The late Nigerian musician Illerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad has been billed to perform at a carnival on his first visit to United States of America (USA), before his sudden and controversial death.
Penpushing reports that the Organisation for the Advancement of Nigerians (OAN), the organisers of the carnival, eventually cancelled his participation at the carvival, following the sad development and mourned the death of the artists on October 1, 2023 as part of activities of the 61st anniversary independent of the country.
The Consul General of Nigeria in New York, Lot Egopija, in his address at the carnival, prayed to God to grant Mohbad’s soul eternal rest and welcomed friends and well-wishers of the country who had come to celebrate with Nigerians.
Penpushing further reports that Egopija who had earlier held its first-ever flag-raising at the Bowling Green Arena as part of activities for the anniversary expressed the hope that the carnival would motivate them to visit Nigeria
The Consulate General of Nigeria in New York pointed out that it was a great honour to see the Nigerian flag hoisted at the financial centre of the world, stressing that it was the largest gathering of Nigerians in diaspora
‘Today, we are gathered here after a parade that is probably the largest gathering of Nigerians in Diaspora. This event is the initiative of OAN and the Consulate is always delighted to partner with them. As we celebrate Nigeria’s 63rd Independence Anniversary, we are glad that a number of ethnic nationalities are here to promote their rich and unique cultures in different ways,’’ he said.
Penpushing also reports that at the request of the organisers, the Consulate Spouses have a food exhibition tagged ‘Taste of Nigeria’, while there is an array of Nigerian music by several artists and the best of Nigerian cuisine by vendors.
The Permanent Representative of Nigeria to the United Nations, Tijjani Muhammad-Bande,in his remarks aligned his remarks with that of the Consul General and thanked Nigerians for coming out to attend the parade and carnival.
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