By: Aduwo Ayodele

The Department of Music, University of Ibadan, has held its annual Christmas carol concert.

This year’s programme, held at Trenchard Hall on Tuesday, 19th December, 2023 was tagged “The Christmas Star”.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, while welcoming members of the University community in attendance, charged all and sundry to have hope despite trying times.

The Vice Chancellor further urged the academia not to lose hope that very soon, there will be a turnaround for the better in the Nigerian university system.

Making biblical reference, the Vice Chancellor to referred to the story of the birth of Jesus Christ noting that it was hope that led the three wise men to the manger where Jesus was born.

At the event, popular Christmas songs were rendered, including a traditional music ensemble, as well as Fuji Christmas by the Fuji Ensemble Group from the Department of Music.

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