Entertainment
How Night Life Thrives In PH
Port Harcourt, the Rivers State capital is a bubbling city where night life and entertainment thrive. The city was founded by Lord Frederick Lugard in 1912 and named after the then Secretary of State for the colonies, Sir Lewis Viscount Harcourt in 1913. The purpose then was to export the coal that Geologist Albert Ernest Kitson had discovered in Enugu in 1909.
The city was later used as a base for military operations against the central forces in German Kamerun (an area that covers part of modern day Camerooon and Gabon) during the first World War. After the discovery of crude oil in Oloibiri in 1956, Port Harcourt exported the first ship load from Nigeria in 1958.
Today, Port Harcourt is widely known as Nigeria’s Garden City, the pearl of the Niger Delta region and home of the black gold (oil) and gas in the country.
It is the third most developed and flourishing metropolis in Nigeria after Lagos and Abuja and arguably, the hub of oil and gas in Africa.
Apart from oil and gas, the city is also popular for her vibrant entertainment industry and late night activities. Port Harcourt has one of the best night life in the country from sophisticated hot spots that attract a celebrity clientele to small after hour bars where fun seekers go to enjoy undiluted fun and entertainment. The diverse night clubs, dancing bars and other hangouts, give you a taste of what the city’s night life offers.
The city bubbles from Monday to Sunday from 9.00pm till dawn; there is no doubt that Port Harcourt residents love fun as the clubs are always filled to the brim and the best Deejays (DJs) in town thrill their customers with various genres of music. The customers are also entertained with exotic wines and alchoholic beverages while the operators smile to the banks at the end of the day.
Most of the popular night clubs are located at the GRA axis of the city. Among these banging clubs are Play House, Liquid Lounge, Ediz Wine Bar and Champaign Lounge, Cassablanca, and Grendale. Others include X Lounge, Night Box, Boomerang, etc. There are also the dancing bars and other swinging hangouts with their cosy environment and mesmerizing lightening.
Comedy shows are also held in the night hours to provide all round fun as most of the fun seekers look out for such events where they listen to rib cracking jokes from seasoned humour merchants. On such events, there are no dull moments.
Another boost to night life in the city are the cinema houses. Due to the return of the cinema culture to the city which suffered decline decade ago, watching movies on Television is now regarded as old school. The big screen now trends. Apart from watching foreign soap operas such as Zee World and Telemundo Channels that hold most ladies captive, movie buffs prefer the big screen. Apart from entertainment, going to the cinema for most young people has become a life style and with movie premiers becoming a major item on the events calendar. It also afford them the opportunity to relax and in most cases make new friends as well as business contacts.
Among the popular cinemas in the city are I Cinema, Stadium Road, Silverbird Cinema at Abonnema Wharf Road, Genesis Deluxe Cinema located at Tombia Street, GRA Phase 2, Port Harcourt, Film house Cinemas and Pepperoni Cinemas at Azikiwe Road and Eliozu, Port Harcourt respectively.
The hustle and bustle of the Port Harcourt City night life make the city the darling of all fun lovers in Nigeria who troop into the city on daily basis, foreigners inclusive. The bubbling and vibrant city life has indeed endured in Port Harcourt, especially for those who regard the city as Nigeria’s entertainment haven and a city to beat if you are looking for the good things of life.
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Stephanie Linus, First Black Recipient Of Lennox K. Black Prize
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.
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‘I’ll Continue To Ask For My Balance’ – Phyna reacts.
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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