented to beneficiaries at an inauguration ceremony held at Mahmud Ribadu Square, Jimeta-Yola, on Wednesday.

Representatives of CREDICORP, Sub-City Project Global Consult, financial institutions, transport operators, government officials, and other stakeholders attended the ceremony.

The initiative is being implemented through a partnership involving CREDICORP, the Sub-City Global Project, financial institutions, and mobility-sector partners. Beneficiaries are accessing the tricycles through structured installment payment arrangements.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Sub-City Project Global Consult, Mallam Imam Tolihat Umar, described the intervention as an opportunity for young people to own productive assets, generate income, and become economically independent.

He charged beneficiaries to treat the scheme as a serious economic responsibility, stressing the need for responsible use of the vehicles, road safety, and timely repayment.

‘The success of the beneficiaries would help demonstrate that young Nigerians can use access to credit to build sustainable livelihoods and create opportunities for others.’

Umar commended CREDICORP, financial institutions, vehicle manufacturers, transport operators, and other partners for contributing to the implementation of the program.

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, represented at the event by the Commissioner of the Ministry of Transportation, Wunfe Anthony, described the deployment of the CNG tricycles as an investment in livelihoods, transportation, and economic mobility.

He noted that transportation remains a major source of livelihood for many people in Adamawa, adding that a tricycle can provide daily income, support families, and facilitate the movement of people and goods.

He also highlighted the introduction of compressed natural gas as an opportunity to promote cleaner mobility while supporting the economic needs of transport operators.

‘This initiative aligns with broader efforts to explore cleaner and more sustainable transportation solutions in the state.

He reminded the beneficiaries that ‘these tricycles are economic assets, acquired through credit and not as an outright gift.’ He urged them to maintain the tricycles, use them productively, and meet their repayment obligations.

CREDICORP’s mobility program focuses on expanding access to productive assets, including CNG and electric vehicles, through consumer-credit arrangements and partnerships with financial institutions and vendors.

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a temporary disruption of its Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS), the platform used for processing admissions into tertiary institutions across the country.

Acting Director, Public Affairs of JAMB, Dr Fabian Benjamin, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, attributing the disruption to technical challenges associated with the platform’s hosting arrangements.

Benjamin said the Board had immediately commenced intensive engagement with the hosting organisation to identify and resolve the problem and restore the platform as quickly as possible.

He said the Board was particularly concerned about the timing of the disruption, given the critical role of CAPS in the ongoing admission exercise.

According to him, institutions are currently processing admissions, while candidates are awaiting admission decisions and other stakeholders are simultaneously accessing the platform.

He said JAMB decided to promptly inform the public of the development in line with its commitment to transparency and accountability.

‘Rather than leave candidates, institutions and other stakeholders to speculate about the cause of the disruption, the Board is providing this update while all necessary efforts are being made to restore the platform,’ he said.

Benjamin regretted the inconvenience the temporary disruption might cause candidates, institutions and other users of CAPS, assuring stakeholders that efforts were ongoing to restore the system to full functionality within the shortest possible time.

He said the Board would also review the circumstances surrounding the disruption after the platform had been restored, with a view to putting measures in place to prevent a recurrence.

‘Given the critical role of CAPS in ensuring a transparent, orderly and coordinated admissions process, the Board will also review the circumstances surrounding the disruption with a view to putting measures in place to prevent a recurrence of such interruptions,’ he stated.

The Board urged candidates, institutions and other stakeholders to remain patient and assured them that further updates would be provided as developments unfold.

You just finished eating, and instead of getting back to what you were doing, you suddenly want to sleep. Your eyes become heavy. You start yawning. Concentrating becomes difficult, and that comfortable bed or chair suddenly looks more attractive than whatever you were doing.

For some people, this happens almost every day after lunch. Others notice it mainly after eating a large or heavy meal. But why does a meal sometimes leave you feeling sleepy when food is supposed to give you energy?

There is no single explanation, but the type and amount of food you eat, the time of the meal, alcohol and your body’s natural sleep-wake cycle can all play a role.

In this article, Tribune Online highlights seven possible reasons.

Your meal may be too heavy

One of the first things to consider is how much you eat. After a meal, your digestive system becomes active as the body breaks down food and absorbs nutrients.

Eating a very large meal can be accompanied by stronger feelings of fullness, relaxation and sleepiness.

This is one reason a large lunch may leave you struggling to keep your eyes open shortly afterwards.

The exact relationship between meal size and post-meal sleepiness is still being investigated, particularly in humans, but many people clearly notice a difference between eating a moderate meal and eating until they are uncomfortably full.

What you eat can affect how you feel afterwards

The composition of your meal can also influence your level of alertness. Meals particularly high in refined carbohydrates, such as white rice, bread, pastries and some processed snacks, can cause significant changes in blood glucose and insulin after eating.

Fat-rich meals, including many fried foods, can also leave some people feeling sluggish. This does not mean that rice, bread or other carbohydrate-containing foods are unhealthy by themselves. Rather, the quantity and overall balance of the meal matter.

A meal containing a mixture of protein, fibre and carbohydrates may affect your energy levels differently from one dominated by refined carbohydrates or heavily fried foods.

Eating at a time when your body is naturally less alert

Sometimes, the food is not the main reason.

Your body has an internal biological clock, known as the circadian rhythm , which influences when you feel awake and when you feel sleepy.

For many people, alertness naturally falls during the afternoon.This is why you may feel perfectly energetic in the morning but begin struggling to keep your eyes open after lunch.

If you eat your biggest meal during this period, the natural afternoon dip in alertness and the effects of eating may occur at the same time.

So, when you find yourself fighting sleep after lunch, your meal may not be entirely responsible.

Insulin resistance could be playing a role

Another possible factor is insulin resistance . Insulin helps glucose move from the bloodstream into the body’s cells, where it can be used for energy. When the cells become less responsive to insulin, the body has to produce more insulin to help regulate blood glucose.Insulin resistance is closely associated with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes and can develop before diabetes is diagnosed.

Feeling sleepy after eating does not, on its own, mean that you have insulin resistance.

However, if you regularly experience unusual tiredness after meals, particularly alongside other symptoms or risk factors for diabetes, it may be worth discussing with a healthcare professional.

Your blood sugar may be falling after eating

A common explanation for post-meal tiredness is a supposed sugar crash. For most healthy people, however, the body is able to regulate blood glucose after eating, so a dramatic fall in blood sugar is not the usual explanation for ordinary post-meal sleepiness.

There are exceptions.Some people experience reactive hypoglycaemia, also called postprandial hypoglycaemia, in which blood glucose falls too low after a meal. This typically occurs around two to five hours after eating and can cause symptoms beyond sleepiness.

These may include shaking, sweating, weakness, a racing heartbeat and confusion.

If these symptoms repeatedly occur after meals, they should not simply be dismissed as normal tiredness.

Alcohol can make the sleepiness worse

If alcohol is taken with a meal, it can contribute to the feeling of drowsiness afterwards. Alcohol has a sedating effect, so combining it with a large meal, particularly during the afternoon, may make you feel even more ready for a nap.

However, feeling sleepy after drinking should not be mistaken for getting better sleep. Alcohol can interfere with normal sleep patterns and may affect how rested you feel later.

The real problem may not be your food

Sometimes, the meal is simply making an existing problem more noticeable. Several health conditions can cause persistent tiredness, meaning that a person may feel particularly exhausted after eating even though the food itself is not the underlying cause.

These conditions can include iron-deficiency anemia, obstructive sleep apnoea, anxiety and depression, among others. For example, a person with obstructive sleep apnoea may sleep for several hours but still wake up feeling unrefreshed because their sleep is repeatedly disrupted.If that person then eats a meal during the afternoon, the body’s natural dip in alertness may expose just how tired they already are.

Former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has confirmed the appointment of Senator Augustine Okwudiri Akobundu as Director-General of the Presidential Campaign Council.

The appointment, which confirmed an earlier exclusive report by the Nigerian Tribune, was contained in a press statement issued by the ADC Presidential Campaign Council on Thursday, which noted the campaign has entered a new phase of organisation, coordination and nationwide mobilisation.

According to the statement, with the council already unveiled, focus now shifts from composition to execution – from assembling the campaign structure to activating it across the country.

‘At the centre of that task is Senator Akobundu, a retired Colonel of the Nigerian Army, former Minister of State for Defence, experienced party administrator and serving Senator representing Abia Central Senatorial District,’ the statement said.

It said his mandate is clear: coordinate political, organisational and operational machinery of the campaign, align its structures across federation and ensure every arm of Presidential Campaign Council works with discipline, coherence and purpose.

The statement described Akobundu as prepared for responsibility by his career spanning military, party administration, executive service and legislature.

A graduate of the Nigerian Defence Academy, Akobundu served the Nigerian Army in several command and staff appointments before retiring as Colonel in 2000, with exposure to strategic planning, coordination and disciplined execution.

Following retirement, he built career in business, politics and public administration, serving as Chairman of Board of Management of University College Hospital, Ibadan, and later as Minister of State for Defence under President Goodluck Jonathan in 2015.

His political experience includes serving as National Vice Chairman and South-East Zonal Chairman, as well as National Organising Secretary, background said to be central to harmonising campaign structures and strengthening field operations.

Currently representing Abia Central Senatorial District in National Assembly, his legislative work has focused on education, infrastructure, healthcare, youth empowerment and human-capital development, including scholarships, vocational and digital-skills programmes, medical outreaches and infrastructure initiatives, and interventions on critical infrastructure including Umuahia-Ikot Ekpene Federal Road.

The statement noted Akobundu formally joined ADC in March 2026 and has since become part of party’s national political structure.

‘His appointment as Director-General therefore brings together the experience of a soldier, administrator, politician and legislator at the operational centre of the presidential campaign,’ it added.

It said: ‘The campaign structure has been unveiled. The leadership is in place. The task before the Director-General is now to convert that structure into a coordinated national campaign operation.’

Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, in Ifedore Local Government Area of Ondo State, has outlined financial self-reliance, stronger institutional partnerships and expansion into medical education as key priorities for its newly inaugurated Governing Council.

The university said the council, chaired by former Group Managing Director of Wema Bank Plc, Mr Ademola Adebise, is expected to lead efforts to strengthen the institution’s financial sustainability, expand its academic frontiers and position it for greater global competitiveness.

Speaking at the inauguration of the fourth Governing Council, founder and Visitor of the university, Chief Michael Ade-Ojo, said the institution had reached a stage where it must begin to reduce its dependence on his personal financial support.

Ade-Ojo, who disclosed that he had invested several billions of naira in the development of the university, said the council should pursue an aggressive endowment drive by establishing stronger links with corporate organisations, philanthropists and other development partners.

He said: ‘The time has come for the university to strive for self-reliance.’

He explained that the university was established to provide quality education for Nigerian youths and reduce the attraction of foreign universities, adding that the institution had grown from 13 programmes and two faculties at inception to 35 fully accredited academic programmes.

The founder charged the new council to build on the foundation laid by previous councils while promoting unity and avoiding divisive politics that could undermine the institution’s development.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Philip Oguntunde, said the administration was also prioritising the diversification of the university’s funding base through endowment and strategic partnerships.

According to him, council members would be expected to deploy their professional and corporate networks to attract organisations and individuals capable of supporting the university’s development.

Oguntunde said the university was equally expanding its academic frontiers, disclosing that the National Universities Commission had recently conducted resource verification for its proposed Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme.

He said the university was awaiting the outcome of the verification exercise and would thereafter invite the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria for an advisory visit.

The Vice-Chancellor said Elizade University planned to commence the MBBS programme in the 2026/2027 academic session, subject to favourable regulatory approvals.

He said other priorities included strengthening research, improving infrastructure, raising academic standards and deepening transparency and accountability in the administration of the institution.

The new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Adebise, described his appointment as a call to service, pledging that the council would provide purposeful leadership anchored on integrity, honesty and diligence.

Adebise said the council would focus on advancing the university’s mission and vision while creating an environment where innovative ideas could thrive.

He commended Ade-Ojo for his sustained investment in the education sector, describing the founder’s contribution as evidence of a commitment to national development.

He also acknowledged the contributions of the immediate past Pro-Chancellor, Emeritus Professor Olufemi Bamiro, and previous councils to the growth and credibility of the university.

MUSIC legend, Sunday Adeniyi Adegeye, famously known as King Sunny Ade, clocked 80 on Tuesday, September 22. Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, Adegeye, also known by the moniker KSA, is one of the Nigerian musicians who popularised the Yoruba Juju music and hoisted it onto the global stage. His international success has earned him a place in history as one of the most influential musicians of all time.

Beginning with the formation of his band in 1967, which he named the African Beats, KSA has traversed several record labels, including Island Records in 1982, before owning his own independent label. His albums, Juju Music, (1982) and Synchro System (1983) put him on the lips of the world, with the 1983 hit earning him a Grammy nomination. He achieved the same feat in 1998, with a Grammy nomination for his album, Odu. Sunny Ade’s move to Island Records came after he was head-hunted by the British label owner, Chris Blackwell. This followed the death of Bob Marley, who was Blackwell’s major musical export from Jamaica. Upon Marley’s death, the label turned towards Africa. Sunny was introduced to Blackwell by Martin Meissonnier, and a deal was struck that led to the 1982 record. The album gave Sunny Ade so much global leverage that he was dubbed ‘the African Bob Marley’. Shortly after, however, he became estranged from Island Records. Even so, his brief stint on the label opened doors for many other African musicians like Mali’s Salif Keita and Senegal’s Youssou N’Dour.

Known globally as the King of World Beats and creator of the Golden Mercury sound, Sunny Ade is undoubtedly one of Black Africa’s greatest artistes. In his decades of musical engagements, he has traversed the world to promote his brand of music in a way that no other Juju musician has. Adegeye hails from Ondo town in Ondo State, though he was born in Osogbo, Osun State, to a church organist father and a trader mother, Maria Adegeye. Maria was a scion of the Akure royal dynasty, with the highly revered Oba Olofinlade Afunbiowo Adesida I, the legendary 41st Deji of Akure Kingdom and patriarch of the influential Adesida royal dynasty, being her relative. He began his musical career with the Federal Rhythm Dandies, a highlife band owned by the famous Yoruba comedian, Moses Olaiya, popularly known as Baba Sala. From there, Sunny Ade formed his own band which he named The Green Spots in 1967. For a very long time, his band was known as the African Beats, but he later switched to the Golden Mercury. This switch was attributed to musical direction and business strategy.

Critics say KSA’s stylistic form of Juju was born out of the style of Tunde Nightingale, a musician of the same genre in the 1970s. Over the decades, however, he has stamped his own art and musical form on the global stage in a transformative manner. He achieves the right blend of beats, stage presence, and a deft deployment of language and rhythm to inhabit a class of his own. Sunny Ade was one of many musicians of the 1970s who enthralled audiences and popularised the Juju genre of Yoruba music. With colleagues like Ebenezer Obey, Emperor Pick Peters, Dele Abiodun, Ahuja Bello and many others, Juju music was characterised by instruments like the Yoruba talking drum and the guitar, which were rooted in Yoruba tradition and custom. Their music was an admixture of age-old Yoruba oral poetry called ewi, with an infusion of dense proverbs and incantations called ogede or ofo. They were delivered in danceable and eclectic rhythms. What these musicians did was recalibrate the tradition of their forefathers and document it for posterity in evergreen songs.

Sunny Ade, however, sidestepped virtually all his colleagues. He fashioned his own brand of Juju music, infusing into it the pedal steel guitar, as well as several attempts at ‘funkifying’ his sound. More than this, he uniquely branded his music through the introduction of the tenor guitar, vibraphone, synthesisers and clarinet into his repertoire. These helped carve a unique blend for his music. As modern instruments entered Sunny Ade’s music, he did not forsake the traditional African elements that made him the darling of millions. Sadly, however, the Juju music establishment became depleted, leaving Sunny Ade and Ebenezer Obey as the sole exponents. Many critics pilloried the incessant rivalry, musical rhetoric and mutual rain of abuses in the Juju genre that gained infamous traction in the 1970s/80s. It was also alleged that, beyond these exchanges, the musicians attempted to spiritually neutralise one another, and that these attempts were responsible for the early downfall and deaths of many of them.

Significantly, Sunny Ade proceeded to do Nigerian music proud through collaborations with famous musicians around the world. He collaborated with Stevie Wonder and Manu Dibango on Wakafrika, as well as with younger artistes at home like Wasiu Alabi Pasuma. It is also on record that in the 1980s Sunny Ade’s works were featured in Hollywood: his music appeared in Breathless, a 1983 film starring Richard Gere. In 1986, One More Saturday Night, a comedy, also featured his music. He then acted in a 1987 comedy by Robert Altman titled O.C. and Stiggs. Sunny Ade also featured in a couple of Nollywood movies in the early 2000s. In recognition of his imprints on the sands of time, King Sunny Ade has been honoured with diverse awards. He was inducted into the Hard Rock Cafe Hall of Fame in 2016, as well as the Headies Hall of Fame in February 2021. As part of his 80th birthday, a music fiesta in his honour was put together by fellow Juju great Evangelist Ebenezer Obey-Fabiyi, popularly known as Ebenezer Obey. Obey led a galaxy of veteran musicians, including Fuji artistes Kollington Ayinla and Abass Akande Obesere, as well as other prominent musical personalities. KSA has brought succour to those who were down, uplifted many lives through his music, and become an exemplar. In the process, he has fought many musical battles and battles for recognition, ultimately becoming a model with his eclectic dancing steps.

We, however, want to use the occasion of KSA’s 80th birthday to deplore the gradual death of his genre, Juju, with another Yoruba genre, Fuji, seeming to take over the stage. There is a dearth of younger talents in Juju, in contrast to what is seen in Fuji, although Fuji itself has its own issues. This points to one indubitable fact: Juju needs reformation. This can start with mentoring a new crop of Juju artistes and extinguishing the infamous and unhealthy rivalry of the past that plagued the genre. KSA, Obey and a sprinkling of others of their generation who remain on the scene can take up this charge. Their songs contain elevated lyrics that diverge from the banality of today’s musicians. As music cannot be made just for music’s sake, and as music cannot serve just one generation, Juju content today must be recreated to carry the highly educative lyrical content of the Sunny Ade hue.