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Princewill Set For New Movie On Boko Haram …As ‘76 Smashes DSTV Box Office Records

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Following on from the success of the 2016 blockbuster 76, the team of Adonis Production has visited the state of affairs in the North East and bring the story of the people to the world. In partnership with the Nigerian Army, Silverbird Productions and Princewill’s Trust, this daring project is set to raise the bar yet again with a story of love vs hate and what it means to be a Nigerian.
This was made known by Princewill to newsmen on his arrival at the Maiduguri airport. The team which included the CEO, Adonijah Owiriwa and the Director, Izu Ojukwu also had them as guests at a cocktail hosted by the Chief of Army staff where the heads of all divisions and  top military personnels  were able to sit and screen 76 to very critical acclaim. In the words of Maj Gen Buratai, this was a “proper reflection of life in the barracks way back then and a good example of why soldiers need to remain soldiers, steadfast and loyal to the cause.”
At a breakfast strategy meeting for the new film, with the Chief of Training and Operations, Gen. D .D. Ahmadu, the Theater Commander, Gen Leo Irabor and the Chief of Civil Military affairs, Maj Gen Angbazzo, modalities to ensure Nigerians and the world  get an honest and true picture of events was put in place. Principal photography is expected to begin later in the year.
In a related development, 76 has just smashed Box Office records as the all time highest earning Nollywood movie on DSTv box office ever and does now appear to prove that Nollywood is well and truly reconfirming its place on the continent. This feat comes despite limiting its showing from the lucrative SA market. Unconfirmed reports have it that  as the highest ever. But the team remain tight lipped
A big congratulations to Team of 76, Nollywood and Dstv box office. Next stop is the Africa Magic’s Showcase premium channel. 76 will be showing on Sunday the 28th of May at 7pm, Nigerian time. This brings to an end, the active promotion of 76 by team Adonis which still has not sold all its rights but has already hit the two million dollar revenue mark in Africa alone without factoring in international sales.
Other titles in their stable are about to hit the market for SVOD, VOD and Pay TV rights amongst others. They include Nnenda (2008), directed by Izu Ojukwu and starring Stephanie Okereke, Ramsey Nouah, Francis Duru and Van Vicker; Kajola (2010), directed by Niyi Akinmolayan and starring Desmond Elliot, Keira Hewatch and the new, much talked about and yet to be released Valour with a stellar cast also directed by Niyi Akinmolayan.

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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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