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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.
From Left, Chief Goodluck J. Gwali, Vice Chairman Abuloma Council of Chiefs, Chief L.O.A Godu, Godu 1 and Chief Joseph Orumogiali Chairman Council
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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