Physically challenged artiste shines at Toyota event

Toyota Nigeria Limited has rolled the drums to celebrate some of its customers, dealers and journalists that have kept the company in business, especially in the face of harsh economic realities adversely affecting many businesses in the country.The event was the annual Toyota Awards/Customer Night held in Lagos where First Bank Nigeria stood tall above other customers as it was named the ‘Evergreen Customer of the Year’. This is an award for a customer that has remained consistent in the purchase of the highest number of Toyota vehicles from any accredited TNL dealer for three consecutive years.

The highpoint of the event was the scintillating performance by a physically challenged musician, Francis Akingbemi. He has no legs but he has a good voice. And that he uses so well that he gets those with legs on the dance floor each time he is on duty. At the TNL event, Akingbemi sang and twisted what remains of his diminutive frame to the admiration of everyone present.

This also got Chief Ade-Ojo to his feet to take pictures of the talented man.

He later invited Akingbemi back to the stage and said. “I’m amazed by the talent God has endowed you with. People like you will be bgging but you made yourself useful to the society. Because of this, Toyota Nigeria has decided to give you N1m.”

“We remain resolute to maintain the top position in 2016 and beyond. We will relentlessly pursue our vision of being the leading auto brand in Nigeria,” he said.

Culled from PUNCH.