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Duncan Mighty’s “The Certificate” Rules Clubs, Social Events

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The certificate” which is the 5th studio Album of veteran music producer, singer and the self acclaimed Port Harcourt first son, Duncan Mighty is currently making waves in Port Harcourt clubs and other social events. While many of his fans missed his voice for a while, be bounced back with a 19 track banga fresh as ever.
In a recent interview, Wene Mighty spoke on who he was before he came  Duncan Mighty and how he has grown into being a major inspiration in the industry. He said, “Everything is not about money, the most important thing in life is to see how your product can change lives for better”.
On being acknowledged by Davido as the inspiration behind the hit song ‘If’, Duncan Mighty expresses his happiness, says “it is an awesome feeling and encourages people to keep at what they are doing because people are actually watching, so what ever you are doing, do it well, the singer advised.
The gifted music star revealed that he came to Lagos for ‘project gidi’ which had to do with working with some of the established artistes on a production level, these artistes were Kcee, Davido, Olamide, D’banj, Kswitch, Vector, Sikiibii, XBusta, Del B etc.
Duncan also weighs in on the controversial comparism between Nigerian and Ghanaian music and said “the fusion of Ghanaian and Nigerian music has been a success, but leans towards Nigerian music having more influence on Ghanaian music lovers. He, however, adds that there is something about Ghanaian language that is sweet, then jokingly says though not as sweet as Port Harcourt’s language.
He also shares his views on the struggles faced by the natives of the Niger Delta, addng that it is imperative for the indigenes of the Niger Delta who have made it across different walks of life to come back home and reinvest in one way or the other to uplift the community.

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NGO hails Tinubu’s climate awareness tour

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Jewel Environmental Initiative (JEI), a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), has commended President Bola Tinubu for inaugurating the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour, urging Nigerians and stakeholders to support the initiative nationwide.
Mr Ismail Bima, Chief Executive Officer of JEI, said in a statement in Gombe yesterday that the tour would significantly strengthen public understanding of climate change and encourage collective environmental responsibility.
Bima described the initiative as a clear affirmation of the Federal Government’s commitment to pursuing practical solution driven strategies that addressed climate challenges and safeguarded livelihoods, ecosystems, and national development efforts.
He noted that the programme would achieve its objectives if government institutions, private organisations, civil society groups, and citizens actively played their respective roles in promoting awareness, resilience, and sustainable practices.
According to him, the inauguration marks an important step toward building a nationwide movement capable of delivering measurable progress in Nigeria’s broader efforts to secure a climate resilient future for generations.
He said JEI fully aligned with the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour, noting that the initiative could inspire innovation, strengthen environmental education, and promote sustainable development across communities nationwide.
Bima also commended the Minister of Environment and urged federal, state, and local stakeholders to support the initiative, stressing that climate change impacts affected all citizens regardless of region or status.
He emphasised that growing climate pressures on agriculture, livelihoods, and ecosystems made the awareness tour timely, adding that stronger information sharing and partnerships were necessary to confront environmental risks nationwide.
He urged authorities to implement the initiative with sustained commitment, extend activities to grassroots communities, and collaborate with state and local governments to ensure wider participation and maximum impact nationwide effectively.
The Tide source reports that President Tinubu inaugurated the Renewed Hope Climate Change Awareness Tour in Abuja on Tuesday to promote climate resilience and sustainable development nationwide initiatives.
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They Booed, Threw Bottles At Me – Tems Recounts

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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.

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Primeboy Pleads For Mohbad’s Burial

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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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