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Osinbajo joins #BugaChallenge, lauds Kizz Daniel at UN tourism conference

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3 years ago

October 23, 2023

Osinbajo graced the conference on Tuesday at the National Arts Theatre, Iganmu in Lagos State. The meeting, which started on Monday, is scheduled to end on Wednesday.

In a Twitter post, Laolu Akande, the vice president’s media aide, said Osinbajo represented President Muhammadu Buhari as a special guest of honour to receive Zurab Pololikashvili, UNWTO’s Secretary-General, to the event. Akande said the conference focuses on leveraging the tourism and creative industries for economic growth.

In a now-viral video from the event, Osinbajo sang the hit track, while remarking about the function of music as a “global language,” as the audience cheerfully join him in a sing-along.

He said, “Music, for example, as we all know, is a global language. Even though people don’t know the meaning of the words of a song, they enjoy the rhythm, and some find out the meaning of lyrics by discovering the cultures and ideas that inspire them.

“But let me just test that theory of mine, that is, that you don’t need to understand the words of any song to enjoy it and to be able to sing it and that music is indeed a very global language. How many people know this song?”

Osinbajo then started a rendition of ‘Buga’, saying, “Koni baje o let me see you go low low low let me see you go low low low Buga wọn, Lemme see Buga wọn” which drew applause and laughter from the audience. You know that your ‘Buga’ has to be a real ‘Buga’,” he said amidst cheers.

According to him, with Nigerian music rendered in different languages worldwide, people are now dancing to Nigerian songs like ‘Buga’.

He further commends the singer, Kizz Daniel, adding that ‘Buga won’ is a Yoruba expression that encourages one to flaunt their success.

“People all over the world are dancing to Kizz Daniel.

“The phrase ‘buga won’ is a Yoruba expression. It means ‘flaunt your hard-won success, take the fruit of your work. Take the opportunity, show off your successes.’ Don’t sit down there thinking ‘my success is too small.’ Feel it, show it off.

“Many people all over the world are squaring up their shoulders and saying, ‘It doesn’t matter how hard it seems or looks, I must show off my own success, no matter how little it may seem to others. It may seem to you that it’s small but I’m just going to buga won anyway,’” Osinbajo said.

Since its release on May 4, 2022, ‘Buga’ has enjoyed massive reception among music lovers and prominent figures across the globe.

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Crowds Gather for Rare Sunrise at Egypt’s Abu Simbel Temple

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4 days ago

October 23, 2026

David Ogunjobi

Hundreds of tourists gathered at Egypt’s Abu Simbel temple to witness the twice-yearly sunrise ceremony illuminating Pharaoh Ramses II’s statue

Hundreds of tourists gathered at Egypt’s Abu Simbel temple on Thursday to witness a spectacular sunrise phenomenon in which sunlight illuminated the face of the statue of Pharaoh Ramses II, an event that occurs only twice a year.

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The ancient astronomical ceremony drew visitors from different parts of the world to the archaeological site in southern Egypt on October 22, one of two dates associated with the phenomenon.

The second occurrence takes place on February 22, when the rising sun illuminates the temple’s interior.

Egyptian tour guide Yasser Fouad described the occasion as extraordinary, saying some visitors had stayed overnight to secure the opportunity to witness the event.

“Today is an extraordinary day, everyone is keen, there are people who stayed over the night, foreigners who actually spent the night in Abu Simbel to see this phenomenon,” Fouad said.

The Great Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel dates back to the 13th century BC and is among Egypt’s most prominent archaeological attractions.

Built during the reign of Ramses II, one of ancient Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs, the temple is renowned for its monumental statues and sophisticated architectural design.

The twice-yearly sunrise phenomenon is a major attraction, drawing visitors eager to witness the interaction between sunlight and the temple’s ancient structure.

The dates have traditionally been associated with significant moments in Ramses II’s life.

October 22 is commonly linked to his birthday, while February 22 is associated with his accession to the throne.

However, the precise historical reasons behind the dates remain debated.

Some archaeologists have proposed alternative explanations, including that they may have marked the pharaoh’s coronation and birthday.

Abu Simbel underwent a major international rescue operation in the 1960s, when archaeologists and engineers relocated the temples to protect them from flooding caused by the construction of the Aswan High Dam.

The monumental structures were cut into large blocks and reassembled at a higher location, preserving the site for future generations.

The relocation was one of the most significant archaeological preservation projects of the 20th century.

Despite the move, the temple continues to attract visitors for its ancient Egyptian art, monumental architecture and remarkable alignment with the rising sun.

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The annual gatherings highlight the enduring appeal of Egypt’s archaeological heritage and the continuing fascination with the astronomical knowledge and engineering achievements of its ancient civilisation.