Entertainment
Songs Of Praise, Worship As Clerics Rededicate Community To God
As the year 2022 begins in earnest with various activities, clerics and other Christian faithful in Emohua Community, Rivers State came out in their numbers to rededicate the community to God and to usher in a more prosperous new year of unity and peaceful existence with thanksgiving, praise and worship.
The annual event, tagged Emohua Day With God” which took place on Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Government Secondary School Field, Emohua was anchored by the Gospel Minister’s Fellowship of Emohua (GMFE) with the theme “The Almighty God”.
Rededicating Emohua Community to God, a seasoned minister of the Gospel, Rt Rev. Bright Ejikeme, Bishop of First African Church, Mgbuitanwo, Emohua noted that the annual Emohua Day with God” religious event was a period of stock taking and renewal of the divine covenant between the community and God entered into 22 years ago.
The man of God took his sermon from Isaiah Chapter 51 verse 15 which states “I am the Lord thy God that divided the sea whose wave roared, the Lord of hosts is His name”.
The cleric urged the community and all Christians to embrace God, keep his commandments and abide by the divine covenant made with God. He also enjoined them to shun all forms of idolatory, criminality and moral decadence in order to enjoy the bountiful blessings of God this year, as he rededicated the community to God and blessed the land.
Speaking at the event, the President of Gospel Ministers Fellowship of Emohua (GMFE), Rev (Dr) P.O. Ezeonye expressed gratitude to God for the large turnout of members of the community as he welcomed those who gave their lives to God at the event. He described the humongous crowd as unprecedented, amazing and overwhelming to the Glory of God.
He noted that within the 22 years of the existence of the religious programme the gospel ministers had recorded huge successes in the areas of spiritual upliftment, wining souls to Christ, restoration of peace and unity as well as spiritual fight against criminality, cultism and other social vices in the community.
Rev (Dr) Ezeonye disclosed that before the rededication programme, the gospel ministers embarked on spiritual sensitization and prayer mission to all the eight villages in Emohua community including Eli Isreal which led to the massive turnout of the people. He commended the ministers of the gospel for their selfless sacrifices and urged them not to relent in their efforts to salvage the community because the harvest is plenty, but the labourers are few.
The Secretary of the Gospel Ministers fellowship, Rev (Dr) Tony Iwedi who also spoke with The Tide at the event disclosed that the idea of the Emohua Day with God was initiated by ‘Ogbo Esator’ Emohua under the able leadership of Mr G.W. Agorom in the year, 2000 with Reverend Monday, the them vicar of St. Lukes Anglican Church, Emohua as the first president of the Gospel Ministers Fellowship of Emohua. He stressed that since then the fellowship had recorded laudable achievements and ensured unity and peaceful co-existence in Emohua community.
Rev (Dr) Iwedi expressed gratitude to the late Paramount Ruler of Emohua, Eze E.J.A. Oriji who gave his blessing to the Gospel Ministers and supported them both morally and financially, as well as late Engr Kinika Eke and Ohna Sergent Awuse for sponsoring and sustaining the annual event.
Among the dignitaries that attended the rededication and thanksgiving service were Ohna Sergen Awuse, paramount ruler of Mgbuitanwo, Ohna Ikechi Uchendu Osi, Acting Vice Chancellor, Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Prof Okey Onuchukwu, Provost College of Medical Sciences, Prof Chituru Orluwene, Chief Magistrate Friday Ugwe, former Deputy Comptroller of Immigration Dr Wegbune Weli, members of Emohua Legislative Assembly, Security Operatives etc. the event also featured cultural dances and gospel songs.
By: Jacob Obinna
Entertainment
BBNaija Season Nine: ‘Dynamic Duos’ Auditions Begin
The organisers of the Big Brother Naija( BBNaija) have announced that season nine of the reality TV show started accepting applications last Wednesday.
Biggie is back for BBNaija Season 9 auditions with a twist! The audition requires two people. “This year, it is a search for Dynamic Duos that love the show and can turn up the heat in Biggie’s house,” the announcement said.
This new twist to application videos, which used to be a single person in the video, candidates will have to apply in pairs. This means that the audition video will feature two candidates each.
Make and upload a three-minute video telling Big Brother why both of you should be in the Big Brother’s House together.
The video can be recorded together or separate, but must be a single video.
You have to audition together.
In the video describe yourselves and where you are from.
Also talk about your personalities, your favourite things, likes, dislikes, unique things about both of you and how it may help you do well on Big Brother Naija Season 9.
Stay natural, do not force it, keep it fun!
Audition is free and has opened on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 8:00pm.
Application is only open to people who are 21 or older with a valid means of identification.
Entertainment
Onyeka Onwenu’s Film To Chronicle Her Music Journey
Renowned Nigerian musician, Onyeka Onwenu, says she is working on producing a film that will delve into her experiences which span decades within the music industry.
Onwenu disclosed this in an interview with the Newsmen, on Tuesday with a career that stretches back to the 1970s, the “elegant stallion” expressed her eagerness to share her firsthand account of the evolution of Nigerian music.
”I am currently working on a film that will chronicle my experiences in the music industry from the 70s to the present day. Having been a part of this narrative for decades, I have a wealth of stories to share,” she said.
In addition to the film project, Onwenu discussed her efforts to release her classic songs through collaboration with emerging artistes, promising fans a compilation of rebranded tracks later in the year.
“I am rebranding my old songs and collaborating with new talents. My aim is to offer listeners a fresh perspective on timeless classics,” she explained.
Onwenu’s creative pursuits extend beyond the realm of music, as she recently released a single, titled Abu Otito (Songs of Praise) and dedicated proceeds from its streaming to support widows through the Rose of Sharon Foundation.
“I am passionate about using music to address social issues. From supporting widows to promoting education among rural children, I strive to make a positive impact through my art.”
Reflecting on her philanthropic endeavours, Onwenu shared her commitment to providing educational opportunities for underprivileged children in Abia and disclosed the plan to expand her initiatives to Imo.
“We not only pay school fees directly to schools but also offer civic education to instill a sense of cultural identity. These efforts represent my dedication to empowering future generations,” the musician noted.
Offering advice to fellow artistes amidst economic challenges, Onwenu emphasised the importance of resilience and self-initiative.
“Hang in there and create opportunities for yourselves,” she urged, highlighting the need for proactive approaches in navigating the ever-evolving music industry landscape.
Onwenu’s multifaceted contributions to music and society underscore her enduring legacy as a trailblazing artiste and philanthropist, inspiring generations to come.
“I have been part of the story right from time, and I am still moving forward, so I have a lot of stories to tell,” she remarked.
The Tide Entertainment reports that aside from the cinematic venture, Onwenu unveiled plans to breathe new life into her classic hits by collaborating with contemporary artistes. According to her, she aims to compile a collection of rebranded songs, promising Nigerian audiences an eagerly anticipated release later in the year..
Onwenu has used her music and its timeless messages to promote Nigeria’s culture. Her music duet with King Sunny Ade, titled Wait for Me, has remained evergreen. It is remembered always as a song with deep lyrical message which was put together to help the government of that era fight seriously against the outburst of population explosion while also regulating it with the different family planning programmes put together by the government.
Her song, African Woman, helped greatly in projecting the innate exquisiteness of the African woman giving them a sense of pride and belonging amidst poverty, widowhood, rape, lack of care, hatred, humiliation, abandonment, among others.
Her evergreen classic, Sodom and Gomorrah, is a biblical narrative of the popular story of the city of Sodom and Gomorrah, a city destroyed by God due to their heedlessness and high level of immorality.
Some of her other evergreen songs include Iyogogo, One Love, Dancing in the Sun, and Choices, among others.
Entertainment
Osita Iheme Reacts To Pawpaw Memes
Legendary Nollywood actor, Osita Iheme, fondly known as Pawpaw, has revealed that he is happy with the way his memes are used on social media as a means of expression.
In a recent interview with newsmen, the actor expressed pleasure with the use of the clips from his films, stating that it shows his old films still have value.
“It’s good to see that your works are doing well out there and people are appreciating what you are doing,” he said.
“Even though it has been so many years, people are still valuing it years later. It’s good and it shows that you have an asset that you can always back up and bank with. Because when you look at 20 years ago, the works you’ve done and you see that people are using it to express themselves, you’d feel happy. I feel happy,” he continued.
The Tide Entertainment reports that over the past few years, hilarious stickers and memes of the star from his old films have been used widely across social media platforms to add a comic flair to conversations. His funny memes were not only used by Nigerians, but also in foreign media, especially during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown era.
It is worthy of note that Iheme is one half of the dynamic Aki and Paw Paw duo, the other half being his partner-in-crime, Chinedu Ikedieze.
The pair starred in numerous movies in their prime like ‘Aki Na Ukwa’, Village Rats, and Double Wahala, amongst many other iconic films.
More than 20 years later, they have remained Nollywood household names, hilarious memes, and pop culture icons.
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