Musician Decries Poor Sponsorship Of Entertainment Industry

A popular musician in Rivers State, Charles Mba (aka) Bukwai, has decried the poor sponsorship of entertainment industry in the state.
The rising music star, who spoke to the tide in Port Harcourt, shortly after receiving the “ Good Eagle Award’’ by the Ogbakor Ikwerre Youth Council of Nigeria at the weekend called on the state government to beef-up security in the state to attract investors to the industry.
He also appealed to the private sector companies and individuals to invest in the industry in order to reduce unemployment, while also promoting the image of the state.
Describing poor sponsorship as a key challenge experienced by the industry in the state, he blamed insecurity as one of the major reason investors preferred Lagos to Rivers State.
“ For entertainment industry to thrive in Rivers State, government would need to beef up security and make the environment conducive for investors,’’ he said.
The singer further called on youths to shun violence, kidnapping and child trafficking in the state, and rather embrace peace & unity.
Mba advised youths to channel their efforts to other tangible means of livelihood than indulge in acts of criminality.

Chinedu Wosu