It was an event which everyone looked forward to especially with the pomp and fair that graced each day of the #LawWeek.
The event was earlier scheduled for Friday the 10th of June, but for some reason was later moved to Sunday the 12th.
This change did little or nothing to affect the dinner, as at 7.30 pm guests were already trooping in to "Doctor's house", the venue for the dinner, which was supposed to kicked off by 6.30pm or at least that's the ticket said.
Red carpet however, did not commence till about 9.30pm and the dinner proper at about 10pm.
By this time though, most of the guests were exasperated while others were just warming up with anxiety and excitement.
The hosts for the night were Mc Pepelize and Precious Omoregie (500level student) .
The dinner kicked off with an opening prayer and a welcome address by Oluchi Onwuka (200level student).
A.J (200level student), would set the tone of the night as he climbed on stage to perform a beautiful rendition of John legend's "all of me", a performance that saw guests still on the red carpet abandon it in a rush, just to catch a glimpse of the talented singer.
His performance was followed by a wonderful performance also by Daniel the Violinist, who thrilled guests gathered with his adeptness on the string and finally wow everyone when he ended with a rendition of the song - "Woju" by "Kiss Daniel", it was a performance that got everyone in the crowd singing along.
At this point, the President of the Association - Nosa Garrick, presented "Certificates of Service" and "Certificates of Recognition" to Parliamentarians of the association and then to Lawsans that have contributed immense in moving the association forward, respectively.
"Obehi" (300level student), wowed the audience with a beautiful spoken word piece, that resonated in the minds of guests present, living all pensive and reflected.
Ini (100level student), discovery of the induction dinner, climbed on stage and sang - "Thief by Simi".
Soon it was time for awards.
The award for "Best class rep" of the faculty was won by - Nelson (300level).
Augustus Ndiyo (400level) won the award for "Most stylish Male Law Student".
Tracy (500level) won the female category.
Freeman Ameh (500level) took home the award for the "Most Popular Male Law Student"
May Edobor (400level) took home the award for "Most Popular Female".
Igho Salami (500level) won the award for "Most handsome Law Student".
Precious Omoregie (500level) won the award for "Most Beautiful Law Student".
The night included a couple's game that saw some of the most popular couples in the faculty including the president and his date, climb the stage to play.
Ossy sax (300level student) took on to the stage with his saxophone and displayed dexterity and stamina that amazed the audience.
The time was past 12am already and while wines, soft drinks, appetizers in form of chin chin, groundnut, pepper soup were abound the main dish was yet to be served and the consternation of the faces of guests present was comical.
While the wait was on, the guests watched on as a mini fashion show, which featured budding designers like - "Emy Tucker", "Castle" and a few others, who thrilled guests with their beautiful designs and gorgeous models.
Food was finally been served albeit slowly, and the crowd was becoming dour, until "Jandy" (300level student) , came and performed his hit single, with over a thousand and counting views on YouTube - "Repete!".
The ovation was mad, as somehow, he managed to work up a crowd and turning life into what was fast becoming a dour evening.
With ladies jumping for excitement as the "Repete" crooner and coincidentally, birthday celebrant marshaled vocals and sexiness like never seen before.
From this point on, the pace picked up and things were looking up as (breakfast) dinner was finally been served, by past 1am.
But then, everybody forgot to complain as the organizers aptly brought on stage, the biggest performers of the night, one of law's most celebrated duo for the session, many admitted they had attended the dinner just so they could get an opportunity to watch these ones perform, seeing as they missed their epoch making debut at the induction dinner.
Dramatically but beautifully, the lights went off and the hall went dead in anticipation, and suddenly the silence was murdered as Ini ( 100level student) ,dazed everyone present with her sonorous voice as she sang "Soldier" by Simi and Falz.
Just when we thought the hysteria couldn't get any worse, the audience took it up a notch when abruptly, Ronny ( 400level student) ,broke in with his rap, but then it was just a tease as they cut the song short mid-way and performed another song by the same duo - "Jamb question", there's no gain saying it was amazing!
To welcome on stage, the winners of the award for best couple, Sandra Ena (400level student), popularly acclaimed Songstress, Contestant - Peak Challenge Uniben, Vocalist extraordinaire, performed the song - "Fallen" by Alicia Keys, it was a performance that outdid every other as mid-way, the Mc announced the winners - Odiri + Freeman!
The night also included performances by A.Y Banks, Ronny Gizzle, with stand up comedy by Rush hour and music by "I.TV's" disc jockey - Dj Amado!
Top guests present included - hon Ohonba, hon Mavis, hon Olubunmi Olatunji, Osayuki King, Emmanuel Ndueche and a host of other lawsa dignitaries.
By 2am, the dinner was declared closed and immediately the after party began.
The craziness that followed, been a story for another day!
Photo Credit - UnibenLaw_Fashion
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