Entertainment
Abuloma Showcases Cultural Heritage At Chieftaincy Installation
Thursday 20th November
2014 marked another milestone in the history of Abuloma community in Port Harcourt City Local Government (PHALGA) Rivers State, as the people of the town rolled out their cultural drums and traditional dances to celebrate the installation of their illustrious son Chief Lycious Omineorisa Aminaowuka Godu (Godu I) at the Abuloma multipurpose Hall in Port Harcourt.
Addressing the large crowd that witnessed the coronation, including the Abuloma Council of Chiefs, Elders, politicians and other dignitaries from all walks of life, the chairman of Abuloma Council of Chiefs, Chief Joseph I. Orumo-Giali (Gali I) described the newly crowned Godu I as an illustrious son of Abuloma who the community had tested in various leadership position and found worthy to wear the crown.
He noted that with the coronation of Chief L.G.A Godul, he had not only become the head of Ogodu Royal house, but a member of Abuloma Council of Chiefs. The chairman stated that the Abuloma community was made up of 12 autonomous Houses as far back as 800 years ago, but over the years the houses had metamorphosed into 17 houses with Godu I Royal Family as the 17th.
The chairman, Abuloma Council of Chiefs reiterated that the new traditional head of Godu family had been tried tested and trusted and the community hopes that with his new status he would usher in rapid development, peace and unity not only in Godu Royal house, but Abuloma community in general. He pleaded with the Chiefs, Elders and the youths to support his administration in other to enable him achieve his goals.
In his contribution, a frontline member of the Abuloma Council of Chiefs, Chief M.A. Adokiene Micha-Tam Igbile the 450th, congratulated the Godu I and described him as an achiever and urged him to work harder in his new position in the community because to whom much is given, much is also expected.
According to him, the elevation of the Godu l as the head of Godu l Royal House is a manifestation of his diligence, humility, experience and love for his community which he served with honesty at his various leadership positions. He stressed that with his new position nothing less is expected from him.
One of the elders of the community, Elder Fialatonka Silver Elijah, said with the well deserved installation of Godu l another history had been recorded in Abuloma. He said the new family head is very meticulous when it comes to the management of public fund and as an ex-serviceman he lives an honest and exemplary life and it is the hope of all and sundry that his reign would usher in good things in the community.
In his vote of thanks, Chief L.O.A. Godu (Godu l) thanked are who tried in their respective ways to make the historic event a huge success. He noted that his appointment came from God and promises to serve God and humanity in his new position with the fear of God and the customs and traditions of the Abuloma community.
Highlights of the occasion include the oath of Alegance to Abuloma Council of Chiefs and the entire community as well as cultural dances and other traditional festivities.
Entertainment
Davido Narrates How His Song Became President’s Ringtone
Nigerian megastar, Davido shares how his father recognised that his music was getting big.
Davido says his hit single ‘Dami Duro’ was the president’s ringtone
During an interview with newsmen, Davido spoke on the early days of his career and how he eventually got his father’s approval to make music.
The Grammy nominee shared the familiar story of how he left school in Atlanta and returned to Nigeria to pursue music without his father’s blessing which later led to his business mogul dad getting him arrested.
“I don’t think he did not want me to do music, he just wanted me to be successful as whatever I did because he got a blueprint for me already,” Davido said on his father’s early reaction to his decision to make music.
“He is so supportive and he checks on everything…My dad picks my album. When I am done, I send him all the tracks and my dad goes through all the records and gives me a paragraph each,” Davido narrates the personal interest and support his Dad gives him.
“My dad gave me the name Davido…The first show I did, he arrested me, the fans, the promoters,” Davido said laughing as he narrated the story of how his father got him arrested after he returned to Nigeria without his consent and had his first show as a 17-year-old. “He just wanted me to finish school,” Davido added about his father’s insistence that he get a university degree.
The three time Grammy nominee was asked when his father recognised that his music was getting big and he revealed it was when his hit song ‘Dami Duro’ was the president’s ringtone.
“When my song was the president’s ringtone,” Davido said.
While he did not mention the president or the country, Davido is likely referring to the exploit of former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan who was the head of state between 2010 – 2015.
During the interview, Davido also mentioned his plans as a businessman beyond music. He revealed he had a production house called Coco House which he describes as a media house for creatives. He also added that he intends to get into crypto.
Entertainment
Funke Akindele’s New Film Premiers, Dec
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele has announced that her upcoming film, Everybody Loves Jenifa, a spinoff from the Jenifa franchise will premiere in December.
“Been long you saw Jenifa!!!!” Akindele said.
While a December premiere is confirmed, details on the film remain unknown. However, the new title, Everybody Loves Jenifa, suggests a potential return to the core elements that have made the franchise popular. With Akindele leading the creative team, viewers can anticipate the return of familiar characters and humorous storylines.
The sitcom, Jenifa’s Diary has been a major Nigerian television show since its debut in 2015. The series centres around the main character played by Akindele, and has featured Folarin “Falz” Falana, Lolo, Juliana Olayode, Lota Chukwu, Paschaline Alex Okoli, and late Aderounmu Adejumoke.
The Tide Entertainment reports that it has also had spin-offs and sequels like Aiyetoro Town (2019), which is set in Jenifa’s village, and Jenifa on Lockdown (2021).
Akindele played Jenifa in the first film in the franchise, Jenifa (2008), a village girl who travelled to the city in pursuit of fortune. Muhydeen S. Ayinde directed the movie.
The movie was nominated for four Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2009 including, Best Original Soundtrack, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and Best Nigerian Film. For her performance in this movie, Akindele took home the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
Entertainment
Halliday Attributes Collaboration Hindrance To Sentiments, Others
The convener, South South Media Week, Tammmy Halliday has attributed the lack of unity and collaboration in the PortHarcourt entertainment industry to sentiments, baggages and trust issues.
He made this known yesterday, during an interview with newsmen in Port Harcourt.
According to him, some things that spur baggages are family background, personal experience with colleagues or other people, saying that when someone has been reaped or used by any of his colleagues or someone else, he might not want to work with some other persons because of trust issue.
This goes along with baggages, where he now sees his other colleagues as one and same with the one who used him and so this continues to hinder collaborations in the industry.
He advised that as an entertainer you should get better, visible and exposed as the industry required.
He said that the key factor that can help collaboration is growth, explaining that growth would make entertainers live beyond baggages, adding that if you are good at what you do, and know what you want and where you are going with it , then you are good to go.
“You can seek an advice from a legal practitioner, professional or a senior colleagues to ensure that you (entertainer) get it right.
It is not a bad idea to serve or work with someone, because you serve to rise in the industry. You have to be well rooted, but, you should be able to know want you want and where you are going with what you do, this will help you move on, when it is no longer working for you, otherwise, you will remain there and keep complaining and then it gets to that point where you begin to see that person as a reaper,” he said.
Mr Halliday who also do corporate social responsibility award via his platform, South South Media Week stated that critical communication is important in any situation, with a critical approach, no doubt you will always be on the right track.
Speaking on criteria for awarding awards, he maintained that it is on numbers, affiliations, fanbase, followership, association and sales of the person or organisation in question, saying that these also works for collaboration with an artiste, because they are factors that facilitate growth in the industry.
Categories of award that are awarded through the platform includes, entrepreneur award of the year, innovation award of the year and others.
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