Entertainment
Rivers Marks Golden Jubilee Logo Unveiling With Praise Songs
A 50-member Glorious Elders Chair of Rivers State, made up of prominent citizens were among others that rendered melodious Christian songs at the unveiling ceremony of the Rivers State Golden Jubilee Logo.
The ceremony which took place at the Obi Wali International Conference Hall, Port Harcourt on Thursday has the former Minister for Transport, Dr Abiye Sekibo as one of the elders that rendered the song “count your blessings”, taken from the hymn of sacred songs and solo (SS&S 745).
As they rendered the song, a message was sent to the numerous audience that as Christians, gratitude should be a life attitude as they could the innumerable blessing of Rivers State as it clocks 50 years, even as they thank him and count his blessings in the years ahead.
Also performing, a physically challenge on wheel chair, Mrs IB Osuamkpe and The Sound Doctrine gave a solo rendition of “Give thanks,” and the entire audience joined her and sang the song.
Our correspondent reports that the melodious voice of Mrs Osuamkpe also sent a message to the people of Rivers State that they should always give thanks to God, the Holy one for his numerous blessings that could not be counted.
In their own rendition, 50 youths White ‘etibo’ and black trousers also thrilled the crowd with their songs “my hope is built on nothing less”, depicting that the foundation on which the state was laid is Jesus Christ, therefore though storms and gales blow, it will stand firm and secured.
Another group of 50 youths that also entertained the mammoth crowd were the students of Trinitates International Secondary School, Port Harcourt, with their song, “Higher ground: I’m pressing on the up ward way”.
The song assured and inspired the people of Rivers State to word assiduously to bring the state to a much higher ground, as they pres on towards the goals to win the prize for God has called the Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike heavenward in Christ Jesus as was written in the Holy book of Phillippians Chapter 3 verse 14.
As if that was not enough, fire works also added colour and glamour to the epoch making occasion, as it illuminated the podium before the governor’s remarks and unveiling of the Golden Jubilee Logo.
Meanwhile, the chairman, Golden Jubilee Committee, Chief Ferdenand Alabraba has assured that the celebration will feature funfares and exibition of Rivers heritage.
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.
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.
-
News2 days agoNigeria Recorded Two World’s Deadliest Terror Attacks In 2025 –Report
-
Politics2 days agoEid-el-fitr: INEC Urges Staff Discipline Ahead Ekiti, Osun Guber Polls
-
Editorial2 days agoThumbs Up For Sit-At-Home Reversal
-
News2 days agoPerm. Sec Pats Rivers NUJ On The Back
-
News2 days agoExplosions Rock Lagos, C’River, Kill One, Injure 40
-
News2 days agoFubara Hails Umah Ukpai’s Contributions To Global Christian Evangelism
-
Education2 days agoOpobo Kingdom moves to incorporate Ibani Language Into School Curriculum, Takes Off April
-
News2 days ago
Etche Monarch Alleges Death Threats, Assault