Veteran broadcaster Fabio Lanipekun passes on days after celebrating 80th birthday
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Veteran broadcaster Fabio Lanipekun passes on days after celebrating 80th birthday
Thanks for the memories.
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Re: Veteran broadcaster Fabio Lanipekun passes on days after celebrating 80th birthday
May his soul Rest in Peace. He was one of the very best commentators Nigeria ever produced alongside Tolu Fatoyinbo, Ernest Okonkowo, Emeka Odigbo, Sebastian Offurum etc. They were masters of their craft.
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THERE WAS A COUNTRY...
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May he Rest In Peace.
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Add Walter Oyatogun to the list.
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"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
Re: Veteran broadcaster Fabio Lanipekun passes on days after celebrating 80th birthday
May his soul rest in peace.
My favorite all time was Ishola Folorunso. His commentary hot me hooked to football. I have never been srar struck until imet Ishola in person and he gave me quick tutoring on running football commentaries. I later liked the work of 3 others -- Ernest Okonkwo, Tolu Fatoyinbo and Sebastian Ofurum.
My favorite all time was Ishola Folorunso. His commentary hot me hooked to football. I have never been srar struck until imet Ishola in person and he gave me quick tutoring on running football commentaries. I later liked the work of 3 others -- Ernest Okonkwo, Tolu Fatoyinbo and Sebastian Ofurum.
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Re: Veteran broadcaster Fabio Lanipekun passes on days after celebrating 80th birthday
May he Rest In Peace.
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May his soul Rest In Peace.
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Even amongst the pioneering professionals, there were levels.Lolly wrote: ↑Sun Mar 06, 2022 10:50 pmAdd Walter Oyatogun to the list.
For me, undoubtedly, the cream were Ernest Okonkwo, Dele Adetiba, Yinka Craig and a couple of others who’s names I forget.
Walter Oyatogun, with all due respect, was not in their class.
In fact, he was quite poor and was famous for his goofs.
Fabio was okay but I wouldn’t say one of the greats.
May his soul RIP.
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They all had their styles and personalities. He might not be as polished as the others and was famous for his gaffes. But some of those gaffes brought humour to his commentary. We still remember “the match ended 1-1 goalless draw”. It was part of the entertainment.Damunk wrote: ↑Mon Mar 07, 2022 7:16 amEven amongst the pioneering professionals, there were levels.Lolly wrote: ↑Sun Mar 06, 2022 10:50 pmAdd Walter Oyatogun to the list.
For me, undoubtedly, the cream were Ernest Okonkwo, Dele Adetiba, Yinka Craig and a couple of others who’s names I forget.
Walter Oyatogun, with all due respect, was not in their class.
In fact, he was quite poor and was famous for his goofs.
Fabio was okay but I wouldn’t say one of the greats.
May his soul RIP.
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life"
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land."
Re: Veteran broadcaster Fabio Lanipekun passes on days after celebrating 80th birthday
Yes that was one of his famous goofs but there were others when he would mix up info, like the opponents we were playing against or the scoreline…he was just so absent-minded.Lolly wrote: ↑Mon Mar 07, 2022 8:31 amThey all had their styles and personalities. He might not be as polished as the others and was famous for his gaffes. But some of those gaffes brought humour to his commentary. We still remember “the match ended 1-1 goalless draw”. It was part of the entertainment.Damunk wrote: ↑Mon Mar 07, 2022 7:16 amEven amongst the pioneering professionals, there were levels.Lolly wrote: ↑Sun Mar 06, 2022 10:50 pmAdd Walter Oyatogun to the list.
For me, undoubtedly, the cream were Ernest Okonkwo, Dele Adetiba, Yinka Craig and a couple of others who’s names I forget.
Walter Oyatogun, with all due respect, was not in their class.
In fact, he was quite poor and was famous for his goofs.
Fabio was okay but I wouldn’t say one of the greats.
May his soul RIP.
It was funny -in an annoying kind of way.
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RIP
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Oh no! Very fond memories!!! May his soul rest in peace
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You mean all those guys are no more?
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Wow!
May he rest in peace.
I know I used to hear the name back then in sports commentaries. Also, the likes of Hameed Adio, Akinloye Oyebanji, Modele Sharafa Usuf, etc.
May he rest in peace.
I know I used to hear the name back then in sports commentaries. Also, the likes of Hameed Adio, Akinloye Oyebanji, Modele Sharafa Usuf, etc.
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May his soul rest in peace
Yinka Craig was my favourite.
You could see how visibly drained he was when Nigeria lost a game. Yinka cried on TV several times after a game
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Re: Veteran broadcaster Fabio Lanipekun passes on days after celebrating 80th birthday
May the good Lord give those he left behind the strength to bear their loss.
An incredibly gifted journalist whose commentary you took for granted in the 70's and 80's till you heard someone else doing IICC or Water Corporation games.
An incredibly gifted journalist whose commentary you took for granted in the 70's and 80's till you heard someone else doing IICC or Water Corporation games.