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Nigerians React To Jeff’s Exit From 2019 BBNaija …As Viewers Say Last Saturday’s Party “The Best Ever”
On Sunday, August 4, 2019 at the 2019 Big Brother Naija eviction show, Jeff became the eighth house mate to be evicted from the house. He was shocked to have been evicted from the house, but he took the eviction with grace and left the house saying his good bye to other housemates.
He talked about his experience in the house with host Ebuka Uchendu. While chatting with the host, Jeff expressed that he would like to live his life after the house one step at a time. He also expressed his hopes for Omashola to emerge as Big Brother Naija winner.
Nigerians twitter shared their thoughts about Jeff’s eviction, some users stated that they were not surprised about this eviction; others thanked God for his eviction, while many of them who are Tacha’s fans noted that he was always nominating her for eviction.
It would be recalled that the 19 remaining house mates of the 2019 Big Brother Naija took their Saturday night party to a new height as they were joined with DJ Sose for the fifth Saturday night party which was described as the best so far. It was held on Saturday, August 3, 2019. The party has been rated as a better performance and improvement over the four previous parties that held since the “Pepper Dem edition of the reality TV show began.
After 35 days in the Big Brother house, the remaining housemates who included the five newly admitted members threw caution in the air when they rocked to the DJ’s expertise behind the wheel of steel.
The following are the highlights of what happened at the Saturday night party that you must have missed.
DJ Sose matched the abilities of the house mate: DJ Sose made it to the BBNaija Saturday night party as the fifty DJ since the commencement of the reality show on June 30, 2019 like those before him that included DJ Exclusive, DJ Big N, DJ Lambo and DJ Kay Wise who also made the housemates danced their hearts out.
DJ Sose was in his best element as he dished out several tunes from Nigeria music stars, the housemates marked the rhythms from DJ Sose’s wheels of steel with erotic and great dance styles.
Embelishments from Esther, Mercy, Cindy and Tacha: The Saturday night party would have been incomplete without the embellishments from Esther, Mercy, Cindy and interestingly, Tacha. These female housemates gave the viewers reasons to look forward to another interesting night bash this Saturday.
From Elozonam to Omashola and Joe, these female rocked their dance partners who changed with the change of songs throughout the party. As always, Mercy didn’t fail to serenade the viewers with her booty dance and she got support from Esther, Cindy and Tacha.
Male housemates go shirtless: the male housemates that included Frodd, Elozonam, Omashola, Mike and Joe appeared shirtless as the club became too hot after DJ Sose kept serving hit songs upon hit songs giving delight performances to their viewers with their dance steps. The male housemates decided to flaunt their ripped bodies as the party swung into full mode. Omoshola, Mike and frodd seemed to Flaunt the most salacious body frame after going shirtless.
Joe, Omashola took turns in rocking Mercy: From Elozonam to Omashola and Joe, these male housemates took turns in rocking Mercy who couldn’t help but shake her booty to the admiration of many housemates. The guys who couldn’t take their eyes off Mercy’s behind took turns in dancing with her in the full glare of Ike who was watching throughout the party.
Ike got so angry and he told Mercy he was going for Joe who probably hadn’t gotten the memo of his relationship with Mercy. Mercy begged him not to create a scene as it was only a harmless dance and nothing to worry about.
Gedoni and Khafi, Ike and Mercy steal kisses at the party: The lover birds in the house, Geodic and Khafi, Ike and Mercy enjoyed the Saturday night party with other housemates, but also took out time to steal kisses. The lover birds ensured they found some quiet time out of the noisy club house for fun. Ike and Mercy sneaker out to steal some kisses and cuddle before joining other housemates to continue rocking the party.
Geodic and Khafi couldn’t leave each other for a split second except on one or two occasions; they were always together cuddling or rocking each other on the dance floor.
Ike picks fight with Seyi to defend Mercy: More drama ensued on the fifth Saturday night immediately after the party. Mercy had calmed Ike down and prevented him from fighting Joe for dancing with her and grinding on her during the party.
However, Seyi got angry that his drink and ice cream were stolen and went on rampage; he visited his anger on Mercy over meat. Mercy couldn’t understand, but apologised to Seyi who wouldn’t hear any of it. Apparently Mercy had told Ike what happened and the Texas returnee went to the garden to rain abuses on Seyi, calling him a ice cream Nigga.
As the argument went on, Ike went into a fit of rage and lurched at Seyi, but they were separated by Sir Dee, Frodd and Omoshola who held him back.
Tacha defends Seyi’s honour to fight Frodd: Tacha came for frodd to defend Seyi’s honour shortly after the heated situation in the house Seyi left the garden after the incident with Ike but frodd decided to bring up the issue he had with him, in his absence, he went about bad mouthing Seyi and Tacha. She went into a shouting match with frodd insisting he should go meet Seyi and sort out issues he has with him rather than talking behind his back.
Entertainment
“The Legal Day” 2025: Alliance Française Port Harcourt, Moves to Promote French Via Law
In a bid to promote the French language through law and build bridges between communities the Alliance Française Port Harcourt, in collaboration with the Embassy of France in Nigeria has organized the 2025 edition of “La Journée du Droit” (“The Legal Day”)
The event which took place at Alliance Française auditorium was a civic and linguistic celebration designed to help learners of French Language and young citizens discover the importance of law in everyday life.
The Tide Entertainment reports that the event featured interactive quiz sessions, exploring legal rules and civic principles in Nigeria, France, Africa and beyond, pointing out both the similarities and differences between legal systems around the world.
Throughout the day, the event featured interactive quiz sessions exploring legal rules and civic principles in Nigeria, France, Africa, and beyond, highlighting both the similarities and differences between legal systems around the world.
The initiative was aimed at encouraging reflection on the rights and responsibilities shared by all citizens and to promote the values of justice, equality, and mutual respect through the French language.
The programme which had two sessions, (Morning and Afternoon session) witnessed the participation of about 150 students from various levels of education. Ranging from the Primary, Secondary, and tertiary institution for an engaging experience of civic and legal concepts.
Schools in attendance included Surebloom International School, Pleroma High School, Casterly Rock Secondary School, and TotalEnergies Port Harcourt School.
The morning sessions saw the Participation of Alliance Française students in an interactive quiz, enhancing their French comprehension while exploring civic notions.
While the Afternoon session had students from the University of Port Harcourt – UNIPORT (French Language and Law Departments), students from the French Department from both Ignatius Ajuru University of Education and Rivers State University joined in the final rounds of the competition.
According to the director of Alliance Française Port Harcourt, Mrs Marina Lacal, all quiz questions were presented in French, then translated into English to ensure full understanding by participants, saying that winners received special prizes, as all attendees took home souvenirs from the educational and convivial event.
Mrs Lacal said that the diplomatic and educational initiative event “La Journée du Droit” (The Legal Day) sought to promote the French language through law, highlight the capacity of law to build bridges between communities and emphasize law as one of the pillars of French diplomacy.
“Through this initiative, the Alliance Française Port Harcourt continues its mission to foster intercultural dialogue, civic awareness, and the learning of French as a language of knowledge, culture, and citizenship,”?she?added.
The Garden City of Rivers State Port Harcourt at the weekend joined other parts of the world to celebrate the World Music Day, 2025, as Alliance Française showcases talents.
The event which is internationally known as Fête de la musique was held at cultural hall of the Alliance Française was a remarkable concert with memorable experience.
The event brought together music lovers, students, Artistes and members of the community For an exciting evening live performances and cultural exchange.
The Tide Entertainment reports that the world Music Day, which was created 1982 in France by the then Minister of culture, Jack Lang, ‘ Fête de la Musique’ is now celebrated in more than 100 countries every 21st June, marking the first day of summer with free concerts and musical showcases in public spaces.
In Port Harcourt, the Alliance Française honoured the tradition by spotlighting four(4) emerging artistes offering a platform to young talents shaping the city’s contemporary scene.
The audience enjoyed an unforgettable moments as they were entertained by the powerful performances from Preach A, who is known for blending fitness culture with spoken words and rhythm.
Also, artiste Emmayany delivering a vibrant fusion of afrobeat and afro pop. A singer, song writer and a performing artiste with a distinct sound.
Others were Amarachy Uko, a sensational singer with passion for soul , R&B, pop music and afrobeat.
While DJ Prospel closed the night with an energetic DJ set that got the entire hall dancing.
Earlier, the Director, Alliance Française, Port Harcourt Mrs Marina Lacal high lighted the mission of the Alliance Française saying that the event was more than a concert.
According to her, the event was put together by the Alliance Française to promote cultural diversity and foster artistic expression by connecting a long standing French tradition with creativity of the local music scene, adding that the event offerers an avenue for dialogue between culture and generations.
She stated that the event is used to promote professional and bring amateur artistes to limelight via the platform of the Alliance Française which is aimed at promoting the French Language through cultural heritage.
She explained that the celebration is also a broader series of Fête de la musique activities organized by the 10 Alliance Française across Nigeria in sync with concerts held in France and around the world simultaneously.
She further noted that the occasion reaffirms the role of Alliance Française as a cultural bridge, one where French heritage meets the pulses of Nigerian youth.
It would be recalled that no fewer than 19 artistes applied to perform at the event in Port Harcourt, but only four got approval for appearance.
The Governor of the Performing Musicians Employer’s Association of Nigeria (PMAN), Rivers State chapter, Comrade Moses Mabadeje popularly known as Mozy B said that the body has announced plans to implement performance Levy on artistes in the state with effect from 21st June.
This was carried in a statement released to The Tide Entertainment, yesterday by the Deputy Governor of the association, Comrade Abiye Howells.
According to the Governor, the announcement was made by PMAN, the only governing body that regulates the music profession in Nigeria, as authorized by the Government of Nigeria, in line with the Trade Union Act.
He stated that those affected by the Levy include (Non members)bands, groups, Hotels, Bars, lounges, Event Centres, show organizers, promoters and other stakeholders hosting events which feature live music performances within the State.
However, the Levy does not apply to members of the Performing Musicians Employer’s Association of Nigeria. (PMAN).
Comrade Moses Mabadeje, explained that this drive is aimed at financing the association and supporting the welfare and interest of musicians as outlined in Article 8 of the PMAN constitution as amended (2023). Consequently, a PMAN task force has been set up to enforce and swing into action to effect this move.
He further said that event organizers, promoters and owners of event centers are expected to comply with this regulation as the Governor has urged stakeholders to collaborate with the association to ensure the successful implementation of the levy and the peaceful co-existence between PMAN and Stockholders.
Nancy Briggs
