Gbenga Adeboye,the one and only Alaye mi Gbengulo.
Elijah Oluwagbenga Adeboye was born in Ode Omu Osun state Nigeria.
On September 30th,1959 to Pa Adeboye and Rebecca Tinuola Adeboye.
Gbenga Adeboye was a versatile entertainer,An orator, comedian,master
Elijah Oluwagbenga Adeboye was born in Ode Omu Osun state Nigeria.
On September 30th,1959 to Pa Adeboye and Rebecca Tinuola Adeboye.
Gbenga Adeboye was a versatile entertainer,An orator, comedian,master
Of ceremony,broadcaster and songwriter.
In the early 80s,he joined the Radio Lagos,his programme on Radio Lagos gave him the pseudo- name Funwotan.
This program was later re-baptised to Gbenga Adeboye in the mix on Radio Lagos and
In the early 80s,he joined the Radio Lagos,his programme on Radio Lagos gave him the pseudo- name Funwotan.
This program was later re-baptised to Gbenga Adeboye in the mix on Radio Lagos and
Gbenga Adeboye in the house on OGBC.
Some of his works include Funwotan 1&2,Ph.D Beetle,ijinle oro lati ori ite mimo 1&2,Aiyetoro, supremacy and controversy,pasan oro,orosunkunnu 1&2 e.t.c
His method was composing songs on one side and crafting comedy on
Some of his works include Funwotan 1&2,Ph.D Beetle,ijinle oro lati ori ite mimo 1&2,Aiyetoro, supremacy and controversy,pasan oro,orosunkunnu 1&2 e.t.c
His method was composing songs on one side and crafting comedy on
The other.
He admonished via songs like Iya(mother) and Yorùbá Ronu and just cracked fans up on track like london yabbis.
Who can never forget his characters like itu baba ita and laisi Abesunpinle.
He was a ventriloquist comedian who could mimic
He admonished via songs like Iya(mother) and Yorùbá Ronu and just cracked fans up on track like london yabbis.
Who can never forget his characters like itu baba ita and laisi Abesunpinle.
He was a ventriloquist comedian who could mimic
Nearly twenty voices during a set.
Gbenga Adeboye's popularity earned him several nicknamed.
Some of the names are Funwotan, Alhaji pastor oluwo,Abefe,Jengbetiele,itu baba ita.
He combined his radio career with comedy, often teasing his fans by
Gbenga Adeboye's popularity earned him several nicknamed.
Some of the names are Funwotan, Alhaji pastor oluwo,Abefe,Jengbetiele,itu baba ita.
He combined his radio career with comedy, often teasing his fans by
Delivering strings of jokes that he promised to complete on his next ablum.
During his lifetime and at his death,he was described as a generous, open-handed, bounteous and carefree person.
Alaye mi Gbengulo,as he was called by fans, was a mentor to many.
During his lifetime and at his death,he was described as a generous, open-handed, bounteous and carefree person.
Alaye mi Gbengulo,as he was called by fans, was a mentor to many.
Some of those who hold him in high esteem are Abbey Fagboro,Ereke ni soobu, Bashorun Adisa knowns as Baba Gboin.
Fathia Balogun, nollywood actress hit limelight when she featured as a dancer in one of his music.
Seun Adeboye,one of the sisters of the late
Fathia Balogun, nollywood actress hit limelight when she featured as a dancer in one of his music.
Seun Adeboye,one of the sisters of the late
Comedian,prince Gbenga Adeboye,a presenter and a singer.
Dedicated one of her ablums to her late brother titled 'Omo Majemu' (covenant child).
She talked about his family, personal life and his death. She described him as Wednesday man.
Dedicated one of her ablums to her late brother titled 'Omo Majemu' (covenant child).
She talked about his family, personal life and his death. She described him as Wednesday man.
His sister narrated how he lived before he hit limelight and how Wednesday was special in his life.
According to her,he was born on Wednesday, began his education on Wednesday,started presenting on Wednesday,had his first trip to America on Wednesday
According to her,he was born on Wednesday, began his education on Wednesday,started presenting on Wednesday,had his first trip to America on Wednesday
He released his first album on Wednesday.
Gbenga Adeboye died on Wednesday 30th April 2003 and was laid to rest on Wednesday 14th may 2003 in Jolasco Akute Ogun state.
Continue to rest in peace Alaye mi Gbengulo
Gbenga Adeboye died on Wednesday 30th April 2003 and was laid to rest on Wednesday 14th may 2003 in Jolasco Akute Ogun state.
Continue to rest in peace Alaye mi Gbengulo
Sources; thecableng, HistoryVille.
Photo credit;late prince Gbenga Adeboye Abefe Funwotan fan group on facebook.
Stay tuned for more amazing stories.
Èmi ni Bólánlé oní story 🖋️.
Photo credit;late prince Gbenga Adeboye Abefe Funwotan fan group on facebook.
Stay tuned for more amazing stories.
Èmi ni Bólánlé oní story 🖋️.
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