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Ex-RSNC GM Celebrates Son’s Wedding
A former General
Manager of the Rivers State Newspaper Corporation (RSNC), publishers of The Tide Newspapers, Mr Amabipi Martins was indeed a happy man as his son, Bestman Amabipi Martins, took former Miss Gift Asikiye Jocob, to the altar on Saturday, July 23rd, 2016.
Amabipi could not hide his feelings during the reception ceremony held at Chrisolik Hotels along Peter Odili Road, Port Harcourt, when D. J. De-Wise rolled out some tantalizing vibes during the bridal dance.
Other dignitaries who showcased their dancing skills were the Chief Whip of the Rivers State House of Assembly and member representing Ogu/Bolo Constituency, Hon Evans Bapakaye Bipi, who was also the chairman of the occasion, the Caretaker Committee Chairman of Ogu/Bolo Local Government Area, Hon Titus Wakama, among others.
During the solemnisation service at St John’s Anglican Church, Abuloma, Port Harcourt, the officiating Minister, Revd. Canon Mina Aprioku, charged the couple to love themselves and endure the travails of matrimony as good Christains. He also urged them to love themselves always as husband and wife.
The man of God admonished them that God created the man and the woman and enjoined them to live as one, stressing that they should cherish the vow they have made by not looking outside for someone else.
In his vote of thanks, the groom, Bestman Amabipi Martins on behalf of his wife thanked all for making the day a huge success as well as thanked God for making it possible, praying for his divine blessings to be with them.
Collins Barasimeye
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.