Daddy Showkey: From ghetto to grace, celebrates 50 years on stage

…How Ajegunle, ‘Dyna’ miracle, Vanguard, Eko hotels shaped my journey

…To honour on August 9 concert

…’I once scavenged for aluminium to survive’

…Reveals how he created Galala sound, got the name ‘Showkey’

For Daddy Showkey, the journey has been one of survival, music, and miracles. On August 9, 2026, the pioneer of Galala music will mark 50 years on stage with a golden jubilee concert at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos, the same venue where it all started for him nearly five decades ago with an acrobatic performance at the hotel’s opening .