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Musiliu Akinsanya (aka Oluomo) Wins The Drum Festival Award in Canada

June 27, 2023 • 1 min read

The Chairman of Lagos State Parks and Garages, LASPG, Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly called MC Oluomo, has been named as one of the winners of The Drum Festival Award by the organisers of the yearly drum fiest in Ontario, Canada.

He was named as the recipient of its Award on Excellence

He would be presented with the award during the Annual Drum Festival (Ayan-Agalu Festival) scheduled for Fuzion Banquet Hall, Toronto, Canada, July 28 this year.

In the letter of award, the organisers stated that Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya’s award is in recognition of his tremendous contributions to African culture and tradition.

According to the release signed by the Publisher of The Drum Online International Media Inc., Prince Segun Akanni, the festival’s committee decided to honour MC Oluomo in recognition of his exemplary display of ‘Omoluabi’ values and principles which had enabled him to carve a niche for himself as an outstanding cultural leader.