By Bimbo Esho
Cerebral, charismatic,
handsome, humorous,
jovial, polished,
refined, smooth,
suave, urbane,
trailblazer etc. are words that best describe you dad.
When the history of Music, especially regarding our indigenous repertoire is to be truly and authoritatively written your name will continually resound and have global acclaim and respect.
I wish Dad that you were here today to read all the positive comments from all and sundry. There is no doubt that you have lived a good life and left a positive impact on the minds of people.
You sacrificed the entirety of yourself to ensure that the works of our indigenous musicians are not forgotten in the annals of history.
Gradually you lived to become an enviable musical stream with your Evergreen Music treasure of Yesteryears to behold.
You were selfless and an enigma who saw the future. You invested the whole of yourself in people. With your Midas touch, you gave a lot of people reason to live again through your gentle mien and softspoken words always filled with wisdom.
With the vintage songs in your repertoire, you added more years to the lives of those around you and you effortlessly got them drunk with the vintage music of Yesteryears.
When time demands to know our father’s names, we shall trace our heritage to your MUSICAL EMPIRE
SUN RE OOO BABA MUSICIAN
- The funeral programme for the late Esho begins on Thursday, August 29 with his lying in state and funeral service on August 30 at RCCG, Ikoyi.
