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Senator Mudashiru Husain Hails Alh. Gbadebo Ajao on New Religious Leadership Role
Senator Husain congratulates Alhaji Ajao on his Baba Adinni turbaning, celebrating his leadership, faith, and community development in Osun State
Distinguished Senator Mudashiru Oyetunde Husain, APC apex leader in Ejigbo Local Government and leading gubernatorial aspirant for Osun 2026, has extended warm congratulations to Alhaji Abdul Azeez Gbadebo Ajao, the APC Leader of Ede Federal Constituency, on his turbaning as Baba Adinni of Ido-Osun Central Mosque.
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In a statement issued by his media office, Senator Husain described the honour as a “well-deserved recognition for a man whose life demonstrates unwavering commitment to the sociopolitical growth and spiritual upliftment of his people.”
He noted that Alhaji Ajao’s elevation to the revered spiritual position is “a testament to his decades of service anchored on humility, faith, community advancement, and responsible leadership.”
“Alhaji Ajao exemplifies the rare blend of a political leader and a spiritual pillar, who uses his influence not only to build people and institutions, but to unite communities under values of peace, compassion, and shared progress,” Senator Husain said.
The lawmaker further praised Ajao for consistently deploying his goodwill toward community development, emphasising that his new role will further bolster his contributions to Islam and humanity at large.
He prayed that Almighty Allah grant the newly installed Baba Adinni long life, sound health, and sustained wisdom to continue guiding the younger generation and promoting harmony within the Muslim community.
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“May this honour mark the beginning of greater responsibilities and greater rewards in this life and the hereafter,” Senator Husain concluded.
The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.
Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.
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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.
Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.
The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.
It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.
Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.
Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”
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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”
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