The CEO of Inspiro Productions and Convener, Lagos International Jazz Festival, Ayoola Shadare marks his golden years today with a virtual edition of the festival and blissful moments of reminiscences. Yinka Olatunbosun reports
He is a cocktail of jazz and Jesus. Ayoola Shadare is an unapologetic lover of jazz music, having been weaned on a rich variety of jazz music from his father’s collection. With about 30 years in the sphere of media and entertainment marketing, he bears a magic touch to both indoor and outdoor events. ‘No one does the sound better than Inspiro,’ says his friend and associate, Nseobong Okon-Ekong with whom the idea of LIJF was conceived. Even at that, he keeps his faith in God at a high voltage. This is why his 50-year journey so far had been exciting, though eventful.