Lucky Star Has A Date with Destiny at Akwa Ibom State Youth Rally

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Lucky Star Has A Date with Destiny at Akwa Ibom State Youth Rally

By Ubong Creativity David

The scripture, as recorded in Proverbs 18:16 says, “A man’s gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men.” That biblical injunction came to fulfillment yesterday at Uyo Township Stadium as Nsit Atai born comic street musician, Lucky Star (Eno Ekong) was given Akwa Ibom State Government stage to display his craft, which he did excellently to the admiration of all.

Eno Ekong, with the stage name, Lucky Star did not only performed on stage but was promised to be paid the same amount of money given to other performing artistes at the event. Not only that, he was also appreciated at the state box and promised to be listed among local artistes that will be performing at State Government functions, courtesy of Honourable Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Sir Monday Ebong Uko.

How Did Lucky Star Got To The Stage?

Again, the scripture says in Proverbs 22:29, “Seest thou a man diligent in his business, he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.” Noticing his presence at Uyo Township Stadium, the SSA on Entertainment Industry, Mr David Sergeant aka Utang Akwa Ibom, approached him and told him that he will perform at the event. He then asked him to promise that he will not embarrass him by going out of the stage to beg people for money, and he obliged. The SSA then counseled him before he was given opportunity to perform. He guided him throughout the period of his performance on stage, which came out successfully. God bless the SSA who against all odds offered him the big platform to showcased himself. It further justifies that under his leadership of the entertainment industry in the state, more local artistes have been given opportunity to perform at State Government events.

Lucky Star took his craft very serious. He was always found at many events like Traditional Marriage, burial ground, etc, where he performed voluntarily without sound instrument.

Two months ago, at a Traditional Marriage in Etinan Institute, Lucky Star was there live, moving around singing to individuals and groups for patronage. He was singing songs which he composed at the spot to massage the echo of his supposed prospective clients. While some patronized him, others saw him as one of those clowns that took advantage of public events to ply their trade. One thing I observed about him was his diligence, commitment and passion for what he was doing. Putting it succinctly, Lucky Star was not tired of singing till we left the venue.

After that first encounter with him, a day later or thereabout, his video surfaced Facebook and there was strong agitations that he should be encouraged, supported and given an opportunity to perform on stage, as he is better than some music artistes that are paid huge amount at social and government functions.

While some were making genuine agitations, others were making fun of him as a known clown who move around singing at public events to beg for alms. It didn’t occur to me that the same man I saw at Etinan Institute premises, kneeling down persuading people to offer him money will mount the stage of Akwa Ibom State Government and entertained Government officials and guests, until yesterday when the opportunity knocked.

While approaching the venue of the Youth Rally, there was a thunderous ovation from the female youths as Lucky Star was about leaving the stage with his last performance with the following lyrics, “Ndók ayakpon adieke nkwó afid ikwó ami enyeneke ukpe usuñg.” Some of his hit songs include: Owo Mumaha Umaha, Ebe Owo, among others.

It was revealed that his manager, Archibong Ebong Okon of Dopetown Entertainment, two years ago, waxed a 12 tracks album for Lucky Star but along the line, he was no way to be found.

According to Okon, “Lucky Star is very talented and good. All what he needs is coordination. I have tried to push him forward but it wasn’t forthcoming. All what he needs is a set of musical instruments. With that he will be hired at many functions and will make his money without going to be begging in the street.”

“All what he needs is musical instruments and proper coordination,” Okon emphasized.

It was also revealed that Lucky Star has four kids and a wife, hence his resolved to enter the street to ply his trade so as to sustain his family.

I stumbled on a post he made on Facebook in 2021 and it reads, “I have been judged and called all kinds of names like drunkard. But I always say my time will come to tell my story.” Indeed, September 10, 2024, was the time for Lucky Star to tell Akwa Ibom people and the global community his story.

Recall that the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno has promised to celebrate Akwa Ibom youth for honouring him by not joining others to protest during the #EndBadGovernance protests that led to wanton destruction of lives and properties in some part of the country. In fulfillment of his promise, the Governor held the Akwa Ibom State Youth Rally on September 10, 2024, and coincidentally, that was the same day luck smiles on the Nsit Atai born comic musician as he was not only rewarded financially but was also billed for other state functions. As a leader who believes that the best investment is human development, the story of Lucky Star recognition cannot be completed without mentioning of a man who provided the platform, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno.

It is believed that with the ARISE Agenda of Akwa Ibom State Government under the leadership of Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, the story of Lucky Star will be rewritten for good.

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