Like angels, the pure white couture was pervasive in different regalia. The premises of Lens University Ilemona wore a new look with all white attire. One needs not to tell alara, ajero and orangu-aga what was going on with the presence of the great Nollywood legend, Professor Peter Fatomilola in the midst of the students with his ‘priesthood’ physique. Of course, Baba is a man of light who came to light the world of the students.
Today, Lens Polytechnic Film and Multimedia Production first batches were transmogrified into the realm of ‘art-hood’. The spirit of art in them was evoked and lit up into the world of artists, not atheists. What this day entails goes beyond performance, an indication of conviction and heightened determination to the wonderland.
Dr. Yisa Azeez in one of his witty remarks, talks about vision, which sees the invisible and achieves the impossible. Vision is like a template and a powerful foundation to build success. A man without vision has nothing; vision is the sight that sees beyond. The Lens Polytechnic has drawn a perfect template and roadmap for the film production students through the induction. Elbert Hubbard, in his classical quote, says, ‘Art is not a thing, it is a way.’
Every talent has a place here, apologies to Adebayo Adedimeji Lukman (Alani). The Head of Department of Mass Communication echoes the above assertion, dignifying the strength and capacity of Lens Polytechnic to mould the students into the creative world. Today, the students re-echoed and certified the assertion with their song with a sonorous tone: Ododo niwa oo…ao diru, ao digba o laye nbi… Omo owo niwa lowo yin oo…ao diru ao digba oo.. Amin ase’. The talented students, with their solemn tone made a clear conviction to explore and excel in the realm of performing art. So shall it be!
Pablo Picasso, a Spanish theater designer, said every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up. From the outstanding performance of Sango, from the scintillating dance of Iya Osun, from the beads tied around the waists of omidan dancing to the rhythm of bata talking drums, the Lens Polytechnic Offa film and multimedia production students have grown and been inducted into performing art. In all ramifications, they have inundated the problem. The coast is clear!
One of the mantras of Busy Brain says knowledge is power, but it is more powerful when it is applied. The Lens Polytechnic Offa has provided a platform for theory and practice for the students to excel. As the name implies, Lens which creates a mental picture of seeing beyond the horizon. I doff my hat in gratitude to the visionary management of the institution and the committed staff members.
With Professor Peter Fatomilola’s presence for induction, Lens Polytechnic Offa Film and Multimedia Production students have walked successfully into the world of art through the Lens. Congratulations!
*Busy Brain is an award-winning writer, poet, journalist, columnist, and PR strategist. He can be reached on WhatsApp via 08169197486 or usmanissa247@gmail.com*
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