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Ntu Oyi, From Prison To Gospel Artiste
The story of Comrade Cornelius Chinedu Iroegbu is that of grass to grace. The journey to stardom as a gospel artiste did not come without some sad tales. Ranging from being entrapped in the vicious cycle of financial quagmire to being a victim of man’s inhumanity to man, his budding musical talents were brought to the fore within the four walls of a prison cell in Port Harcourt some seven years ago.
It was while in the cell that he got his inspiration to sing for God and his fellow inmates. It was also there that the idea of producing his own gospel album was born. By share providence, Cornelius popularly known as ‘Ntu-Oyi’ was able to realize his dream this year through one Mr Vitalis Otuiwu of De Caritas family whom God used to accomplish that dream.
Today, Comrade ‘Ntu-Oyi’ is a proud owner of a Gospel album titled ‘Chim Nedum’ which was recorded at George Banks Studio, Aba, in Abia State. The album which is an instant hit comprises eight tracks tailored towards giving God unquantifiable praise.
In an interview with The Tide Entertainment, Comrade Cornelius Iroegbu disclosed that the official unveiling of the album is slated for December 23, 2012.
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.
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