Afro hip-hop sensation,
Sampson Agwora popularly known as African King was at his best at the ongoing 9th Port Harcourt International Trade Fair holding at Isaac Boro Park, Port Harcourt as he thrilled his fans and other fun seekers at the official opening ceremony last Friday.
The rave of the moment in the Afro hip-hop word, who spoke with The Tide Entertainment at the event expressed gratitude to his numerous fans for appreciating his efforts in the music clan and assured them of a new chart buster album which he hopes will hit the market early next year.
The Imo State-born and Port Harcourt-based music sensation noted that Port Harcourt brought him to limelight in his music career, therefore, he had decided to remain in the state to pursue his career, because of the abundant opportunities and enabling environment that exist in the state.
He expressed gratitude to the State Governor, Rt Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi for restoring peace and security in the state which he said had contributed to the development of the entertainment industry in the state.
According to him, Port Harcourt over the years, has remained a centre of attraction to many musicians in the country and a city to beat after Lagos in terms of entertainment.
The African King stressed that most artistes are attracted to the state not only because of the enabling environment but for her legendary hospitality which according to him, is second to none. He maintained that these attributes had turned the state to another home away from home. He, therefore, called on indigenous musicians to utilize the rare opportunity so as to keep the flag flying.
He contended that music is a lucrative career, but requires talent and creativity to succeed. He also identified lack of sponsorship as one of the banes of the industry. The hip hop artiste, therefore, called on government and the private sector to support upcoming stars through sponsorship and regular shows.