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PH Set For Music, Dance Jamboree …As Maltina Kicks Off Audition, Today
All is now set for this
year’s regional auditions of Maltina Dance All Seasonal Eight (MDA8), the popular dance show sponsored by Maltina, the nation’s number one malt drink from the stable of Nigerian Breweries Limited.
The Tide Entertainment gathered that hundreds of thousands of enteries from potential contestants have been received and as the process of selecting Nigeria’s top dancing family enters a critical stage, contestants are gearing up by dusting their dancing shoes ready for action.
The exciting and emotional process will be kick started with regional auditions in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital at the Atrium Event Centre on Friday July 18th and Saturday July 19th 2014. Aside Port Harcourt, the other auditioning centres are Lagos and Abuja.
The regional auditions are used as the platform to select family representatives who are expected to qualify their families before the show proper kicks off. During these regional auditions, consumers and respective family members also stand a chance to win any of the fantastic regional dance competition prizes.
Speaking on the event, the senior brand manager, Maltina, Mr Adewole said, “we are glad with the evolution of the Maltina brand over the years and the impact it has made thus far. We are also very excited about what Season Eight of MDA have in store for us”.
According to him, “eight years is a long time for a show to still remain relevant and we are very glad that Maltina through MDA, continues to bring the brand experience of sharing happness and fun to the consumer. He assured that the MDA ‘Rhythm of Happiness Edition’ will be refreshing by unique because they have put a lot of work into it to ensure that every year, there is something bigger and better.
On the prizes to be won, Adedeji disclosed that the winning family will go home with a grand prize of N10 million, the first and second runners up will also get N3 million and N1 million respectively which is an increase from N6 million, N1 million and N500,000 won last year by contestants.
It would be recalled that the 2007 edition was won by Onye Family, 2008, it was the Opuwari Family, 2009 was won by Ibiams, 2010, the Adejos, 2011 by the Ekubo’s while in the 2012 edition, the nation’s number one dance family were the Greens and 2013 edition was won by the Briggs Family, other families are expected to emerge in the 2014 edition titled Rhythm of happiness.
Dancers performing on stage
The Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine is a prestigious accolade awarded by Thomas Jefferson University, recognising outstanding individuals.
The actress was honoured with the Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine by Thomas Jefferson University in America in recognition of her outstanding contributions to social activism and impact through her work.
This remarkable achievement, they said, highlights her dedication to societal well-being and marks her as the first Black recipient of this distinguished award.
The Tide Entertainment reports that the Lennox K. Black International Prize for Excellence in Medicine is a prestigious accolade awarded by Thomas Jefferson University, recognising individuals who have made significant contributions to the medical field, promoting scientific discovery and advancements.
Named after Lennox K. Black, a Canadian manufacturing executive known for his philanthropic efforts and service on various boards, including Thomas Jefferson University, the prize celebrates excellence in medical innovation and global contribution to health and medicine.
The actress is renowned for her activism and impactful work in areas concerning women’s health and rights, including her efforts to combat issues like fistula and gender-based violence.
According to the award organisers she has been instrumental in bringing about social change through her films and campaigns. They added that her work extends beyond borders, affecting lives and policies internationally, embodying the spirit of the Lennox K. Black International Prize.
On receiving the award, Stephanie expressed her gratitude and reaffirmed her commitment to using her platform for social good.
“This recognition goes beyond me; it is for all the women and girls fighting for a healthier, safer world. It amplifies our message and our work. It strengthens my resolve to continue advocating for gender equality, social justice, and improved maternal and reproductive health in Africa,” she said
Susan Aldunge, Interim President of Thomas Jefferson University, admired the actress, saying, ‘‘Your ability to educate while humbly addressing the cultural obstacles impeding progress for young women is commendable. Your intelligent, personal take on the necessary human rights changes has deeply impacted all lucky to encounter you. Congratulations once more on this well-deserved award and the acknowledgement of your efforts.’”
Ms Aldunge further said that Thomas Jefferson University, a leader in medical education and research, hosts the award to underscore its mission of improving lives through innovation in health care.
‘‘The university is proud to honour Stephanie Linus, whose work aligns with Jefferson’s values of creativity, collaboration, and compassion in pursuing excellence in medicine and beyond.
“Awarding the Lennox K. Black International Prize to Stephanie Linus celebrates her achievements and signals a broader recognition of the importance of social activism in medicine and health,” she added.
“Her pioneering efforts continue to inspire and effect change, paving the way for a healthier, more equitable world’’.
Stephanie, who was named Chairperson of the Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) for the Best International Feature Film (IFF) category of the Oscars in August 2023, is best known for her 2015 advocacy movie ‘Dry’, which tells the story of a 13-year-old girl whose parents marry her off to a 60-year-old man, with devastating consequences.
Ilebaye’s revelation came just after Phyna had publicly called out the organizers for withholding some of her prizes.
Phyna, who revealed this to Newsmen insinuated that Ilebaye broke the gender code by announcing that she got her full prize money.
She also stressed that she would continue to demand for her balance, stating that she worked hard for the money during the show’s 72-day duration.
“I believe I should at least get what I worked so hard for 72 days. You all suddenly remembered your alert screenshots and IG Live………… Common……one among others is 1BTC which is over 80m in today’s market.
“To those who got their money in full
I’m happy for you. As a poor man’s child, let me ask for my money and other items remaining.,” She added.
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