Bishop With the Swag: Kukah Dances to Kizz Daniel’s Hit Song Buga at 70th Birthday Celebration, Video Emerges

Bishop With the Swag: Kukah Dances to Kizz Daniel’s Hit Song Buga at 70th Birthday Celebration, Video Emerges

  • Former president, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan; APC presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on Wednesday attended the 70th birthday celebration of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah
  • Kukah is the Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sokoto. He turns 70 years on Wednesday, August 31, 2022
  • The highlight of the night was when Fr. Kukah danced to Kizz Daniel's hit song, 'Buga' and the video is trending online

On Wednesday, August 31, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto State, Matthew Hassan Kukah, celebrated his 70th birthday

The Presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu and his counterpart from the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, Kashim Shettima stormed the event.

Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, the 70th birthday celebration of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, Kizz Daniel
Dr. Goodluck Jonathan; APC Presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and others, on Wednesday attended the 70th birthday celebration of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah. Photo credit: @officialABAT
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Those at Kukah's event

Also at the event was Former President Goodluck Jonathan, Tinubu’s running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima among other prominent politicians and personalities.

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At the event which took place in Abuja on Wednesday, the governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal who was the chairman of the occasion described Bishop Matthew Kukah as a man with an enduring love for the country.

Bishop Kukah danced to Buga

Interestingly, the highlight of the night was the Buga dance by the Cleric.

Bishop Kukah danced to Popular singer, Kizz Daniels hit song, Buga and the video stirs reactions online.

The video was posted on Facebook by The Punch.

Watch the video below;

Nigerians react

Nigerians took to the official Facebook page of Legit.ng and reacted to the development.

Vawulence Lørd said

"Bishop with a touch of portable and kizz Daniel vibe...happy birthday kukah."

Adati Yaks prayed

"Many more years in good health man of God.Happy birthday sir."

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Olubode Adesomoju wrote

"Happy birthday to the fearless Man of God. Since they are contemplating banning campaign in churches we will be turning our attention to birthday parties as the next smart move to promote our candidates. One can happily celebrate he or her birthday two to three times in a month between now and February."

Gabriel Awhawha stated

"The man that speaks minds of millions in Nigeria . before and during Oputa panel he speaks the truth."

Mamman Abigail said

"My lord bishop more grace sir."

Tinubu, Peter Obi, Jonathan, others meet at Kukah’s 70th birthday

The 70th birthday celebration of Bishop Matthew Kukah in Abuja on Wednesday, August 31, has brought together prominent Nigerian politicians in Nigeria, including Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi, the presidential candidates of the APC and the Labour Party, respectively.

Tinubu's running mate, Kashim Shettima, former President Goodluck Jonathan, Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor Aminu Tambuwal and others are also present at the gathering.

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Tambuwal, who is chairing Kukah’s ongoing 70th birthday celebration in Abuja, commended Kukah for his strong belief in the possibility of a new Nigeria.

Tinubu hails popular Bishop promoted by Pope Francis as Cardinal

In another report, the 2023 presidential flag bearer of the ruling APC, Tinubu, has hailed Bishop Peter Ebere Okpaleke who recently got promotion as a cardinal in the Catholic church.

Tinubu in a statement made available to Legit.ng described the promotion as well-deserved while thanking Pope Francis of the Vatican for approving Okpaleke’s elevation in the Catholic ministry.

The APC stalwart stated that the promotion also proves that Catholicism in Nigeria is waxing stronger.

Source: Legit.ng

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Esther Odili (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Esther Odili is a journalist and a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng with 6+ years of experience. She Holds OND and HND in Mass Communication from the Nigerian Institue of Journalism (NIJ), where she was recognized as the best student in print journalism in 2018. Before joining Legit.ng, Esther has worked with other reputable media houses, such as the New Telegraph newspaper and Galaxy Television. In 2024, Esther obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. Email: esther.odili@corp.legit.ng.