The day's ceremony began at exactly 7am when the respected award-winning artiste delivered a short address before flagging off the walk from the National Stadium.
Tagged: Walk With Daddy Showkey, the event which was to sensitize Nigerians on the importance of keeping fit and staying healthy was supported by Federal Road Safety Corps.
Daddy showkey whose story can be encapsulated as that of " From Ghetto To Glory" walked from the Stadium, Alaka, Iganmu, he was emotional along the way as he revealed that he used to live around the dumpsite, scavenging and selling scrap metal.
Every step of the way, passersby were cheering as cars stopped to catch a glimpse or quickly steal a photo opportunity. Of course, the ever humble Showkey kept waving back in appreciation.
The walk hit an all time high when it got to Malu Road in Ajegunle, all hell let loose. There was a din as hundreds hailed their local hero and joined the fun.
Showkey made a brief stop in front of the local government where he bowed, placing his forehead on the ground.He informed everyone that his grandmother had informed him that his placenta was buried on that very spot.
He then marched majestically to his mother, Mama floxy 's home. Mama showered him with prayers and wished everyone well.
It was after that motherly blessing that he walked to the popular Aunty Ego Bluewater Bar to formally launch the #LionClanFoundation.
He revealed that having been born and bred in Ajegunle popularly called the Ghetto City, he knows first hand the ravaging effect of poverty. "The foundation will focus on skill acquisition and empowerment while taking many youths from poverty to prosperity.We want to give them hope.
Some of his close friends who came to support him included:Editor, Ovation International, Michael Effiong, Mr John Enabudoso( organiser, Ajegunle to the world), Shola Omaghomi & Chuddy K
Pic by Anuoluwapo Openiyi
Story By Michael Effiong
Nice one daddy showkey
ReplyDeleteChai he has really come a long way.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to him
Ajegunle to the world.. positive vibes only..all made na made
ReplyDeleteNice move. May God bless him
ReplyDeleteI remember back in the days, Not everyone was proud of claiming Ajegunle.some even funkified it as Olodi Apapa.
ReplyDeleteThen comes Daddy Showkey with his movement.. A.J city, promoting Ajegunle and boom..the narrative changes.
I Stan!
“Olodi Apapa” 😂
DeleteFrom ghetto to glory 👍👌
ReplyDeleteWell done daddy showkey
U can take a man out of the ghetto but u might never take the ghetto out of the man.i used to wonder what happened to the likes of marvelous Benji, Junior and pretty,daddy fresh.I grew up in Ajegunle and found out even ghetto get class lol..those staying around Wilmer and it everons are from "olodi Apapa "while from bandry,Tolu to Apapa canal Na Ajegunle proper.
ReplyDeleteOgeamKa u na babe from the hood
DeleteLol yeah ,
DeleteIf you’re from Awodi Ora Estate,Akerele,Cardoso etc all the way to Saint Mary’s you’re “posh” from Boundary All the way na Ajegunle 😂
I spent 6 years there 😂 my Dad is of Nigerian Decent and he parachute my Arse off to Nigeria(Ajegunle to be precise) the first few months was somewhat tough as I couldn’t make much friends(always getting curfew from my Nana) but I’d often go to Saint Mary’s to play lawn tennis .
I’d love to visit Again !
Deenity sealord,I hail!!! and Anonymous 14:15,pls do visitoo but be warned things are no longer the same.Trailer Trucks have turned our beloved A.J to their park while the Government has turned a blind eye(Na this one dey pain me pass when ever I visit.Na God hand we dey.
DeleteCan't believe me shedding tears as i read this. There is hope for Nigeria
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I got emotional especially as he bowed down in front of the local government office.
DeleteHappy belated birthday Daddy Showkey.
Wow!!!!!!!!!!👌👌👌👌👌👌👌👌
ReplyDeleteNice one daddy showkey
ReplyDeleteNice one showkey
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