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Legendary Composer Celebrates Centenary Birthday
An centenarian and leg
endary composer of native music in Ikwerre language, Pa Theophilous Sunday Chukwunda, who celebrated his centenary birthday at his home town of Oduoha, Emohua in Emouha local government area of Rivers State, has attributed the secret of his longevity to his love for the arts and respect for human dignity.
The sage, who celebrated his 100 years on earth amidst cheers from well wishers at his native town of Oduoha, recalled his days, when he used his vocal prowess to illuminate the hearts of his people through a special brand of music called, “Oregbu”, which enhanced communal bond through native wits and sarcasm.
The centenarian, who is known to be the older man in his community said he thrilled his people as an expert xylophonist and earned the love of his people through the mastery of the arts and depth of native wits.
Asked how he succeeded as a polygamist with four wives at his beck and call, he said, he allowed his wives free hand and “never pried on their personal lives.” He advised young ones to always be peace loving and respect societal norms to live long.
Pa Chukunda is also renowned to be the first man in his community to venture into the hospitality industry, a business which he said earned him fame and popularity in the community. The sage also attributed his longevity to his devout life as a Christian , which he said made him operate on the “principles of justice and selfless service to humanity,” adding that his greatest spice in life is his love for palmwine. Speaking to Entertainment The Tide, one of the son’s of the celebrant, Pham. Godson Chukunda, described the event as a grand celebration of hardwork and commitment to human service.
He described the celebrant as a model adding that the contributions of his father to humanity will remain indelible.
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They Booed, Threw Bottles At Me – Tems Recounts
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
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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