5 things to remember about Gbenga Adeboye
Gbenga Adeboye, late comedian and broadcaster popularly known as ‘Mr Funwontan’, hit stardom before comedy became a big industry.
The ace broadcaster and master of ceremony, died on April 30, 2003, after losing the battle to a kidney-related ailment.
Here are five things we remember about the multi-talented comedian.
HIS NUMEROUS NAMES
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.
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.
MAN OF MANY TALENTS
Before his death, he was a versatile entertainer. An orator, comedian, master of ceremony, broadcaster and songwriter.
His programmme on Lagos State Broadcasting Corporation gave him the pseudo-name Funwontan.
Some of his songs did not go the usual ‘words and melody’ way, as he carved his own style of singing.
MENTOR TO MANY TALENTS
During his lifetime and at his death, he was described as a generous and carefree person.
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.
Fathia Balogun, Nollywood actress hit limelight when she featured as a dancer in one of his music videos.
WEDNESDAY MAN
In her album titled ‘Omo Majemu’ translated as ‘Convenant Child’, Seun Adeboye, his sister, narrated how he lived before he hit limelight and how Wednesday was special in his life.
According to her, Gbenga Adeboye was born on Wednesday, September 30, 1959; began his education on Wednesday, had his first trip to America on Wednesday, and his first radio programme on a Wednesday.
He died on Wednesday, April 30, 2003 and was buried on Wednesday, May 14, 2003.
EXPLOITS WITH DEATH
Tales of his exploits with death, which he narrated in one of his albums sparked controversies. According to him, he died and had an encounter with God.
Adeboye claimed to have been sent back to the earth by God to complete his unfinished business and was instructed to be buried with his Bible and hymn book.
Abefe okin sun re o
Alaye mi Gbengulo always remenber You but it pains not know You physical till Your departure. You’re a great mentor and always follow Your footstep Your advise… Sun re o Abefe!
My Rip goes with another meanings
R- return
I- If
P- possible
Even though you’ve gone for years I still hear your tape CD everyday till now
R.I.P.
gbenga itu laisi haa omaa see oo sun re ooo
Although i neva met u bt it always pain me nt seeing u for only once.R.I.P thank u 4 ur word that impacted so many souls
Prince Gbenga Adeboye Funwontan Alabefe,Apagunpote1,Jengbetiele1,Alhaji,Pastor, Oluwo,If I get power to wake the dead of 2000,anytime u will be d first I will rise up from d dead,we av only one God,so many people are created but a one man like u will be no more,Please Return if Possible, Mr Talent.
It is a pleasure to hear his album, not missing one.
But it’s a pity OUR MAN is NO MORE
R.I.P MR FUNWONTAN ABEFE.
WE DO LOVE YOU BUT GOD LOVE YOU MOST
My mentor, I have written a novel for you, a compilation of your works, may Allah let it see the light of the day
Gbenga Adeboye is a rear gift to our generation.U can’t just get enough of him & can’t exhaust him.
Gbenge adeboye the only GAOSU i know;
hmmm; i dont knwo why God took you out from living land;
but God know what he did.
It was so painful when i see that you’ve gone
mr olugbenga adeboye no yoruba comedy will surely sweet like your’s
{R.I.P} abefe olugbenga adeboye….
asuming u ar still alive naw,how will nageria would av become hmmm,how painful it was dat u ar no more
i also change my own rip as well o
return
if
possible
Alhaji Pastor Oluwo Gbega Adeboye,sun ree
It’s a pity I didn’t grow up to knw you
I was so young when you died, but having listened to all your albums, I fell in love with you
RIP Mr Funwontan
Your comment..itu baba it’s hmmmm RIP
Am spechless because of your dead , was so panic..l dont no you will go soon, l could have come close to you more than as l do, . Funwontan Rest in perfect peace, we remember you everyday ( one man batallion, )
Gbenga Adeboye was a rare gem… A man with a heart of gold. A man that would never see someone suffering and walk away without helping… He was so generous, kind-hearted and loving to be with while he was alive.
Gbenga Adeboye, Jemgbetiele 1, may your soul continue to rest in the bossom of the Lord.
We remember you today, just like yesterday, may your gentle soul continue to R.I.P.
Oluwagbemiga Adeboye ‘Alaye mi gbengulu” i didnt have the chance to sight my eye on you when you are alive but since i knew you, you be my number one role model I pray may Almighty Allah grant you Al-janat fridaos and guard all living and non-living soul you left behind AMIN