Ogbomoso is set to experience an exciting blend of culture, music, comedy and traditional entertainment as popular entertainer, Jossey Apala, prepares to host the third edition of Abáláyé, scheduled for Thursday, December 17, 2026.
According to the organisers, the event, tagged Abáláyé 3.0, will hold at Mercury Inn and Bar, Bar City area, Ogbomoso, beginning at 4:00 p.m., with a lineup of entertainers, cultural performers and other artistes expected to give guests an unforgettable experience.
Speaking with Pan-Nigerian News today, Jossey Apala said the programme would feature notable entertainers, including Sangowemimo, Ododo Emi, Adie Nla, Kekere Awo of TikTok, Asabi Akéwì and Horcky Reign, among others.
He addded that the event would contain an array of cultural performances to celebrate Yoruba heritage and traditional entertainment, including egungun performances, bata dance, traditional drumming, esu performance, orin ogbe and iyere ifa display, as well as magic performances and gyration music.
Other performers billed for the occasion include Exodus, Zlim Kiss, Anahada Gyration Band, Alvica and Onisemole Dundun Drum Group.
The event will also feature comedy and entertainment, with Oluwasegunfunmi Aremu, popularly known as Ajaabale, and Dotun Oladiji (20Dot) serving as performing masters of ceremonies.
According to organisers, admission is free, while guests are encouraged to appear in Ankara and Kampala outfits as the official dress code.
The organisers have also announced silver, gold and platinum sponsorship packages valued at ₦30,000, ₦50,000 and ₦100,000 respectively.
Abáláyé 3.0, Pan-Nigerian News was intimated, is expected to provide a platform for celebrating Yoruba cultural identity, promoting indigenous entertainment and bringing people together through music, dance, comedy and traditional performances.
