By Emem Idio, Yenagoa

It was a night of great music performances and dance as popular Nigeria Afro-pop singer, Innocent Ujah Idibia, Mr. P (Peter Okoye), Tecno, Khalid, Commissioner DJ Wysei, Wizard Chan, and Starblinks thrill their fans including some visiting black- Americans at the Opu-Nembe All-stars Night.

The show was organised by philanthropist from Opu-Nembe in Nembe Local Government Area, of Bayelsa State,Dr. Kojo Sam.

2Baba in an interview after the performance commended the people for their peaceful disposition during the show and also commended the state government for the developmental progress that has been recorded in the state.

The African musical icon urged Niger Delta leaders to emulate the sponsor of the Opu- Nembe All-stars Night, Dr Kojo Sam in bringing joy to their people.

lKojo Sam in an interview with newsmen recalled the turmoil that engulfed the community and the efforts invested to ensure peace returned to the community.

He commended President Bola Tinubu and IGP Kayode Ebetokun for their peace efforts and also the Bayelsa Governor, Senator Douye Diri for setting up the Peace Committee headed by Rear Admiral Victor Ombu(rtd).

He implored indigenes and residents of the community to rededicate themselves to peace and live in harmony.

His words: “For the past three years, a lot has happened. The community was in serious crisis leading to loss of property and lives. By the grace of God and the help of the IGP, we got back our community. Now the community is happy and everybody is happy. We have put a lot of resources into ensuring we have a good Yuletide celebration. We have brought back the memories of celebration in Opu-Nembe through the display of our cultural heritage, ‘’

The visiting black Americans namely John Rice, Yolanda Rice, Aris Ganimous, and Shade Chenoweth expressed happiness over the peaceful disposition and hospitality of the Opu-Nembe people. and commended Kojo Sam for putting such programmes and events together.