Chief Olusegun Obasanjo – Naked at the Glover

This Baba is a mercurial character o. Na expert in stealing the show. That was how he just walked with swagger towards the brand new Olu of Warri and just knelt in front of someone that is far younger than his last grandchild.

As he knelt, he whispered to Olu, “Just calm down, make dem take picture, I go stand up” Olu sef, great guy-man just understand the ‘paro’ himself just ‘kak’ there and pose for picture.

So, if you see a former President, Military Head of State, Civil War hero, international statesman and all-round influential man including Igboho’s mediator kneel anywhere in the world, it will be sure to capture the imagination of the people.

That is how that picture went viral and almost dislodged the whole ceremony in the face of the whole world.
This Sunday, Chief Obasanjo has confirmed that he will be attending my play ‘Aremu’ which depicts his wonderful and very colourful life at the historic Glover memorial Hall in Lagos.

I have sent him a two-page letter on why he should not come and kneel for me. Me, I no be gentleman at all o as Fela talk am. As he dey walk towards me, I will also be walking towards him. As he kneels down, me go prostrate flat for ground.
He go say “No, Edgar, stand up, let me do my thing.” I go answer am “Baba, mbok leave me o. Na school fees I dey find. No come spoil am for me. Stand up first, me go stand up after you.”

Aremu played to very enthusiastic crowds last week and would this week continue its wonderful run with Chief Obasanjo in full attendance. First Bank and Wema Bank with Akintoye Akindele’s Platform Capital did this for Nigerians. See you there.