By Amuda Dan Sulaiman Fab
Veteran musician and cultural promoter, Tijay Bala, has briefed the Kogi State Chairman of the Igala Cultural Development Association (ICDA), Comrade Faruna Danladi, on plans for a special event marking his 40 years in music and 30 years on stage.
Tijay Bala paid a courtesy visit to the ICDA Kogi State Chairman to formally intimate him about the forthcoming celebration and seek his support for the landmark programme.
The event will combine the celebration of Tijay Bala’s decades-long musical career with the public presentation of his new album and the 10th anniversary of the Ichi Igala Oduh Igala project campaign.
The programme is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the NUT Hotel Hall, opposite Access Bank, Adankolo, Lokoja, Kogi State.
According to the programme details, the red carpet will commence at 2:00 p.m., while the main event will begin at 4:00 p.m.
The anniversary is expected to provide an opportunity for friends, colleagues, musicians, cultural stakeholders, traditional institutions and members of the public to celebrate Tijay Bala’s long-standing contribution to music and cultural promotion.
The celebration will also highlight the journey of the Ichi Igala Oduh Igala project campaign, which has reached its 10th anniversary, as well as the presentation of Tijay Bala’s latest musical work.
Tijay Bala’s 40-year journey in music and 30 years of stage performance represents a significant milestone in his career and is expected to attract personalities from the entertainment and cultural sectors.
The meeting with Comrade Faruna Danladi also underscores the importance of collaboration between the entertainment community and cultural organisations in promoting Igala identity, heritage and cultural values.
The organisers have therefore called on musicians, cultural enthusiasts, friends, associates and members of the public to attend the event and join Tijay Bala in celebrating the landmark achievements.
