Award winning Adekunle gold , Aralola and other young and old musicians last week thrilled the audience with electrifying and breath-taking performances at the 8th edition of Mare Festival in Idanre
Apart from Adekunle gold and Aralola, an upcoming artist Adeola Ademulegun also did a superlative job with his unique rapping style which he did for about 30 minuites non stop
Ace musician and an indigene of Idanre Pa Francis Akintade also got the governor of Ondo state Dr Olusegun Mimiko, Owa of Idanre, Oba Fredirick Aroloye and host of others dancing for several minutes
Mare festival is an annual even organized by Ondo state government to celebrate the culture and tradition as well as showcase the cultural heritage of Ondo and Idanre in particular
Over the years various artsist including Obesere, 9ice, Jayone, Tuface Idibia and many others have performed during the festival .
Mmiko in his remarks said the performace cut across the young and old generations ‘ from the young stars including Adekunle gold who perform to the over 70 years old francis Akintade who thrilled the audience with scintillating performance and that is what we are celebrating , excellence, creativity and unity.
He commended the artists and cultural ambassadors including Funsho Adeolu, Yomi fashlanso, Bimbo Oshin, Bimbo Adesanyo and host of others for supporting Mare
Mare 2016 is the last Mare which Mmiko will be attending in his official capacity and the executive governor of Ondo state and he express optimism that his successor will continue with the festival
