…Olojede, Ogunsina, Others Make Committee as Odugbesan Accepts Appointment Ahead of October 3 Concert
Preparations have intensified for the much-anticipated Fola Homecoming Concert as the Oyo State Agency for Youth Development (AYD) has unveiled the committee saddled with coordinating the star-studded homecoming celebration for Ibadan-born music sensation, Fola.
The Agency named Kunle Odugbesan, the State chairman of entertainment stakeholders in Oyo State, as Chairman of the Fola Homecoming Concert Planning Committee, alongside other members appointed to help stage the event successfully.
The concert, organised in partnership with the Oyo State Government and coordinated by the Agency for Youth Development, is scheduled to be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Agodi Gardens, Ibadan, Oyo State.
Accepting his appointment as Chairman of the committee, Odugbesan expressed his readiness to take on the responsibility, signalling his commitment to working with other members of the committee and relevant stakeholders to deliver a memorable homecoming celebration.
The appointment places Odugbesan at the centre of preparations for an event expected to bring together music lovers, young creatives, entertainment stakeholders and fans of Fola for a celebration of the artist’s connection with his hometown.
The Fola Homecoming Concert is also expected to provide a platform for celebrating youth creativity and the growing influence of Ibadan-born talents in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
The full member list is: Fola Homecoming Committee Members
- Kunle Odugbesan – Chairman +234 803 792 7300
- Tunde Atanda – Secretary – +234 803 464 9018
- Oluwatosin Odita – Head of Operations – +234 805 088 1232
- Wale Waves Olakolu – +234 803 646 4067
- Damilola Oladehin – +234 813 529 6062
- Ayoade Olusegun – +234 814 942 4639
- Awoyungbo Gideon – +234 901 155 1307
- Oluwaseun John Adedimeji – 0814 922 3891
- Ajoke Faleye –
- Funmi Adebomi (Funmi Dudu) – +234 810 267 4227
- Legal Adviser – Bunmi Apantaku Esq – +234 906 424 8263
- Modupe Bankole (MC Lagbaja) +234 805 103 4129
- Olufemi Ayangbesan (DJ Secxy) +234 705 921 2387
- Rotimi Ige (ROY) +234 805 338 4048
- Damola Layade +234 803 084 7979
- Abimbola Smart +234 816 786 0520
- Olojede Victor (S.A Students’ Affairs)
08169545820 - Afolabi Oluwafemi Stephen
+2348038525567 - Osungbaro Oluwaseye (DAGS)
+2348033783304 - Ogunsina Micheal
+2348103310748 - Opeyemi Rasheed Olawale
07062636237 - Olaniyan Matthew Jesugbemi
09095680116 - Akinola Adebayo (Mc Worship)
+2347065851115 - Olalere Benedict Adetunji
07061830662 - Amb. Tayo Odelade
0701 183 1858
With October 3 drawing closer, attention is now turning to the line-up of artistes, entertainment personalities and activities expected to make the homecoming a major attraction on Ibadan’s entertainment calendar.
For Fola, the concert represents a return to his roots; for his fans in Ibadan, it promises to be a homecoming celebration to remember.
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