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  • Why I’m sad on birthday- filmmaker Pascal Atuma

    Why I’m sad on birthday- filmmaker Pascal Atuma

    Popular Nigerian-born filmmaker Pascal Atuma has explained the reasons for his sadness on his birthday.

    Atuma, who turned 51 on Wednesday, said he is sad because of the state of things in Nigeria.

    In a post on his official Instagram account, Atuma said he hasn’t found any reason to celebrate his birthday with Nigeria’s decadent state.

    He wrote: “It’s my birthday today but sadly, I don’t see any reason to celebrate my birthday. I thank God I am alive, but seeing Nigeria decay and collapse to this level because of the selfishness and self-centeredness of a few people holding the country to ransom is heartbreaking,” he began.
    Continuing, Atuma urged Nigerian youths and electorates to be wiser and vote for the best leader that would turn around the fortunes of the country.

    “Do not die for any Nigerian politician or allow yourself to be used to commit their atrocities; they should bring their children back from their safe havens overseas to die for them and do their dirty jobs. They loot the country, transfer Nigeria’s wealth overseas with their children and come during elections to use children from poor and less privileged homes for thuggery, election malpractice, and destruction. It is not uncommon for children with low socioeconomic status to be used to eliminate individuals who constitute a nuisance to our greedy politicians.

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    “They should bring back their children from abroad to do their dirty and evil deeds in this election. Let Nigerians wake up and understand that the suffering in Nigeria today is MAN MADE; the politicians systematically created poverty and are using it to control the masses with intentions to retain power and control. It is time for Nigerians to rise and deliver the country from the wicked hands of these politicians and corrupt leaders.”
    In furtherance, Atuma used the opportunity to explain the challenges he faced while shooting his upcoming film project, ‘The Imported Wives.’

    “I was just in Nigeria filming for a new project, “The Imported Wives.” I had to use naira to buy naira to carry out the production. The ruggedness and understanding of my executive producer, Ms. Joy Madubuike, was the only reason why it was easy to justify spending additional naira to purchase naira. Unfortunately, permit me to say that Nigeria is in a total mess at this time.

    “Something has got to give; Nigeria cannot continue this way; the country is literally at war, and all the characteristics of wartorn nations have already manifested to the fullest!!! Hunger, insecurity, fuel and electricity scarcity, bad roads, dilapidated hospitals, run-down public schools, etc.!!! We will continue to pray for the intervention of the almighty God. However, we must rise and use our permanent voters’ card to ensure that greedy and obsolete politicians do not find themselves in the corridors of power in Nigeria.”

  • Wunmi Toriola acquires flat in Lekki

    Wunmi Toriola acquires flat in Lekki

    Actress Wunmi Toriola has acquired a flat in the highbrow Lekki area of Lagos.

    The actress made this known via an Instagram post on her official handle on Wednesday, February 22.

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    “Of a truth, it is the Lord’s doing and it’s marvelous in our sight. Congratulations to me as I am a BONAFIDE owner of one of these units. Newest Lekki house owner. To my maker, I bring back the glory to you,” she posted as the caption of a video displaying the compound where the flat is situated.

    The actress has remained quiet after parting ways with her husband for many years.

  • Only a ‘mumu man’ gets snatched by lover’s friend – Ruth Kadiri

    Only a ‘mumu man’ gets snatched by lover’s friend – Ruth Kadiri

    Actress Ruth Kadiri has described a man who would allow himself to get snatched by his lover’s friend as a ‘mumu man’.

    She said this while reacting to the viral report of a man who got snatched by his baby mama’s friend.

    A mother of one, Munira, in an Instagram post, accused her friend Adeola Ariyo of snatching her man and baby daddy

    Munira explained she had been friends with Adeola for many years but the latter started dating her man after she introduced her to him.

    But Adeola claimed she was never friends with Munira as they were never on the same level.

    She accused Munira of always speaking negatively of her to her baby daddy which turned out in her favor, claiming the very act caused him to pick interest in her and they eventually kick-started a relationship.

    Reacting to the viral story, Kadiri suggested any man who would trend for such a reason was simply worthless, arguing this type of person was the worst anyone could ever be in a relationship with.

    “Any man who has self-worth! Will never let himself trend on social media for being snatched.

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    “So when next you see a (snatched man) publicly loving up with the snatcher, regardless of what went wrong in the relationship, He is a MUMU man.

    “Ladies know this and know peace and stop fighting for nonsense.

    “Nothing worse than dating a person who has no self- worth. Women/men. Stop fighting over spouses who have no value for themselves.

    “Gosh! I don’t care what your reasons are. Stop it. Any man that has sense will never publicly humiliate one for another,” she wrote.

  • Olakunle Churchill: Apologise to my wife within 24 hours or..

    Olakunle Churchill: Apologise to my wife within 24 hours or..

    Businessman Olakunle Churchill has demanded a public apology from his ex-wife, Tonto Dikeh, for defamation of his character and that of his wife Rosy Meurer.

    He issued the mother of his first son a cease-and-desist letter through the legal team.

    The past few days have witnessed the former partners go at each other on social media over a post by Churchill celebrating the birthday of his son with Dikeh.

    Tonto reshared a three-part video from her YouTube page on Instagram which held her interviews about her failed marriage to the ex-hubby whom she kept on referring to as a ‘Yahoo Boy’.

    She called her ex-husband a deadbeat father among others in an interview.

    But Olakunle Churchill’s lawyers issued Dikeh a cease-and-desist letter.

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    In the letter dated February 21, 2023, the Attorneys alleged Tonto published false information against Churchill and his wife, Rosy on Instagram, labelling him a fraudster, deadbeat father, thief and more.

    It also stated how the politician tagged Churchill’s wife a husband snatcher and a former friend of hers.

    Churchill’s attorneys demanded Tonto Dikeh publicly tender an apology to her ex-hubby and his wife, Rosy Meurer within 24 hours or risk being slammed with a defamatory lawsuit.

  • Portable bags car endorsement deal, gets brand new Range Rover

    Portable bags car endorsement deal, gets brand new Range Rover

    Street-hop act Omolalomi Okikiola aka Portable has bagged a huge endorsement deal with popular car dealer.

    The ‘self-styled’ ‘wahala’ singer’s ambassadorial deal came along with a brand new Range Rover.

    Portable made the announcement via his Instagram page sharing several video clips displaying his exotic automobile while expressing gratitude to God as well as his new family for the opportunity.

    Read also : Portable performs at petrol station

    “IKA OF AFRICA Akoi new whip Akoi new ambassador Akoi new family @unique.motors to God be the glory everywhere good #drzehinarange Cc @babyluvgram Zeh Nation many many inspiration. Akoi Grace,” the ‘Zazu’ crooner wrote.

  • Why you shouldn’t engage in violence for any candidate – Yul Edochie

    Why you shouldn’t engage in violence for any candidate – Yul Edochie

    Popular actor Yul Edochie has admonished Nigerians against involvement in any form of violence on election day.

    With the presidential poll barely a few days away, the role interpreter urged people to resist being used as tools by any of the candidates to cause electoral mayhem as they could lose their lives in the process.

    He suggested a fitting response to the voting masses for any candidate who would approach them with such offer.

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    “Any candidate who wants to engage you to cause mayhem on election day, tell him to bring his children to lead the squad”, said the film director.

    “Say ‘NO’ to election violence. Vote peacefully,” he wrote.

    Reinforcing his advice against electoral violence as well as its dire consequence, Yul Edochie added: “Say NO to election violence. It’s not worth it. You may lose your life in the process.”

  • Jide Fowode speaks on newly opened studio RSVL Studios

    Jide Fowode speaks on newly opened studio RSVL Studios

    Jide Fowode, the consultant to the newly opened Real Sound Visual & Lights Recording Studio and Equipment (RSVL Studios) has opened up on the new venture of Dr. Adesoji Michael Adewunmi.

    In a brief chat, Fowode revealed that the high-tech audio and visual studio is the brainchild of Adewunmi, who is the managing director of DAMA Pharmaceutical trust limited.

    On why the studio was created, Fowode explained that there has been a yearn for a globally accepted audio-visual studios with high-tech facilities that can stand the test of time.

    “The RSVL studio was berthed to in the efforts of the owners to move the business to the level of what is obtained in the industry globally and as well meet the yearnings of the stakeholders,” Fowode began. “The facility boasts of an array of equipment that offer live studio, analog studio, digital studio, rehearsal studio, lightings, multi-camera video recording and editing suite, lounge and rooms, and sound equipment rentals.”

    Speaking further, Fowode, who has been an entertainment and showbiz consultant to multinationals for over two decades expressed that the staff and management staff were carefully sourced from the industry, where they have shown excellence in their years of experience. He added that the business model also offers a smooth day to day running.

    The RSVL studio recently launched to an array of industry stakeholders from musicians, producers, instrumentalists, sound engineers, video producers and other many players in attendance penultimate week.

  • Olayiwola is GOMAN national president

    Olayiwola is GOMAN national president

    Evangelist Philip Olayiwola has emerged the new National President of the Gospel Musicians Association of Nigeria (GOMAN).

    Evangelist Olayiwola emerged as the president after the end of Dr. Funmi Aragbaye’s six-year-long tenure.

     In his acceptance speech, Olayiwola expressed gratitude to God and members of the  association for the confidence reposed in him.

    Evangelist  Olayiwola said that his vision includes rebranding, restructuring and repositioning of the association to fulfil the dream of founders in using gospel music to win souls and heal wounds of the afflicted.

     The gospel singer, who had held many positions from zonal to state level, said he would bring all gospel musicians together and organise programmes that would ignite spiritual life of members.

     The new President added that he would engage all stakeholders in the gospel music industry that would earn the association international recognition from both corporate and individuals beyond the secular level.

     On the sidelines of the inauguration of the new executives of GOMAN, the immediate past National President Dr. Funmi Aragbaye charged the new executives to make discipline and commitment to the work of God their watch-words to receive rewards from God. Aragbaye called on the new executives to cooperate and work together as one family to propagate gospel through music.

     Dr. Aragbaye also praised the GOMAN Electoral Committee (GOMANEC) and members for their support for the successful tenure as well as peaceful conduct of the election.

  • Enkay Ogboruche’s Declaration hits music shelves

    Enkay Ogboruche’s Declaration hits music shelves

    Enkay Ogboruche has dedicated her latest album titled ‘Declaration‘ to the celebration of her 10th year as a performing gospel music minister.

    As the album hits global music shelves, Ogboruche expressed delight and gratitude to God for sustaining her in the industry.

    “I’m grateful to the Almighty God, who is my sustainer. The journey of 10 years as a performing gospel music minister has been highly tasking and demanding but laced with Gods favour and grace. It can only be God,” she said.

    On her new effort, Ogboruche said: “I like creating synergy and I love challenges.”

    Ogboruche also acknowledged the supportive role of her husband, Dr. Timothy Ogboruche saying, “He is everything to me – a prayer partner, encourager, financier, and my Pastor. My prayer is for God to continue to keep and bless him for me and the family.”

    A sneak preview of the album revealed a body of work set to redefine gospel music. The album features Judikay, Nathaniel Bassey amongst others.

    Enkay, a member of the defunct Tehila Crew, decided to go solo to start her own band after quitting the band.

    “I took off as a solo artiste with a debut album Kingdom Anthem. The Kingdom Anthem was a 10-track album with popular track like “Yes, You Are The Lord.” My second album, ‘The Bridge,’ was released in 2018 at the Enkay Live in Concert which held at The Eko Convention Center,” she said.

  • Rita Okoro becomes first Nigerian board member of ISPA

    Rita Okoro becomes first Nigerian board member of ISPA

    The International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) has announced Rita Ezenwa-Okoro as the first-ever Nigerian board member.

    Ezenwa-Okoro’s appointment was announced at the organization’s annual general meeting making her the first Nigerian and 4th African to sit on the board of ISPA in its almost 75 years of existence. She was unanimously voted to join the ISPA board to influence policy, thought leadership, and membership.

    In her speech after the appointment, Ezenwa-Okoro said that she would play her role in helping the board achieve its aims and objectives. She said, “I am honored by the opportunity to serve on this distinguished board of leaders in the performing arts industry worldwide. Making history by being the first Nigerian to serve on the board of this renowned organization is more than I could ever have planned for in my career. I look forward to working with board members of ISPA to increase the percentage of Africans in its membership. In addition, ensure that the voices of African performing arts leaders are heard on this global platform.”

    The new board member is the founder and lead visionary of Street Project Foundation, an NGO focused on facilitating opportunities for youth employment, social mobilization, and cross-cultural dialogue using creative arts as a tool. She is also the Executive Director of the Global Play Brigade (GPB), an international movement of performance activists, improvisers, clowns, musicians, dancers, educators, and therapists who use ‘play’ to unleash the human power of social transformation.

    Rita is also an author of the book entitled ‘Doing. Being. Becoming. For the love of the creative arts.’ She was a three-time Global Fellow of the International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) from 2019-2021 following her unorthodox use of the creative arts in the economic, social, and mental development of youths in Nigeria.

    Ezenwa-Okoro used projects including the Creative Youth Boot Camp and ARTvocacy, a four to six weeks non-residential boot camp designed for at-risk youths in Nigeria, to expose young people to every genre of art and culminate in showcases of stage plays and short films, among other things.

    The foundation also deploys its United Nations and BMW award-winning tool, ‘Reflection Sessions,’ which uses play and performance to get young people across ethnic lines to share their stories of trauma, pain, healing, and purpose in a safe space called the circle of trust.

    Other newly appointed board members are three notable global business leaders. Mark Ball, Artistic Director, Southbank Centre, UK; Martin Inthamoussu, Creative Economy Consultant at Interamerican Development Bank USA; and Paul Tam, Executive Director, Performing Arts, West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, Hong Kong, China.

    ISPA strengthens the performing arts globally by advancing leadership, exchanging ideas, and fostering a diverse and engaged membership.