Real Reasons Otunba Damilare King use His Music to Promote Yoruba Culture Revealed !

                                                             Otunba Damilare King 

                                                             King White. Omo OGA

INTERVIEW

By Prince Yomi Tejuosho.

He started singing and writing at the age of twelve. Born koleosho Ibrahim popularly known as Otunba Damilare King, King White (OMO OGA) bare his mind on why he use his music to promote Yoruba Culture. He also talked about his award credits include 2009 Hip Hop upcoming Artist of the Year by abule EGBA forum youths include his collaborations with Azeez Ajobiewe.

Read on to get a feel of some experiences that are dear to his heart and will remain evergreen in his life.

OPU Worldwide Blog: You are known for promoting Yoruba Culture in most of your music. Why?

Otunba Damilare King: The only and best way to stay true to oneself is to represent once background, culture and tradition. I use Yoruba because I am a Yoruba man. I believe my culture and tradition alone offer me more than any other language that can be used as a medium of expression. And more so music has no language.

OPU Worldwide Blog: How did music come about being your thing?

Otunba Damilare King: My years of studying the industry and refining my skills, has helped me develop my musical ideology and style. My powerful use of the Yoruba language and my lyrical abilities sets me apart from most artists in my genre and in my opinion is what makes me ryt king. This unique style, evident on all of my song some of which include isese ft azeez ajobiewe, Solidarity, ASA Wa ft smd ,ifelatiwa, Shaje, Oodua gyration, Oni reason and tribute to M.K.O Abiola.

OPU Worldwide Blog: Where do you get your inspiration for the lyrics of your song?

Otunba Damilare King: God, my environment and God given talent to write, compose and sing. My inspiration also comes through outstanding leadership role of  OGA Otunba Dr. Gani Adams, and his love for the Yoruba race and Nigeria by promoting Yoruba culture across the world.

OPU Worldwide Blog: Who are your mentors in the industry?

Otunba Damilare King: They are quite a number of them, but the ones I cherish most are Fela, King Sunny Ade, Ebenezer Obey, 9ice.

OPU Worldwide Blog: Your advice to youths who aspire to be like you.

Otunba Damilare King: Pray to God almighty for direction and purpose in life, learn from people that are in the type of business or profession that you're venturing into and God will be your Alpha and omega.

 King White. Omo OGA with Otunba Dr. Gani Adams, the Convener of Oodua Progressive Union OPU Worldwide and the National Coordinator Oodua People’s Congress (OPC)

God bless OPU, God bless Otunba Dr. Gani Adams, the Convener of Oodua Progressive Union OPU Worldwide. National Coordinator Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) .


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Dr. Gani Adams, Govs, Obas Converged at Arigidi Akoko as Victor Mobolaji Adewale Conferred with Akinrogun of Arigidi Akoko !

                                                      Chief Victor Mobolaji Adewale

Otunba Gani Adams, Ondo State Deputy Governor, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, OPC, NCC, OPU Worldwide converged at Arigidi Akoko for OPU Most Stylish Coordination Victor Mobolaji Adewale the new Akinrogun of Arigidi Akoko !

Dignitaries from far and wide converge on the ancient city of Arigidi Akoko in Ondo State as OPU Most Stylish Coordinator Victor Mobolaji Adewale, conferred with the title of Akinrogun of Arigidi Akoko and Alhaji Wahab OPU Exco conferred with the title of Amuludun of Arigidi Akoko by Oba Yisa Abu Olanipekun (Zaki of Arigidi Akoko).

The Chieftaincy title Akinrogun of Arigidi Akoko given to Chief Victor Mobolaji Adewale by the Oba Yisa Abu Olanipekun, Zaki of Arigidi Akoko, has a powerful significance. The title is a war title equivalent to General in the conventional Army or military formation.

The coronation ceremony was very colourful and full of excitement witnessed by the Convener of Oodua Progressive Union Worldwide and the National Coordinator of OPC Otunba Dr. Gani Adams, who led members of OPC, NCC, OPU. Also witnessed by his Royal Highness Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi ( Deji Of Akure ). His Excellency Ondo State deputy governor Alhaji Lasisi Oluboyo, 24 standing great obas from across Yoruba land.

Chief Victor Mobolaji Adewale Akinrogun of Arigidi Akoko, Otunba Dr. Gani Adams, Chief Wahab Amuludun of Arigidi Akoko.

His Royal Highness Oba Yisa Abu Olanipekun (Zaki of Arigidi Akoko)

From Chief Vitor Mobolaji Adewale Facebook Page: October 19 at 9:54am :

Agbe ti koko e ye,kii se mi moo se e, bi ko se ELEDUA.I thank all the Indigenes of ARIGIDI AKOKO,ONDO STATE for giving me the chieftancy title of AKINROGUN OF ARIGIDI AKOKO,ONDO STATE with the esteem power of love from OBA YISA ABU OLANIPEKUN (ZAKI OF ARIGIDI AKOKO) and my great boss OTUNBA GANI ADAMS(OODUA) in the presence of OBA ALADETOYINBO ALADELUSI ( DEJI OF AKURE) ,Ondo state deputy governor Alhaji Lasisi Oluboyo and 24 standing great obas from Yoruba land.OPU/OPC members,family and friends.I appreciate you all.

Otunba Dr. Gani Adams,with His Royal Highness Oba Yisa Abu Olanipekun (Zaki of Arigidi Akoko).

Chief Victor Mobolaji Adewale Akinrogun of Arigidi Akoko, with Chief Wahab Amuludun of Arigidi Akoko.

Chief Victor Mobolaji Adewale Akinrogun of Arigidi Akoko, with Prince Akanni Segun Olalekan

God bless OPU, God bless Otunba Dr. Gani Adams, the Convener of Oodua Progressive Union OPU Worldwide. National Coordinator Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) .

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OPU Austria Fed Syrian Refugees

                                                   World Food Day October 16 2015

OPU-Austria joined the global movement to end hunger. OPU Austria, fed some Syrian refugees in Austria at Westbahnhof train station on Saturday 10th of October 2015, you can do the same, Please join the global movement to end hunger.

God bless OPU, God bless Otunba Dr. Gani Adams, the Convener of Oodua Progressive Union OPU Worldwide. National Coordinator Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) .

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Multiple Testimonies of Authentic Abiye Yeyeluwa !

Her Excellency Abiye Yeyeluwa Sonubi-Ogunremi

Distinguished woman Abiye Yeyeluwa Sonubi-Ogunremi, better known for her daily prayers on OPU Worldwide WhatsApp Platform, adds another feather to her cap.

It was a glorious day for Yeye of the House, Abiye Yeyeluwa Sonubi-Ogunremi. The strong member of OPC, NCC and OPU Worldwide was recently honoured by the Nigeria Union of Teachers with NUT Award of Excellence in recognition of her great contribution towards the development of education in Sagamu Local Goverment.

Four days after, Yeyeluwa Sonubi-Ogunremi, took to her Facebook page with multiple testimonies saying: Emi lolope, emi ma lolope o, e wa wore Baba, e wa wola baba laye mi, emi ma lolope o. Thank you my brothers an sisters who rejoiced with me with your presence, through calls, text messages, fb messages for your financial, moral and spiritual support before, during and after my coronation as lYA ABIYE, yesterday on the 9th of October 2015. In fact, its only GOD that can thank you and reward you abundantly for your efforts to make the day a success. Eyin ni aso iyi mi ti mo fi nbora, ajosepo wa koni dibaje, ire na akari gbogbo wa, amin ase. You are all appreciated sirs and mas.

Thank God for my elevation to the post of Abiye Olola Olola. All glory, honour and adoration to GOD in the highest.

                                                      All glory be to Lord Jesus Christ 

I THANK GOD FOR THE AWARD OF EXCELLENCE BESTOWED ON ME TODAY MONDAY 5TH AUGUST 2015 BY NIGERIA UNION OF TEACHERS (NUT) AS A DISTINGUSHED FELLOW OF TEACHING PROFESSION IN RECOGNITION OF MY CONTRIBUTION TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF EDUCATION IN SAGAMU LOCAL GOVERNMENT. I THANK THE POWERFUL CHAIRMAN, COM ABIODUN SAMUEL AND HIS EXCO, MY INVITES WHO GRACED THE DAY WITH ME AND THOSE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE SUCCESS OF TODAY'S AWARD, NO TEACHERS, NO NATION, TEACHERS ARE GREAT, NO CONTROVERSY, TEACHING IS THE MOTHER OF ALL PROFESSION, NO TACKLE. GREAT NIGERIA TEACHERS!!!

Her Excellency Abiye Yeyeluwa Sonubi-Ogunremi, thanked the Yoruba leader Otunba Dr. Gani Adams, for promoting Yoruba and African culture across the world.  

God bless OPU, God bless Otunba Dr. Gani Adams, the Convener of Oodua Progressive Union OPU Worldwide. National Coordinator Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) .

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Meet European Great Man of Power and Style-ABO !

                                               His Excellency Akogun Banji Ojo. ABO

Akogun Banji Ojo, the European Coordinator for Oodua Progressive Union, is a versatile, business and veteran broadcaster, well acknowledged for his experiences in the fields of his calling.

Akogun Banji Ojo, with Yoruba leader Otunba Dr. Gani Adams, the Convener of Oodua Progressive Union Worldwide and the National Coordinator of OPC.

Akogun Banji Ojo, the OPU European Coordinator with former Governor of Ekiti State Kayode Fayemi.

                                          Akogun Banji Ojo at Ooni Palace in Ile Ife.

               ABO, Sunny Ofehe and Ndubuisi Elvis Iruh @ The Magazine Achievers Award.

Akogun, is a public figure and always looks fantastic anytime he goes out, either in his immaculate white agbada or even in suits and his shoes are not common ones.

With his position as the Oodua Progressive Union European Coordinator, Akogun, has successfully unite Yoruba and Ibo together in Netherlands.

Akogun, stated during his interview with OPU Hot Seat Crew that, OPU housing project has commenced 13 months ago and all members of Oodua Progressive Union worldwide will benefit from the massive housing projects.

OPU HOT SEAT WITH ABO. Click here to read more : http://opuworldwide.blogspot.ae/2015/09/on-hot-seat-with-akogun-banji-ojo.html

The great man celebrated his birth day on the 1st of October 2015,  we wish him many more years on earth.

God bless OPU, God bless Otunba Dr. Gani Adams, the Convener of Oodua Progressive Union OPU Worldwide. National Coordinator Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) .

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OPU Worldwide Salute Yomi Fash Lanso !

                                                        Oluwayomi Ifashola Lanso

Oluwayomi Ifashola Lanso, popularly known as Yomi Fash, is an ardent believer in the indigenous use of native language in movies.

Yomi Fash, is an actor that loved his language and he believed in his tribe and origin as a Yoruba man. Yomi Fash, has never seen his language Yoruba as secondary. He believed that the Yoruba language is primary and other languages are secondary.

The popular Nigeria actor has traveled all around the world promoting Yoruba culture with the Yoruba leader, Otunba Dr. Gani Adams, the Convener of  Oodua Progressive Union (OPU) Worldwide and the National Coordinator of OPC.

Yomi Fash Lanso studied Business Administration and he leaves his banking job for acting. Today Oluwayomi Ifashola Lanso, is one of the most successful Nigeria actors.

God bless OPU, God bless Otunba Dr. Gani Adams, the Convener of Oodua Progressive Union (OPU) Worldwide. National Coordinator Oodua People’s Congress (OPC) .

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