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RSG Promotes Showbiz As PH Zoo Wears New Look

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The entertainment industry is no doubt one of the largest industries globally.
In some countries in Africa, the United States of America (USA), Europe, Asia, Middle East and the Oceania, it contributes about 40% of their national income and generates huge employment opportunities.
Following this, the Governor Nyesom Wike-led administration has boldly demonstrated the political will to tap into the hidden potentials that  abound in the entertainment industry.
Government has drawn a road map for Port Harcourt to serve as a showbiz destination for fun seekers and tourists to satisfy  the interest of both local and foreign visitors who stream into the state daily.
It is in realization of this giant stride that late last year, 2020 the state government began the reconstruction and remodeling of the Port Harcourt zoo. This is indeed a welcome development not just because of the social, economic and cultural importance, but the simple fact that many administrations have come and gone none thought of upgrading the Port Harcourt zoo to an international standard like that of Kenya Gambia, South Africa Egypt e.t.c this is a plus to the showbiz subsector of the state’s economy.
Today, a visit to the zoo  will convince one that the state Governor, Ezenwo Nyesom Wike has turned the zoological garden established years ago into a huge construction site. There is some what beehive activities at the zoo which have afforded employment opportunities to engineers, the technicians arti-sants etc.
Speaking with The Tide some members of staff of the parent Ministry of Culture and Tourism who pleaded anonymity and said that the retaining walls of the zoo have been fully constructed and concluded. They also added that work on the administrative and staff quarters is still on going.
Meanwhile, the animals are still in their cages. The workers revealed that this is just the 1st phase, saying that the 2nd phase will retain cultural village where all the 23 Local Government Areas will showcase diverse cultural plays and other activities when completed which is the strength, unity and peace of the state.
They then hinted that the 2nd phase of the project will commence in March when new animals the are expect to arrive the zoo.
It is undoubtedly clear that when this project is completed and functional, the ambiance, peaceful and serene atmosphere that will manifest in the environment will be enough to attract musicians of both local and international repute other cultural activities inclusive to showcase their songs and plays which will earn foreign exchange for the state government and further boost the economy.
By: Okwein Parker
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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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 PH Based Gospel Singer Set To Drop Hit Single

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Rivers State based gospel singer, Wilberforce  Afriyie is set to drop his 6th single titled MIRACLE WORKING GOD’ dropping next month with a it’s video.
This was disclosed by Afriyie, yesterday, during an exclusive interview with The Tide  Entertainment in Port Harcourt.
According to the singer, the inspiration for his  new song was based on all of the battles, troubles and challenges that he has  faced in life and still going through.
“But in all I see the hand of the lord changing situations and turning things around for my good,” he said
“This song is to encourage everyone going through tough and hard times not to give up and trust whole heartedly on God for a miracle because change is coming their way,” he added.
The Tide Entertainment reports that Afriyie is ready to give his fans, especially those in the Christian faith a whole experience, a new season of overwhelming joy and celebration.
“When Christ is involved I have nothing to worry about sometimes there’ll be delay, but by faith I walk in total victory.Human reasoning cannot resonate, the mind cannot comprehend,” he explained.
He said that  the spirit of God goes beyond polarity, and expressed his alignment with the God’s grace, saying that the God of signs and wonders is still performing miracles.

Nancy Briggs

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