More than 7,000 people gathered at Methodist Primary School in Owo for the maiden edition of 'Owo Praise the Lord,' a community worship event organised by entrepreneur Bukunyi Olagbegi. The three-hour programme, held yesterday, drew attendees from across Ondo State and neighbouring areas. Gospel and worship performances headlined the event, with musician Yinka Ayefele delivering a live ministration that energised the crowd. The gathering also attracted prominent figures from the business and political sectors within the state. Organisers described the event as a bid to foster spiritual renewal and community cohesion in Owo. No official statement was issued on planned follow-up editions.
Bukunyi Olagbegi's ability to mobilise thousands through a faith-based event underscores his growing influence beyond business circles. With Yinka Ayefele drawing a major crowd, the concert revealed the potent mix of celebrity, religion and local patronage in Ondo's social fabric. This level of turnout for a first-time event suggests a hunger for large-scale communal experiences in Owo. Whether it translates into lasting social impact or remains a one-off spectacle depends on follow-through, not fanfare.
