Connect with us

Entertainment

AY, Basket Mouth Acquire New Automobiles

Published

on

Gone are the days when
    humour mongers or comedians were regarded as school drop outs, court jesters and ‘never do wells’, today, comedy is one of the leading professions not only in Nigeria, but the worLd at large.
They are now respected globally, they wine and dine with top echelons in the society with stupendous wealth to show for their hArd work in the comic trade.
Recently, Top Nigerian Comedians Ay and Basket mouth have been reaping the benefits of their hard work as they have decided to embark on spending their money on the state-of-the art automobiles that run into millions of naira. The first to treat himself to one of the finest things in life is comedian turned actor, Ayo Makun popularly known as Ay.
The Ondo State-born actor cum comedian rewarded himself for all his hardwork in the past year by increasing the number of automobiles in his garage with a brand new Jaguar XJL worth millions of naira. His block buster, star studded movie “30 Days in Atlanta” racked in N150 million, the highest since the inception of movie screening in Nigeria cinemas. The movie picked up the new Era award at the recently held Africa magic movie award.
Following suit is Bright Okpocha, other wise known as Basket Mouth. The Abia State born comedian bought himself a brand new 2015 Lexus 570 SUV worth a whooping N26 million naira among other fleet of cars in his garage and other expensive items.
However, Rivers State is not left out as the state has produced indigenous comedians who are equally successful in the humour trade. They include internationally acclaimed comedian, singer and actor, Julius Agwu, Prince Hezekiah, Dan D’ Humourous, Rugged Pastor and a host of others.

Continue Reading

Entertainment

NGO hails Tinubu’s climate awareness tour

Published

on

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.
Continue Reading

Entertainment

They Booed, Threw Bottles At Me – Tems Recounts

Published

on

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.

Continue Reading

Entertainment

Primeboy Pleads For Mohbad’s Burial

Published

on

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.

Continue Reading

Trending