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Gospel Artiste Storms PH With New Album
Gospel music lovers in Rivers State and beyond are in for another amazing and soul- inspiring moment as award winning sensational gospel-Afro pop artiste, Engr. Progress Ugo Ekwe popularly known as ‘K-Mite’ is now set to storm Port Harcourt market with his third album titled “God Understands” which is expected to provide healing and salvation to the people.
The Rivers State University graduate of Civil Engineering-turned gospel artiste in a recent interview with The Tide Entertainment disclosed that the new album was his third effort since he embraced music in 2005. His first album was released in 2011 titled “Son of the Highest,” an 8 track album released in Salvation Ministries, Okija, Port Harcourt. He produced his second album in 2014 titled “Money Dey Stop Nonsense”. He said all the songs are soul winning and commercial success.
K-Mite stated that he embraced music in order to harness his childhood talent. According to him, music had been his first love and way back in the days he started his music career by converting circular songs into gospel music until he later discovered he could write and produce his own songs.
“I decided to dump circular music for gospel songs because I discovered that circular music promotes worldly things while gospel music preaches God’s love and salvation”, he said.
Apart from his gospel music, the Ogbakiri, Rivers State born entertainer also handles a religious programme titled “Gospel on The Street”, targeted towards reaching out to souls on the street and bringing them closer to God through the platform. It is a monthly programme hosted at different locations in Port Harcourt in collaboration with Salvation Ministries Corpers Fellowship (SMCF), Port Harcourt.
The multiple award winning uprising star parades several awards including: Runner up, Silverbird Street Skillz, 2010, Best performing Artiste of the Year, Kisi Entertainment Port Harcourt 2016 and Best New Song of the year, Trans Amadi Fan Zone (TAFZ) among others.
He boasted that his greatest challenge in his music career is to beat his previous achievements in the industry, while he draws his inspiration from sensational gospel singer Bamidele whom he described as his role model.
The indigenous artiste appealed to the Rivers State Government to invest more in the entertainment industry in the state and to create an enabling environment that would enthrone a more vibrant and harmonious industry in the state and to establish an intervention fund for indigenous entertainers to enable them compete favourably with their counterparts in other states.
Engr Ekwe noted that the fund would not only galvanise the practitioners into more positive ventures that would transform the industry by ensuring high standards but as well take care of the welfare of the artistes.
He urged multinational companies operating in the state to partner with government in carrying along the indigenous entertainers as the gesture would give them a sense of belonging instead of relegating them to the background in preference to artistes from other parts of the country.
He challenged the young upcoming artistes to look inward and discover themselves, they should not be intimidated by the sounds from Lagos artistes, but to believe in themselves and look up to God, “ until you blow your flute, nobody blows trumpet for you”, he said.
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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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