It was an exhilarating night of humour and good music at the Funny Bone Live comedy show, tagged “Aina’s Son.” The audience was thrilled and entertained in equal measure as the evening featured side-splitting humour from top comedians across the country, as well as performances by renowned musicians.
Held at Eko Hotels and Suites on Sunday, the event was sponsored by Optiva Capital Partners, Africa’s premier wealth management and investment immigration giant. The Sunday event marked the second time in two years that Optiva Capital has demonstrated its immense commitment to bolstering the arts and entertainment industry, especially during these challenging times.
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Jane Kimemia, CEO of Optiva Capital Partners, expressed her enthusiasm for the sponsorship, stating, “At Optiva Capital Partners, we recognize the vital role that the arts and entertainment industry play in enriching our lives and bringing people together. By sponsoring the Funny Bone Comedy Show, we aim to support and uplift the talented individuals and the industry dedicated to creating joy and laughter. This is our way of giving back and ensuring that the vibrancy of live entertainment continues to thrive.”
Also lending her voice, Amaka Okeke-Lawal, executive director, Business Development Optiva Capital Partners, noted that, “Sponsorships like the one provided by Optiva Capital for the Funny Bone Live comedy show are crucial for the survival and growth of the arts and entertainment industry. Optiva Capital’s support helped in achieving the high-quality performances that the audience experienced in this edition. Beyond covering production costs, such sponsorships are essential for offering platforms that discover and promote new and emerging talents, giving them the opportunity to showcase their skills to a broader audience.”
The host of the show, the multi-talented and award winning artist and comedian Stanley Chibunna, also known as Funny Bone, was introduced on stage by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu. Funny Bone delivered a series of well-structured jokes that resonated with the audience. In addition to a roster of comedians such as Real Warri Pickin and MC Larry J, music greats like Olamide, Phyno, and Peruzzi thrilled the audience, who sang along to their songs and danced. The show also attracted celebrities like Nollywood’s Wale Ojo, popular music manager Sunday Are, Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money, and Pascal Chibuike Okechukwu also known as Cubana Chief Priest.
Optiva Capital Partners is Africa’s largest provider of investment immigration and residency services. In addition, to offering specialist solutions in investment advisory, international real estate, and insurance services. Optiva Capital Partners is renowned for its positive impact in the arts and entertainment industry; giving support to other entertainment shows and movies such as Ali Baba’s January 1st Concert, Pencil Unbroken Show, Áfàméfùnà and Kiss of Death.
