Afro-Jazz Songstress, Creative Icon & Cultural Ambassador
Venue: Ojez Lounge, National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos
Date: Sunday, October 26, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM Prompt
- Guest Arrivals & Registration (5:00 PM – 5:30 PM)
- Welcoming of guests, dignitaries, and media personalities
- Light background jazz music by the Ojez Band
- Distribution of event programs and seating arrangements
- Red-Carpet Reception (5:30 PM – 6:00 PM)
- Grand arrivals and interviews with invited guests and entertainers
- Photo sessions and press highlights celebrating Yinka Davies
- Live background performance by an acoustic duo
- Recognition of Special Guests (6:00 PM – 6:15 PM)
- Acknowledgement of VIPs, artists, industry leaders, and cultural icons
- Special mention of Yinka Davies’ longtime collaborators and mentees
- Opening Remarks (6:15 PM – 6:30 PM)
- Welcome remarks by the Master of Ceremonies
- Brief overview of The Forum by O’jez vision and cultural mission
- Keynote Address (6:30 PM – 6:45 PM)
- Address by Effiong Nyong, Entertainment Director, O’jez Group
- Reflections on Yinka Davies’ artistic journey and influence
- Musical Interlude – “Soul of the Stage” (6:45 PM – 7:00 PM)
- Live performance by the O’jez Band featuring classic Afro-jazz and soul numbers inspired by Yinka Davies
- Tribute Performances (7:00 PM – 7:20 PM)
- Special renditions by guest artists celebrating Yinka’s music and creative legacy
- Poetic interlude titled “The Voice of Grace”
- Fireplace Conversation with Yinka Davies (7:20 PM – 7:55 PM)
- Interactive Q&A session moderated by Segun Arinze
- Engaging discussion on art, womanhood, mentorship, and Afro-jazz evolution
- Citation & Award Presentation (7:55 PM – 8:20 PM)
- Reading of Citation & Biography of Yinka Davies
- Presentation of the Special Recognition Award by The Forum by O’jez
- Acceptance remarks by Yinka Davies
- Celebration Moment (8:20 PM – 8:35 PM)
- Photo session with honoree and guests
- Toast to Yinka Davies and her remarkable contributions
- Vote of Thanks & Closing (8:35 PM – 8:45 PM)
- Closing remarks by a representative of The Forum by Ojez
- Appreciation to partners, guests, and media
- Afterglow & Networking (8:45 PM – Till Late)
- Socializing, interviews, and relaxed networking
- Live DJ set featuring Afro-soul and jazz classics
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