 Our young and old Nigerians have gathered in the celebration of the 80th anniversary of Dame Tyro Ajay Lyset. The celebration was also to mourn the death of her friend and colleague, the late Jimmy Sri Lanka, and an official introduction of a library to Nigerians by the Committee for Relevant Art. Our correspondent Paul George was there and now reports. It was with mixed feelings as invited guests gathered to honor Dame Tyro Ajay Lyset at her 83rd birthday celebration. And for the living legend, as some describe her, she requested that her birthday celebration be dedicated to the late Jimmy Sri Lanka. A minute silence was observed for the giant. Last day, Jimmy Sri Lanka, these are giants in the industry. This is supposed to be a celebration of her 83rd birthday. I think, well, I don't think, I suggested to them that we dedicate it to Jimmy Sri Lanka and our following heroes. Today, we're going to be celebrating and it's a tribute to the work he's done. The elegant celebrant said she feels good to be alive and celebrated at 83. The occasion was interactive with cultural performances and poem reading from the young ones to entertain guests. This is just as Mrs. Ajay Lyset advised the youths not to neglect their culture. Chairman of Committee for Relevant Art, Cora, heaped praises on both icons. Dim, Taiwu, Ajay Lyset, and the late Jimmy Sri Lanka. The secret of success is service. When you're serving people, since we're spirit, you are given the wherewithal to do the work you are doing. We should equip the young for the future. And that's why this library and resource center is important and we're passionate about that. The underpinnings of any society is going to be the culture. And that is why people like Jimmy Sri Lanka are colossal. But I hope that the young will be inspired to know that culture is actually what keeps a society going. She is simply phenomenal. You look forward to be able to capture the totality of her essence. She is almost like a kaleidoscope of creativity. Look at Jimmy Sri Lanka. In the area of folk love, I don't think anybody has done. As much as he has done. These are people that are just simply extraordinary. The entertainer Yenka Davies and a filmmaker Steve Shodia were left out in the party. We are following footsteps. She is the leader. That's it. That's the best way I can describe it. I can't say more. I don't even know what to say. It's mommy. We have to follow mommy. Mommy is in front to follow her. Anywhere she goes, we follow her. She goes left, we go left. She goes right, we go right. Like some day or one day, some are crying, some are laughing. That's exactly what she has done. And daddy doesn't decide to take a walk. He took a walk. Well, thank you for leaving such great, great, great footprints. Firstly, I want to say happy birthday to mama. Dime herself. She is an immigrant. She has done a lot for us in the creative world. She has given a life to say a lot about Africans. Bring yourself and be true to your calling. Happy birthday to mama. As the occasion winds down, Nigerians wished the embodiment of art. Dime, Taiwo, Ajay, Lyset, More years on earth and good health. Hello, hope you enjoyed the news. Please do subscribe to our YouTube channel and don't forget to hit the notification button so you get notified about fresh news updates.