… It’s an effective solution to reducing human stress
By Bianca Iboma-Emefu
To reduce stress and release the power of music to suit the soul of many stressed residents of Igbogbo- Ikorodu community in Lagos,BBS Event and Entertainment in collaboration with Clayview Hotel during the Easter/Eid season held a musical concert to the relieved of many who are pained, distressed after the election results.
The jams were known as Itunu Awe Gbam, and Easter Gbam, this are the maiden editions of each event, according to the organizer Mr Israel Aremu.
“Music has a profound effect on both the emotions and the body. Faster music can make you feel more alert and concentrate better. Upbeat music can make you feel more optimistic and positive about life. A slower tempo can quiet your mind and relax your muscles, making you feel soothed while releasing the stress of the day.
“Music is effective for relaxation and stress management.Aremu ventured into showbiz 15 year ago in Ibadan but relocated to Igbogbo-Ikorodu two years ago and saw the need to empower youths in the area using entertainment.
He scouted the environment and discovered the need to propagate the entertainment industry and develop budding talent in the area.
Aremu unplugged his musical shows and created an ambience for relaxation in Igbogbo, a community in Ikorodu-Lagos.He started rolling out on festive season, like during the Easter season he had a show,to prevent people from the area, traveling several miles to get entertained.
“My music shows usually offer a lot of fun but this does not mean you won’t get education.We strike a balance, it’s easy to attend and you will get value for the money spent. Instead of traveling miles for shows, couple with traffic and places you aren’t familiar with in Lagos city, you might get late to the venue and may not enjoy the show.
“There are certain requirements, a lot of things need to be done, to help achieve a classic musical show.
BBS musical shows are more enjoyable and you not have any feeling out of place, because we made our world beautiful.
Furthermore, Aremu said young, talented and gifted Rasaq Iyanda ,Aremo Osupa and his Fuji Metro thrilled his audience not just for festive season but brought satisfaction to their soul.
Iyanda melodious song were captivating and at the same time edifying he sat down quietly in his apparels rendering melodious songs to the admiration of invited guests and audience. The sound of organ humming was trailing his music likened as a therapy for the sick.
This concert aimed at lifting souls and equally provides jobs for talented youths. We try to encourage those who are in the environment,just to develop them.I have use my platform to engaged a lot of young persons.
Throwing more light on the musical event,Aremu promised to use his platform to develop talented and gifted artistes.
Apart from creating an entertainment hub in Igbogbo, other activities lined up is to give back to society.
“We are giving back to the society in terms of targeting the Music Masters’ those whom God has given or deposited talent of singing have where the upcoming singers can be nurtured and tutored. We want to create awareness and also encourage others, to achieve their goal.
Also in attendance were notable dignitaries who have contributed to the development of the industry and have been truly supportive, this include Prince Remi Shitta Bay, Prince Taiwo and Alhaji Ade Akinalade Adelerede