Front-line and long-standing broadcasting outlet, Radio Lagos, has over many years of being in the business of information dissemination, remained outstanding in its operations. Also, in its bid to live up to expectations in entertaining the teeming audience and Lagosians, management of Radio Lagos/Eko FM, a couple of years back, initiated idea of a platform where Lagosians can be treated to a greater entertainment experience, by organizing an annual event, Amititi Day, an avenue that enables people come around to see their favorites artistes entertain in live performances.
Positive responses have no doubt kept the initiative alive, and as this year’s edition tagged, Amititi Day 2022, the organizers have hinted it’s going to be a memorable experience.
Come Sunday July 31st 2022, D’ Arena, inside the premises of Lagos Broadcasting House, Agidingbin road, Ikeja, will come alive, when carnival-like musical event as powered by Radio Lagos, Amititi Day 2022, will take place. The annual show is expected to be fun-filled and memorable with the array of musical stars that are lined up to make the event a talk of the town.
Some of the artistes billed to spice up the day include highly rated Fuji singers like Wasiu Alabi Pasuma, Sule Alao Malaika, Sule Adio Atawewe, Sir Shina Akanni and Asimiyu Ajebori. Also on the bill of performance are St. Janet, Dare Melody, Southy Arewa, Rukayat Gawat, Mega 99, Boye Best, among many more.
A uniform Ankara fabric that is being sold at the premises of Lagos Broadcasting House, Agidingbi, and other points around Lagos metropolis, guarantees entry into the show arena. The event kicks off at 12pm. Also, attendees are going to be offered free food and drinks, to make the fun a total package.
The General Manager Radio Lagos/ Eko FM, Jide Lawal, in a brief chat with JustNews, speaks about essence of Amititi Day.
“As a radio station that has become an institution, we recognize fact that our responsibility in the society has grown from keeping people abreast of information. That is why we engage in different activities that impact the people positively. For instance, we just wrapped up herbal medicine fair. The fair is an avenue that afford people cater for their health with herbal medicine. In the same way, we do such event for those in building industry. These are part of what we consider our responsibilities to the society. So coming to the essence of Amititi Day, it is basically a day marked out to bond with our audience in an entertaining form. It creates a sense of belonging for them. Also, it’s an avenue to foster unity among the people, because people of different faiths come around to watch various artistes of their interest. In the cause, brisk businesses are also carried out by various individuals. We can continue actually continue to talk about the essence”. Lawal explained.
In the same vein, Director Marketing Department Radio Lagos/Eko FM, who doubles as Chairman Organizing Committee of Amititi Day 2022, Kayode Adumadeyin highlights the significant improvement on 2022 edition.
He dropped hint that some improvement have been made to ensure this year’s edition is better than the previous. “I can say there are one or two improvements to Amititi Day 2022. For instance, we are using a bigger space, D’Arena. The space will accommodate more people and create better ambience. In the area of the artistes billed to perform, we have added a couple of new ones to get the list longer. and of course, there is going to be free food and drinks for everyone. Basically, what we doing this year is a little bit above what we had in the past, and we can only continue to get better. I can tell Lagosians are going to have a memorable event with Amititi Day 2022”. He said.
