This is a season of multiple celebrations for the musical couple, Tunde and Wunmi Obe, popularly known as T.W.O. A few days back, Tunde attained the golden age of 50. Also, his band T.W.O that has become a point of positive reference and a source of inspiration to many people also clocked 30.
What makes it a triple joy is that Tunde and Wunmi’s marriage is 20 years old. This explains why the duo, Tunde and Wunmi, are in high spirits and decided to mark their life landmarks in a beautiful way, pooling family members, friends, and well-wishers to rejoice with them.
According to Tunde, turning 50 was a remarkable achievement to him as he surges through life’s hurdles.
“At a time when people are not really living long in Nigeria, turning 50 is a big deal to me. My father died when he was 46, while Wunmi’s father died at 49. So, I have outlived both our parents and, for me, that is a major thing”.
Speaking also on how they have managed their family and music career for 30 years, he said, “family comes first and I will gladly drop music if I had to choose. However, I have been able to combine everything and its working well. I am glad, I am still here and T.W.O. is 30 years amid ups and downs.
The grand finale of the event, which is Tunde Obe @ 50 Dinner
was held on Saturday, 1st September 2018, at Ijakadi Hall, Radisson Blu Hotel situated at 38/40, Isaac John Street, Ikeja, G.R.A. Lagos.
The reception was resplendent, and it witnessed the presence of the high and mighty in the music industry, celebrities, top editors from different media houses etc.
It was a colourful event as the hall was beautifully decorated and classically added a glamorous touch to compliment the aura of the event.
MAYOR AKINPELU, AZU ARINZE, BISI OLATILO HONOUR TUNDE OBE
Among dignitaries who came to celebrate with the duo, Wunmi and Tunde Obe was the Editor-in-Chief of Global Excellence Magazine, Mayor Akinpelu, and of course, veteran broadcaster, MC and the CEO of Biscon Group of Company, Chief Bisi Olatilo.
RUGGEDMAN, YINKA DAVIES, ESSENCE, KENNY SAINT-BROWN AND 9ICE THRILL THE AUDIENCE
There is no doubt that Wunmi & Tunde are a powerful couple and entertainers loved by many people, including the music industry in which they have continued to wax stronger and keep their relevance till date. This was manifested as the hall was filled to the brim with musical artistes, both veterans and new artistes. Among those musicians who made it to the event and thrilled the audience with their powerful renditions when invited by the MC are Ruggedman, Yinka Davies, Essence, Kenny Saint-Brown, 9ice, and many others.
GBENGA ADEYINKA COMPERES THE EVENT
Tunde Obe’s 50th birthday was an event which saw many important personalities in attendance to appreciate God in the singer’s life. You will then agree with us that there was a need for a man who knows how to make his way into the hearts of Kings and Queens to anchor the event.
Gbenga Adeyinka, a multi-award-winning Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter, writer and MC didn’t disappoint at all, as he brought life and laughter into the event, thrilled the guests with comedy from the beginning to the end of the event.
DJ JIMMY JATT HONOURS TUNDE OBE
DJ Jimmy Jatt, a Nigeria’s foremost Disc-Jockey, who is revered as one of the pioneering Hip-Hop DJs in Nigeria was there. He was around all through to honour Tunde & Wunmi Obe, He also did what he knows how to do best.
