The show was stunning. The organizational and technical quality of the event was
first class as the much talked about COSON Week began with a grand roll-out at
Trinity House, Victoria Island, Lagos, this Sunday with the spectacular “COSON in
the Church”.
Put simply, it was a show to remember. To mention all the stars present at
COSON in the Church is an exercise in futility.
Of course, Nigeria’s Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, a
well knownmuslimled a high-powered Federal Government delegation to the
never to be forgotten event, exemplifying the all bridge building nature of the
show. Earlier at Trinity House for COSON in the Church was the Hon. Minister of
Transport, Rt. Hon. ChibuikeRotimiAmaechi; Lagos State Governor, Mr.
AkinwunmiAmbode, also sent a high powered delegation to COSON in the Church.
Before the ministration began at the Trinity House auditorium, cameras of all
sorts exploded and explodedon the sumptuous red carpet laid in front of Trinity
House with exquisite decoration and two cocktail points serving a choice of drinks
and soft music playing in the background. Name the media organization in Nigeria
that did not send reporters to cover COSON in the Church and the organization
may never have been heard of.
From the soaring national anthem led by young Nigerian singer, Florentina to the
last beat of the memorable performance byDolzi, the King of melody, it was an
unforgettable evening at Trinity House. Among the many top gospel artistes who
thrilled the ecstatic audience at COSON in the Church were star singers, Essence,
Dieko, Kenny Saint Best, Yoyo, etc. The thirteen- year old Favour Sax who blows
the saxophone like no one else nearly brought the roof down. The Xplicit Dancers
were awesome. The iconic President of the Gospel Musicians Association of
Nigeria (GOMAN), Evangelist FunmiAragbaye was hot on stage.Popular gospel
singer, Nathaniel Bassey was also in Church.
It was truly groovy when Nigeria’s original musical wizkid, Dizzy K Falola who is
now a respected pastor in the UK, flooded memories back with his rendition of a
gospel version of his monster hit song of the 80s, ‘Baby Kilode”. The congregation
just went wild.
Lepacious Bose, the very enigmatic hostess with a style all by herself practically
had the packed audience eating off her hands.
Host Pastor at Trinity House, ItuahIghodalocoordinated the various ministers of
the gospel from diverse denominations who prayed for political stability in Nigeria
and love among the different tribes that make up Nigeria. There were prayers for
economic growth in the country; for jobs for the teaming masses of unemployed
in Nigeria; for the children of Nigeria and the leaders of the country.
When the show was over, the man who burnt the midnight oil putting together
the incredible COSON in the Church, the Chairman, Copyright Society of Nigeria
(COSON), Chief Tony Okoroji, had this to say, “I am humbled”
