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How Frank Edwards Stole Show At RSBC Choral Fiesta
Easter Monday, April 21st
2014 turned out to be a day of spiritual upliftment praise songs, worship, drama and comedy at its best as Rivers State Broadcasting Corporation celebrated her 1115 edition of Radio Rivers 2 Easter Choral Festival at the Main Bowl of the Alfred Diete Spiff Civic Centre Moscow Road Port Harcourt, with groups of choristers, gospel artistes and Show Biz personalities.
Apart from the choral rendition of the participating choirs, praise and worship segment, the congregation was held spellbound by gospel music stars and the rave of the moment, Frank Edwards whose praise songs electrified the mammoth crowd who sang and danced in celebration of the Easter which signifies the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus.
The extra-ordinary performance of Frank Edwards was complimented by another gospel music maestro, popularly known as Preye, his Alleluia praise songs and stage performance were overwhelming as the congregation sang and danced with the group.
The night also witnessed the best of comedy as Tekenena Iyalla of the funky 4+1 group and MC Parrot cracked some ribs with their hilarious jokes as well as cultural dances and other side attractions to entertain the elated congregation.
Among some of the dignitaries that graced the occasion were: The first lady of Rivers State, Dame Judith Amaechi, with the wives of the Chief of Staff, Government House, the Deputy Governor of Rivers State, Speaker Rivers State House of Assembly, Secretary to the State Government etc.
Others include, chairman of the occasion and vice chancellor Rivers State University of Science and Technology Port Harcourt, Prof. B.B. Fakae, Royal Father of the day King Dandison Douglas Jaja (JEKI V), Amayanabo of Opobo, chief host, Ibim Semenitari, Hon Commissioner for Information and Communication, Medline Tador JP, General Manager River State Broadcasting Corporation as well as the General Manager Rivers State Newspaper Corporation, Mr Celestine Ogolo, among others.
Also present were the administrator of Greater Port Harcourt, Dame (Barr) Aleruchi CookeyGam, Bishop Norman Jonah (General overseer Just Jesus Assembly), Rev Ugochukwu Unachukwu (Senior Pastor The Recovery House who gave the sermon) and the managing director Rivers State Micro Finance Agency, Tekena Harry etc.
Preye and Frank Edwards
Critics claimed that her body makeover was one of the reasons she allegedly left the marriage and noted that she was still out in public with the video of her club outing.
Reacting to the allegations, Ogbodo came to Bambam’s defence. She stated that no woman would leave her marriage simply because she went under the knife. According to her, it is the man who drives a woman to leave.
The mother of three further explained that no woman willingly leaves a marriage she has invested in over many years. If a woman does leave, it is the man’s fault, possibly due to abuse that she chooses not to disclose publicly.
She added that a man must have shown the woman disrespect or failed to nurture the marriage.
Ogbodo emphasised that if a man refuses to love, protect, and give peace to his wife, the responsibility for the breakdown rests entirely with him.
It would be recalled that Uche Ogbodo also recently underwent cosmetic surgery and shared videos with her fans online,
The actress had remained on the lips of many Nigerians following her role in the trending movie Love in Every Word.
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her distaste for individuals who attend events without being invited. The actress in an Instagram video, spoke about the importance of self respect and being considerate.
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her distaste for individuals who attend events without being invited. The actress in an Instagram video, spoke about the importance of self respect and being considerate.
The Tide Entertainment reports that she questioned the popular act of ‘gate crashing’, regarding it as a rude and disrespectful behaviour. Henshaw also urged Nigerians to refrain from attending gatherings where they are not invited.Nigerian Politics Analysis
”I want to talk about something rampant, has been rampant, and is still rampant. I just want to ask those of you who show up uninvited at events and parties, what’s your purpose? What do you aim to achieve? Then, those of you who receive a card that admits only one person and invite all your village people, don’t check with the host; you pack your people and come. What are you doing there? Why don’t you respect yourself and stay away? It’s rude, you’re a gate crasher. Respect yourself enough to stay away from places you aren’t invited to,” she said.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled dates for both the 99th Academy Awards and its landmark 100th ceremony. The back-to-back events, set for 2027 and 2028, will mark the final years of the Oscars airing on longtime broadcast partner ABC before a major shift to YouTube.
The 99th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, followed by the historic 100th edition on Sunday, March 5, 2028. Both ceremonies will broadcast live at 7 p.m. ET from the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and reach audiences in over 200 territories worldwide. Looking ahead, the Academy has also confirmed a venue change, with the ceremony set to move to the Peacock Theater beginning in 2029, where it will remain through 2039.
The Tide Entertainment reports that the announcement comes amid a shifting broadcast landscape. ABC is gearing up for a packed 2027 schedule, including its debut as the home of the Grammy Awards and its first Super Bowl broadcast in over two decades. Meanwhile, this year’s Oscars telecast saw a dip in viewership, drawing 17.86 million viewers across ABC and Hulu, a 9% decline from the previous year’s five-year high.
Still, excitement around the awards remains strong. The most recent ceremony crowned Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” as Best Picture, while early buzz for the upcoming season is already building. Anticipated contenders include the Ryan Gosling-led “Project Hail Mary,” Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three” starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, and Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s “Digger” featuring Tom Cruise.
No hosts have been announced yet for either ceremony, adding another layer of anticipation to the milestone events.
In addition to confirming the ceremony dates, the Academy also released its full calendar for the 2026–2027 awards season, outlining key milestones from the eligibility period beginning January 1, 2026, to nominations voting in January 2027, and final voting in early March.
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