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Theathre Artistes Storm RSUST Drama Clash
JCCF ‘Drama Clash’ RSUST Chapter.
All is now set for the maiden
edition of the Join Christian Campus Fellowship (JCCF), Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST), Port Harcourt Drama Clash as over seven threatre groups are expected to participate at the event.
In an interview with the Tide Entertainment, the drama coordinator, Mr Christopher Owubokiri disclosed that the purpose of the drama fiesta is to showcase the talents of up and coming stars particularly in the areas of drama, acting and comedy as well as to win souls for Christ.
He said at the end of the event scheduled for June 10, 2016 at Chapel of Redemption, RSUST campus, Port Harcourt, prestigious award would be given to outstanding groups, best group organizer, best red carpet award and other consolation prizes as a source of encouraging them towards the attainment of greater heights in their chosen career.
The coordinator who is also a level 300 engineering student of the university noted that there are hidden talents amongst the students that have been ignored over the years, so the event would help to expose them to the outside would where they would be recognized and appreciated for their efforts in promoting Threatre Arts, not only in the state, but the Nigerian nation.
Mr Owubokiri explained that the drama clash touches on both western and indigenous cultures, while the drama would highlight fiction and non fiction, a mixture of epic, contemporary, traditional and comedy. According to him, the participating groups are Arise and Shine Threatre, the Royal Priesthood, Unique Threatre, Jurisic Threatre and Redemption Crew.
He also explained that apart from the drama presentation, there would be acting and comedy events featuring popular humour mongers such as Emperor, Mc Noble, Bethram among others as well as side attractions.
Also speaking on the event, a level 300 Law students of the university and leader of one of the participating groups, Mr Iyalla Obiesula said the historic event would witness drama at its best as participants are working very hard not only to win awards, but to ensure the success of the competition.
The Law student noted that acting is his first love and childhood dream and he has the potential and what it takes to be a good actor, so being a Law student does not change anything; that is why he is putting in his best to succeed despite prevailing bottlenecks in the industry.
He observed that the upcoming stars are not carried along by the older and established stars, while the upcoming stars when they achieve their dream of becoming stars, forget their roots. He noted that the attitude is a disservice to the Threatre Arts profession in the state and it must change for the better for the industry to attain higher levels.
The organisers of the event called on government and the private sector to partner with them in the areas of financial support and logistics. They enjoined them to come to their aid so as to make the event an annual experience for the students on campus and for the entertainment clan as a whole.
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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