• Super Admin
• 06 Mar, 2026

The President of the Students' Union Government (SUG) of Moshood Abiola Polytechnic, Comrade Temitope Afolabi, has paid a courtesy visit to popular Nigerian hip-hop artiste Zlatan Ibile, securing a promise of a live performance during the institution's forthcoming SUG Week celebration. Afolabi, popularly known among students as Big Afo, met the award-winning musician on Thursday, March 5, alongside the General Secretary of the Ogun Joint Campus Committee of the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Comrade Adelola Hezekiah Babatunde. During the engagement, the student leaders presented an Award of Excellence to the artiste in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Nigeria's music industry and his strong influence among young people. The visit, held in a cordial and lively atmosphere, was described by participants as a strategic engagement aimed at strengthening the relationship between the polytechnic community and key players in the entertainment sector. Members of the SUG executive and representatives of NANS were also part of the entourage. Afolabi expressed special appreciation to the student leaders who played key roles in facilitating and supporting the successful meeting, including Comrade Okereafor Bestman Opeyemi, Comrade Solution NANS Chairman, Comrade Ekudina Elvis, Comrade Experience, Comrade Emaka and Leader Bashy. Afolabi told SunOnline that the initiative was designed to open up opportunities for talented students within the institution, particularly those pursuing careers in the creative industry. According to him, the union leadership remains committed to creating platforms where students with artistic abilities can showcase their skills and gain wider exposure. "We want to showcase our talented students and ensure their gifts do not fade away without recognition. Zlatan has assured us that during his visit for the SUG Week concert, he will take time to see and interact with some of our talented students," he said. Responding, Zlatan commended the student leadership for what he described as a thoughtful initiative aimed at promoting youth development and nurturing emerging talents on campus. The artiste also pledged to honour the invitation by performing live during the institution's SUG Week activities, promising an engaging experience for students. Zlatan, who studied at the institution before rising to fame in the Nigerian music scene, expressed delight at reconnecting with the polytechnic community, noting that the visit by the student leaders was both nostalgic and inspiring. Source: https://thesun.ng/mapoly-sug-president-visits-zlatan-secures-commitment-for-campus-concert/