Oba of Benin, Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, has given open invitation to Afrobeat singer, Crown Uzama, popularly known as Shallipopi,to perform at his 10th coronation anniversary coming up in October this year.
The Oba praised the singer for his promotion of Benin cultural heritage in his songs.
The Oba, in his prayer and best wishes to the singer, acknowledged that he has fans in the palace.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Oba, Osaignovo Iguobaro quoted the Oba as acknowledging the singer’s role “in promoting the cultural heritage of Benin and admitted that some Shallipopi fans are also in his palace.
“By the authority of all my ancestors and the power of almighty God, please do not let us down. We thank God for not letting us down. This son is in our palace, we shall continually put you in our prayers because of the way you are promoting Edo culture all over the world. Those who are bent on rubbishing Edo will have our ancestors to contend with.”
The music star rode on the energy of rare hospitality, alongside Jerry Dl and famous Pluto brothers and family members during his visit where he emblazoned his signature on Benin infant Prince Idugbowa Ewuare’s shirt, after paying respect to the great Benin throne.
