Popular musician, Bamidele Ajetomobi, aka Dele Bravo, has described the efforts of the Dr. Kayode Fayemi Administration in rejuvenating the dying culture and tradition of Ekiti State through the Council for Arts and Culture as a laudable, commendable and exciting development.
Ajetomobi said: “Governor Fayemi has through his value restoration and cultural policy showed the world that his cosmopolitanism has not blocked out his native intelligence and cultural identity.”
He also described the appointment of Ambassador Wale Ojo-Lanre as the Director General, Ekiti State Council for Arts and Culture as an attestation to Fayemi’s genuine intention to his value reorientation policy.
He said Ojo-Lanre is a round peg in a round hole
Ajetomobi, who spoke during his visit to the Council, expressed optimism that Ekiti State would soon be in the front row of those using culture, arts, tourism and entertainment as tools for economic development.
He said: “I have been following the Council activities since April and I can boldly say we’ve never had it so good.
“I know how the state was before now and with what I am seeing on daily basis, I have hope that Ekiti will soon overtake others.”
The Efon Alaaye born musician promised to collaborate with the Council in showcasing Ekiti cultural heritage through music locally and internationally.
While welcoming Ajetomobi to his office, Ojo-Lanre said the mandate of the council is to rejuvenate, promote, develop and brand culture and arts, shifting its perception from being a mere entertainment endeavour to an empowerment agent
He said: “Already we are going into partnership with stakeholders in arts and culture industry and we will want you to be part of the success story.”
During the meeting, the state cultural troupe engaged Ajetomobi in a collaborative musical to thrill the council management and staff who joined the DG to welcome him.
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