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Air Warriors Hails Sunday Dare At 54

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5 years ago

May 29, 2020

The Management and Players of Air Warriors Basketball Club of Abuja, has congratulated the minister of youth and sports development, Sunday Dare, on his 54th birthday today.

In a statement signed by the chairman of the Air Warriors, Abdulmajid, Solademi, noting that Dare has achieved great success in the youth and sport sector in the country just barely nine months in office while commending his support to the Abuja based basketball club.

“As we get to celebrate your 54-year birthday we can say with all sense of modesty that we should celebrate every birthday anniversary with prayers for us to thank Allah for all the blessings and the bounties He showered upon us,” he said.

“On behalf of the management and players of Air Warriors, I congratulated Sunday Dare on this special day. He has done well so far as the sports minister towards changing the fortunes of the Nigerian sports sector to that of the international best practices”.

According to the Air Warriors boss “We also want to thank the minister for his support to the Air Warriors team and his encouragement which inspired us to the win the 2019 women’s basketball league last year in Lagos”.

“We pray that Almighty Allah will continue to grant you wisdom and knowledge to discharge your duties in taking Nigerian sport to the next level ”.

Recall that the Air Warriors emerged the champions of the 2019 National Women’s basketball league in their debut season.

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Minister of Arts and Culture Pays Tribute to Late Highlife Icon Mike Ejeagha

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2 hours ago

June 7, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy mourns the passing of Nigeria’s highlife legend, Mike Ejeagha, who departed this life on Friday, June 6, 2025, at the age of 95.

The Minister extends condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Mike Ejeagha, in a statement issued on Saturday through her Senior Assistant on Media and Publicity Nneka Ikem Anibeze praying that his soul rests in peace.

Musawa describes the late icon as a legend whose contributions to Nigeria’s culture through music and folklore cannot be set aside.

“The nation has lost a treasure trove of cultural heritage and musical genius. Mike Ejeagha’s contributions to Nigerian music are immeasurable, and his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.

“Mike Ejeagha’s impact on Igbo culture and music is undeniable. His extensive discography, comprising over 300 recordings archived in the National Archives of Nigeria, is a testament to his dedication to preserving and promoting our rich cultural heritage.

“As we mourn the passing of this musical icon, we celebrate his life and legacy. May his music continue to inspire and educate future generations of Nigerians,” the Minister said.

Ejeagha’s distinctive style of Igbo folk music, which resonated across multiple generations, has earned him a revered place in Nigeria’s cultural history. His mastery of transforming Igbo folklore and proverbs into captivating musical narratives educated and entertained audiences, cementing his status as a custodian of oral tradition.

The Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy calls on Nigerians to join in paying tribute to this legendary musician and folklorist, honoring his memory by continuing to promote and preserve our cultural heritage.

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