One of the biggest names in Nigeria/UK music scene and one of the
most respected Disc Jockeys in town, Kunle Coker popularly called DJ KC
recently celebrated his 30th Anniversary in Showbiz. It was a double celebration
for the amiable gentleman as he combined his momentous achievement in the music
industry with his birthday-and as expected, he hosted a mega party in London
that was attended by top socialites and a good mix of guests.
The event which
was filled with a lot of pomp and fun attracted over 1000 people, with 10
first-rate DJs
providing non-stop
entertainment in two adjoining rooms at Crystal Club, Wembley,
London. High profile guests from all walks of life within and outside the
United Kingdom including DK KC’s childhood friends from Nigeria, clients,
business partners, entertainers and top celebrities gathered to rejoice and
celebrate this milestone with the man who popularized African music in the
London music scene with his deft touch on the wheels of steel.
Some of the those
in attendance included Princess Deun Solarin, Dayo Olomu, Ayo Shonaiya, Anita Portwin,
Toyin Oshine Oshinibosi, Dipo Onasanya, Dapo Oloja Opanuga, Bunmi West,
Entertainer Feyisara, Kashif Da Flash, Moji Bishi, Retie Suzie, Tunde Tabi,
Segun Shyllon Gbenga Odusami, Jackie Wabara, Princess Toyin Aboderin, Deen
& Alison Olugunna ,Toun Okewale Sonaiya, Yetunde Bustline, DJ Babylynn
Jacks, Ayo Akinfe, Daizi Fini, David Adande, Lekan Olowe and Bayo Oyekan Others
were Dolapo Olusoga, Toyin Sogunro, , Sade Oladapo, Wendy Bolarinwa, Sade
Sonuga, Gbenga Osifeso, Eze Ihenacho, Abe Idris, Gbenga Ola, Femi Fashoro, Ayo
Ola aka Vicola, Kunle Adefisayo, Laja Omotayo, Keem Oduwole, Dapo Otun, Abe
Idris, Yemi Ilori, Gbenga Ogun, Laja Omotayo (Project
Manager with
Ericsson ), Gboyega Steven Fadairo, Jimmy Adeleye and Bosun Owolana. Also,
Tokunboh Williams, Jide Ogidan (who works for an investment bank in the City),
Tunji Oyenuga, an Architect, Bims Akingbade , the CEO of LinkUp Real Estates , Biodun Jagun, Shade
Adetunji, Remi Ogbe, and Yinka Dairo were all there Shinene, Shina Balogun was
there with his trademark hat and bow tie. Old boy, Olu Adeyemi represented,
with his Rastafarian hair-do, Segun Adewusi, the 6 foot star enjoyed himself
throughout as he grooved to the lovely old school jams.
Guests were
treated to a choice of Old School music in one room and Afro Beats in the
other-both sections were filled to capacity with many people left outside due
to health and safety rules. For the very first time, 10 Top DJs gathered in one
venue, a remarkable feat indeed. They included DJ Abass, DJ Jossy Ladd, DJ Omo
Whyte, DJ Whateva, DJ Ade, DJ Yemi and DJ Neptune. They all took turns on the
deck to dish out scintillating music in honour of DJ KC, a true Maestro. The
party which started at 10pm continued non-stop till 5am.
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