If
information reaching CONNOISSEUR is
anything to go by, then it is no more business as usual for Joe Akpan, and his
boss Aniekpeno Mkpanang-the Director of Protocol to the Akwa Ibom state
government.
If
you were at the 2012 edition of 9,999 annual Christmas Carol, you will observe
Joe Akpan’s absence, the renowned musician and his Digital Brass Band was
replaced by a 200 man classical choir and a 100 man orchestra.
Born
Salvationist and musician of international repute, Joe is the son of the
Territorial Commander (General Overseer) of The Salvation Army in Nigeria, Joe
founded the DIGITAL BRASS BAND that was responsible for the orchestration of
music during the annual Christmas Carol Night, he was instrumental to the
maiden edition of the Christmas Carol in Akwa Ibom state which etched the name
of Akwa Ibom on the Guinness Book of World Records stone.
The
Governor of Akwa Ibom state fell in love with the stunning performances and
stylishly designed uniform of the unique band. At some point in time, there was
no major event held in the state without the performance of the Digital Brass
Band. Years after, Joe was appointed a Personal Assistant on Protocol to
further create a platform for him to use his talents and creativity to serve
the state better.
News
has it that Joe fell out of favor with his boss Aniekpeno Mkpanang who had
invested millions of naira in the Digital Brass Band. It was rumored that Joe
Akpan was cheating the members of his band, and when the news got to his boss,
he was so embittered that he had to shut the band down.
Joe
was not the only person missing at the 9,999 Christmas Carol in Akwa Ibom state
this year, AK-7, the musical group comprising of Ekpotu, Mista Xto, Ann Inyang,
Fadabasi, Aniekan Safro, Pasto Goody Goody, and Aity Dennis Inyang was not at
the event. In previous editions, the music group used to render special
Christmas songs.
PIX: Joe Akpan (middle) with his Digital Brass Band
PIX: Joe Akpan (middle) with his Digital Brass Band
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