Entertainment

Nigerian Students Turn Strippers, Gigolos In London

Published

11 years ago

May 8, 2015

Schooling in London is
often regarded as a privilege that never comes on a platter of Gold to an average Nigerian, a visa to London is like a ticket to heaven with rigours and meticulous scrutiny suffered by innumerable applicants at the embassy. Fortunate students that eventually pass through the golden gate and make the trip to the United Kingdom bear the burden of hope cast on them by anixious families, relatives, friends and neigbours.
Sadly, this hope appears to be misplaced as some of these students end up in the streets of London as prostitutes,gigolos, strippers and guests at nude parties and sex clubs. It is said that “when a man is tired of London , he is tired of life for there is in London all that life can afford”. It was further revealed that some Nigerian students including ladies have lost the flame of their academic quest as some of them have ended up as victims of crime in the United Kingdom.
Quite disturbing was the shocking revelation of Nigerian students who dropped out of their universities and colleges for wild goose chase for love and British citizenship. A large number of these students smartly divert the fund sent by their Nigerian parents for studies in their romantic adventures with the hope of getting British Citizenship. Most of them get trapped at the end of the relationship, some even go as far as arranging court marriages which often have a boomerang effect because of the tightening of the system by the immigration office.
However, this does not disprove the fact about some honest Nigerian students who truly fall in love with older women, maintain the relationship, nurture the children from such relationship and live a happy life thereafter, but those who abuse the system make dating difficult for the genuine ones.
Apart from the university dropouts and those that shine at drinking parlours, strippers at nude clubs, sex hawkers and prostitutes at red-light zones and gigolos who spend their youthful energy on the flapping laps of grandmas, some Nigerian students take up menial jobs such as toilet cleaning, security, etc to survive while still in school. Only a few skilled ones get employed in part time jobs in the technological and medical areas amongst other jobs.
One thing is that although clubbing and parties make many students to forget their books, Nigerian students rarely associate with drugs, because of the fear of deportation and discontinuation of their academic studies. It was also gathered that Nigeria has the third highest international students population in United Kingdom (UK), competing with China and India.
Inspite of these fallouts, several Nigerian students who focused on their studies have gained good employment in the UK, some travel round the Europe for one big job or the other, these bright stars shine in faraway lands, while their fatherland dwells in darkness, sadly several of them turn their backs at home, forgetting the sacrifice of their parents and guardians during their years of study.
Investigation has revealed that among the cities in the United Kingdom, London, a city of about eight million people and the capital city of England and the United Kingdom attract more Nigerian students than others. Their choice of London could be because it is an international city, well revered for its academic, technology and tourist nature.
It also houses the seat of the central government of United Kingdom (UK) Downing Street (where the queen of England lives), Scotland yard and various government offices and departments. It is famously accorded the financial capital of the world after New York City.
London has lots of attractions like London Bridge, National Theatre London, Eye and many other historical monuments, Landmarks and gardens as well as the Nothinghill Carnival, the largest street carnival in Europe with over a million visitors.
Culled from Daily Sun.

Artistes performing on stage at a Port Harcourt Night Club

Entertainment

PMAN PHALGA Unit Holds Town carnival Today

Published

1 week ago

December 8, 2025

The Tide

The Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria ( PMAN) Rivers State
Chapter, PHALGA Unit is expected to hold the annual festive entertainment event tagged ‘Town Carnival’ today, in Port Harcourt.

The event would be used to honour the late coordinator of the unit, Comrade Vinning Simeon Ileberi popularly called (Vinta 60).

This was made available to the Tide Entertainment Yesterday by the coordinator PMAN PHALGA Unit, Comrade Tamunoiduabia Okosimiema, popularly known as (Jesus Wonder Boy)

According to him, the event which usually last for five days within the first week of every December at the Caniriv stand located at Aggrey Road, Port Harcourt Township would be held for a day this year.

” This year’s carnival is organized in remembrance of our late Comrade Ileberi who is also the brain behind the Port Harcourt Town carnival,” he said.

Meanwhile Entertainers expected to perform live at the event include Canadian Twins, K-Classy, Mc FM Boy, P-Music, Marksiobi, Dawix, Glor’ys Flow, Mc Akunamatata, Mc MP2 , and Mc Oliver Da polos

Nancy Briggs

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“The Legal Day” 2025: Alliance Française Port Harcourt, Moves to Promote French Via Law

Published

2 months ago

October 12, 2025

The Tide

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.

Entertainment

World Music Day: Alliance Française Port Harcourt Showcases Talents

Published

6 months ago

June 26, 2025

The Tide

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.