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Zebrudaya, RMD, Others For New GLO Campaign

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12 years ago

August 15, 2014

Legendary Chika Okpala
popularly known as Chief Zebrudaya Alias-4:30 and his Television Wife Lizzy Eveome Alias Ovuleria of the new Masquerade series are among top Nigerian artistes recently signed to feature in a new campaign by Globacom.
The new theme campaign “GO- Ahead” depicts the essence of the network and also communicate the dynamism of its services in voice, data and fixed lines. Others include Delta State, and Nollywood A-List actor Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD), Sunday Omotolanle Aka Aluwe Bolaji Amasa aka Mr Latin and Madam Ibidun Allison aka Amebo in the rested Television series village Headmaster.
Also in the list is Madam Kofo-Abiola who is popularly known for her sky scrapper head gears, Saheed Mohammed (Funky Mallam) Morocco Maduka, Charles Awununu mad Victor Osuagwu. The list also includes Wasiu Alabi Pasama, former Super Eagle’s Sticker, Daniel Omokachi and King of Galala Beats Daddy Showkey.
Those designated as brand Ambassadors include the chief Executive officer of Ovation Magazine, Dele Momodu, John Okafor (Mr Ibu) Bishop Ime (Okon Lagos) both comics in the Nigerian Theatre Industry, Chinwetala Agwu, a veteral Nollywood actor and comedienne and Television presenter, Helen Paul etc.
The 34 celebrities are vested with the responsibility of positively motivating their followers from all strata of life not only to join the Globacom network, but to recommend its products and services to others in their circles of influence.
To connect the network to the evergreen entertainment stars who are still savvy on the buttons are King Sunny Ade and Sir Victor Olaiya, both worried renowned Masters in juju music and Highlife, respectively.
The stars who have been appearing in television commercials, on bill boards lamp posts and fliers of the network will compliment the efforts of existing ambassadors including Bisade Ologunde (Lagbaja) Bezhiwa Idakula (Bez), Bright Okpocha (Basket Mouth), Jude Abaga (MI) Wande Coal, Chinedu Okolie Peter and Paul Okoye (P-Square) Waje Iruobe, Omawumi Megbele, Funke Akindele (Jennifer) Chukie Edozien (Lynxx), Sammy Okposo and Ego Ogbare.
The ‘GO-Ahead’ campaign encourages subscribers to believe in themselves and the uniqueness of their talents dreams and goals.

Cross section of contestants for the Native Vogue Port Harcourt International Fashion Week 2014

Entertainment

NGO hails Tinubu’s climate awareness tour

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2 days ago

March 9, 2026

The Tide

Jewel Environmental Initiative (JEI), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has commended President Bola Tinubu for inaugurating the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour, urging Nigerians and stakeholders to support the initiative nationwide.

Mr Ismail Bima, Chief Executive Officer of JEI, said in a statement in Gombe yesterday that the tour would significantly strengthen public understanding of climate change and encourage collective environmental responsibility.

Bima described the initiative as a clear affirmation of the Federal Government’s commitment to pursuing practical solution driven strategies that addressed climate challenges and safeguarded livelihoods, ecosystems, and national development efforts.

He noted that the programme would achieve its objectives if government institutions, private organisations, civil society groups, and citizens actively played their respective roles in promoting awareness, resilience, and sustainable practices.

According to him, the inauguration marks an important step toward building a nationwide movement capable of delivering measurable progress in Nigeria’s broader efforts to secure a climate resilient future for generations.

He said JEI fully aligned with the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour, noting that the initiative could inspire innovation, strengthen environmental education, and promote sustainable development across communities nationwide.

Bima also commended the Minister of Environment and urged federal, state, and local stakeholders to support the initiative, stressing that climate change impacts affected all citizens regardless of region or status.

He emphasised that growing climate pressures on agriculture, livelihoods, and ecosystems made the awareness tour timely, adding that stronger information sharing and partnerships were necessary to confront environmental risks nationwide.

He urged authorities to implement the initiative with sustained commitment, extend activities to grassroots communities, and collaborate with state and local governments to ensure wider participation and maximum impact nationwide effectively.

The Tide source reports that President Tinubu inaugurated the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour in Abuja on Tuesday to promote climate resilience and sustainable development nationwide initiatives.

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They Booed, Threw Bottles At Me – Tems Recounts

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2 weeks ago

February 27, 2026

The Tide

R&B star, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has recounted the early-career challenges she faced, revealing that she was once booed out of the stage while performing at a school event.

Speaking in an interview with Newsmen, the Crazy Tings crooner shared that she wasn’t only booed but was also harassed with plastic bottles.

“I remember one time I was going to perform at my school as an up-and-coming singer and I thought I was going to receiving a standing ovation.

“But I got booed. They even threw plastic bottles at me,” she recalled.

Tems explained that despite the embarrassing incident and other such rejections, she remained determined to pursue a career in music.

The Tide Entertainment reports that Tems admitted that some of the initial rejections she faced could be due to her conviction to stick to her originality instead of doing covers or familiar sounds like most of her peers.

The Grammy-winning singer said looking back now, she is glad that she didn’t compromise her style despite the initial pressures.

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Primeboy Pleads For Mohbad’s Burial

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2 weeks ago

February 27, 2026

The Tide

A close associate of late singer Mohbad, Primeboy, has appealed for the artiste’s burial nearly three years after his death.

According to him, Mohbad’s body remains in the mortuary since September 12, 2023, pending burial arrangements.

The Tide Entertainment reports that in a statement Primeboy urged the family, public, and government to permit the burial, stating, “It’s been almost three years since Mohbad left us. His body is still in the mortuary. I’m begging the family, I’m begging the public, I’m begging the government, please let’s bury our brother. He deserves a befitting burial.”

It would be recalled that Mohbad’s death sparked public outrage, protests, and investigations. Ongoing autopsy examinations, police inquiries, and legal proceedings have delayed burial arrangements amid family disagreements and public scrutiny.