Encomium
-Ignores all-white ensemble dress code
Afro-beat king, Femi Kuti was pleasantly surprised at Encomium White Gig, on Sunday, December 22, 2013, when he was honoured for his 4th Grammy awards nomination.
The 51 year-old musician, who was accompanied by his sister (Yeni Kuti) and friend, Mallam Abdul Okwechime, didn’t have a clue about what was plotted. And days leading to the event -where his citation was read by Ademola Oyinlola (former NTA newscaster and now an Executive Director at Tell Magazine), Femi Segun (former diplomat, polyglot and master of ceremonies) and Yemi Sodimu (actor and broadcaster) – he was not told about the White Gig.
On Sunday, December 22, the pressure for him to adorn white was intense – and he ignored all pleas, choosing instead the most colourful attire in his wardrobe.
But at the event, at Yard 158, Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos, he acknowledged that if he had been told, he would have complied with the dress code.
Full of gratitude for the recognition, Femi Kuti was emotional as he responded to the citation and honour.
