“I feel successful even after being in the industry for a
fulfilling 35 years and more. For me, 50 marks the end of my first half and the
beginning of the second half. I ended the first in a big way, I am starting the
next in a bigger way.” This is popular actor, Saheed Balogun’s response when
asked how he felt turning 50.
Giving a breakdown of his plans for his 50th birthday
ceremony scheduled for July 4 – 7, the actor explained that on the first day,
he would visit the accident victims at University Teaching Hospital (UCH),
Ibadan, and later deliver a public lecture at the Theatre Arts department of
the institution.
According to him, Day 2 will be “An Evening with Saheed
Balogun, Corporate Bodies and Stars” with two segments being anchored by
comedian Ali Baba and Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed,
and with ace comic, Gbenga Adeyinka the 1st and screen diva, Kate Henshaw as
MCs while Denrele Edun would be on the red carpet.
On Day 3, the actor said he would be visiting the Remand
Home and Nigerian Prison; while Day 4, which is the grand finale, will have
star actress Joke Silva and comedian Omobaba as anchors, as fuji maestro, Wasiu
Ayinde aka K1 the Ultimate, rounds off the ceremony with grand performance at
Grandeur Events Centre, Oregun, Lagos.
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