Biography of elijah oluwagbemiga adeboye funwontan

Naijafans

Naijafans

Thread Starter
Administrator
Staff member
Local time
Today 9:45 AM
NaijaCash
9,871
ELIJAH OLUWAGBEMIGA ADEBOYE

A MAN OF MANY TALENTS

Elijah Oluwagbemiga Adeboye was born on the 30th of September 1959 at Odeomu, Osun State, southwestern Nigeria.

At birth, he was known as Elijah Oluwagbemiga Adeboye, but as at the time of his death, it became difficult to keep track of his names.
1672825875620.jpg
The names were as a result of his exploits in humour and music.

Some of the names are Funwontan, Alhaji Pastor Oluwo, Abefe, Jengbetiele, Itu baba Ita, Alaye mi Gbengulo and Apogunpote of Yoruba Land.

Elijah Oluwagbemiga Adeboye was a versatile entertainer, a singer, an orator, a comedian a broadcaster and a songwriter.

Some of his songs did not go the usual ‘words and melody’ way, as he carved his own style of singing. And some of his songs are ijinle oro latori ite mimo, oro sunnukun, pàṣán oro, Funwontan, London yabis, Oduology, Itu baba Ita and many more which he used to educate and entertainment his audience.

Adeboye was a chief host of a popular radio program presented in Lagos State Broadcasting Corporation in the early 1980s where he got the household name Funwontan Oduology He was also described as merchant and performer of traditional Oduology by his fans.

Alaye mi Gbengulo, as he was called by fans, was a mentor to many. Some of those who hold him in high esteem are: Abbey Fagboro, Ereke ni Soobu, Bashiru Adisa better known as Baba Gboin.

The ace broadcaster and master of ceremony hit stardom before comedy became a big industry as it is today.

He died on Wednesday, April 30, 2003 and was buried on Wednesday, May 14, 2003

May his Beloved Soul continue to rest in peace.
 
Last edited:
  • Tags
    about gbenga adeboye gbenga adeboye
  • Richest Naijafans User

    Most NaijaCash

    Naijafans
    Naijafans
    9,871 NaijaCash
    N
    NL SOFT
    2,593 NaijaCash
    SACHSTOSHI
    SACHSTOSHI
    578 NaijaCash
    maventechie
    maventechie
    569 NaijaCash
    Naijablog
    Naijablog
    397 NaijaCash
    Naijababe
    Naijababe
    272 NaijaCash
    bestosteopathy1
    bestosteopathy1
    205 NaijaCash
    K
    A
    anngardner97
    117 NaijaCash
    bettydawson
    bettydawson
    113 NaijaCash