ENTERTAINMENT IN OSOGBO, A SHADOW OF CULTURE AND TOURISM.
Osogbo is known for its cultural heritage and value. The town has become a major tourism center in Nigeria. The past administration of Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola tremendously promote culture and tourism in the state and has subsequently brought Osun Osogbo in the forefront of culture and tourism in Nigeria. It will be noted that at every Osun Osogbo festival, the city is always lighted up with different musical shows as a means of celebration during the festive period. But with all this during the festive period it is of a surprise that entertainment goes back to sleep until the next festive period. Most affected is the promotion of local artist and upcoming hip-hop artists. My horroscopic study of entertainment industry in Osun clearly shows that entertainment is not well appreciated in Osun unlike other state like neighbouring state of Kwara. Osun state needs the presence of an entertainment group that will open the entertainment market and give it it's value in the state. Th...