Kehinde Adegbite, popularly known as Mallam Yankee, is the Chairman, Bank Club, Abuja and CEO, Yankee Entertainment. Speaking with Vanguard’s Entertainment Editor, Ayo Onikoyi on the state of showbiz and nightlife in Abuja, Mallam Yankee opined that the seat of government was drawing very close to the zenith, especially with the growing awareness among the public who now watch out for attractive events to ease off their stress.   Yankee said entertainment in Abuja was drawing close to equal that of   Lagos or possibly take over from Lagos.

The CEO, Yankee entertainment with several successful events to his credit,   said there was a growing awareness among show lovers that entertainment events are like therapy that momentarily or permanently proffer solution to either physical or psychological stress.

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He said, ‘’When you visit us on Friday, you will know what we are saying.   I think we are almost there. All we need is to sharpen ourselves   to totally transform entertainment in Abuja”.

On his contribution to the ongoing transformation, Yankee said,” We have been in this game for long. We started when people felt Abuja was not a place for entertainment, shows or nightlife. Many of our friends that started with us got discouraged, and gave up along the way. But we held on, and see where we are today. We will get there. ‘’

Speaking further, he said   that consistency and passion were the two things that have worked for him.

Speaking on his past successful show, Yankee named Iyanya’s Album launch as one of his greatest shows. He also put 2face album launch as his second best show, followed by Charly Boy show-life.

He debunked insinuation   that economic downturn has negative impact on showbiz and entertainment in Abuja. He said, ‘’Not at all. We are doing just fine. I tell you that once there is passion, and you are consistent, things will turn out positively. We have no regrets being here.”

Giving a hint on his next event, Yankee disclosed that the next show will literally “shake Abuja to its foundation”

He said, ‘’Imagine having the new generation and the old generation coming together to enjoy the sweet moment of the night at the July edition of 2face Eargasm where we will have 2face and Victor Uwaifo. Imagine having other old and fresh artistes complimenting the two on a live band performance. Eargasm is music at its peak. We will also have Sir Shina Peters at the event.”

Mallam Yankee urged government to invest in entertainment,   pleading with the President as well as the FCT administration to encourage nightlife in Abuja and the entire country.