Entertainment
New Ikwerre Cultural Movie, ‘Rumuokani’ Hits Market
Rumuokani, an in-depth movie on Ikwerre cultural heritage is now in the market. The movie is produced by a seasoned Port Harcourt-based film maker, Mr. Bobby Ogoloma and directed by Mr. Ukah.
The movie which also features wrestling competition is centered on sale of land. Synopsis: Some group of elders decided to sell land to a Whiteman to get his money which bears a queen’s head, but one of the chiefs of the community opposed the idea and the elders murdered him to enable them achieve their aim.
Unfortunately, they did not succeed because of the controversies that ensued as a result of the killing of the chief. The movie was shot at Igbo-Etche, Ovogo and Elibrada sand field in Emohua Local Government Area (EMOLGA), Rivers State.
Speaking on the movie, Elder Morrison Kalio Okike, who played the role of an Elder in the movie, said ‘Rumuokani’ is an in-depth movie because the producer went deep into the Ikwerre culture right from the ancient days to show the world the cultural heritage of the Ikwerre man, what we have and what we can do with them.
The Akabuka, ONELGA-born actor who has featured in various Nollywood movies such as ‘Crime Forces,’ ‘Snake ladies’etc has also produced a film titled ‘Teens Generation’ which talks about teenagers in the country. He noted that acting in Nigeria is very tasking, but rewarding.
He disclosed that apart from ‘Rumuokani’ there are other Ikwerre movies in the market such as African Wrestling in Ikwerre kingdom which was shot at Ovogo one of the communities in Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The seasoned actor noted that Rivers State parades the best actors and actresses in Nollywood as well as producers and directors, but we lack sponsorship which has made it difficult to compete favourably with their counterparts in Asaba and Enugu. He therefore appealed to the State Government and the private sector to come to their aid.
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.
-
News1 day agoPolice Arrest Nigerian, Two Others For Kidnapping In Edo
-
Business17 hours agoNigeria, AFC sign $1.3 billion deal to build alumina refinery
-
Business17 hours agoNERC Amends Order on Meter Tampering, Power Bypass For Discos
-
Rivers16 hours agoKENPOLY Rector Promises To Prioritise Students’ Welfare
-
Nation1 day agoPerm Sec Explains Success Of FGM Elimination Programme In Rivers
-
News1 day agoNDLEA Arrests Ex-Councillor With 40kg Skunk, Recovers Drugs In Diapers
-
Rivers16 hours agoDon, Stakeholders Urge Environmental Laws In N’Delta
-
Rivers16 hours agoADIAFRICA Flags-off Free Eye Screening Outreach In PH