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Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (RJP)
Mangaluru, Jan 29: Sangeeth Sardar Wilson Olivera reached 50 nites milestone at St Agnes Special School Ground here on Sunday, January 28 in a grand ceremony. A large number of cheerful music enthusiasts witnessed the event.
It was Konkani music at its best with renowned singers, established musicians, popular dancers, uproarious comedians and legendary master of ceremony Ronald Olivera rocking the stage.
Wilson Olivera, Roy Castelino, Luvi J Pinto, Walter Nandalike, Meena Rebimbus, Alfred Bennis, Melvyn Jerome D’Cruz, Lawrence Sequeira, Patrick Cletus D’Souza, Denzil Menezes and others were on stage function to celebrate the 50th nite milestone. It was also the 25th event of Alfred Bennis Creations.
Roy Castelino said that Konkani is flourishing these days with more programmes and achievements by people like Olivera and Bennis. He said such achievers should be supported by Konkani speakers.
Walter Nandalike said, “It is not easy to hold 50 nites these days with people having more choice in entertainment unlike in the past. Olivera deserves standing ovation. Olivera and Bennis have shown that success comes to the people who work with determination and passion,”
Luvi Pinto said “Olivera is on the path of great legend Wilfy Rebimbus. Bennis always supports talents. Konkani will prosper if we have people like these two,”
Wilson Olivera and Meena Rebimbus were felicitated by Alfred Bennis Creations.
Alfred Bennis was honoured by Catholic Sabha Kelarai.
Wilson Olivera and Alfred Bennis thanked all people who supported them in their journey.
Felix Moras compered the stage programme.
The musical nite followed with the prayer song by Wilson Olivera and the all the singers.
What followed then was pure soulful music which kept the audience wanting for more.
The nite had all new compositions of Wilson Olivera.
Wilson Olivera was supported by renowned orchestra maestro Roshan D’Souza- Angelore and his team.
Rony Crasta, Robin Sequeira, Pradeep Pinto, Prashanth Pinto, Nihal Tauro, Joseph Mathias, Stuart Olivera, Babitha Pinto, Zeena Pereira, Shilpa Cutinha, Carol Sequeira, Kajol Moras, Ashwija Mendonca and Melric Monteiro sang the songs. ’Off- Pitch’ group did the backing vocals.
Famous dance troupe, ‘Nach Sobhann’ performed dances enhancing the magic of the musical evening.
Nellu Permannur and his team sent the crowd into laughter in between the show with their comedy skits.
The proceeds of the nite were donated to Catholic Sabha Kelarai by Alfred Bennis Creations.