Entertainment
Entertainers Storm Rugged Pastor’s Comedy Video Launch
Port Harcourt-based
entertainers were at their best elements at the launching of Rugged Pastor’s Comedy Video titled, “Laugh Zone”, which took place last Sunday, 14th June 2015 at Omas Cottage, Sani Abacha Road, GRA Phase 3, Port Harcourt.
The event witnessed the parade of who is who in the comedy and music clan in the state. Among the comedians who performed at the event were: Evangelist Open Teeth, Olalekan Da O-Square, New J. City, Induz, Skalawe and The Wazobia FM crew namely Akas Baba, Omo Talk and Honest Akpos, as well as O. C. Niggi, Easy Blaze among others.
The artistes included uprising gospel artiste, Pastor Denji, BMG, O. C. Minarch, the Worolo Crooner Mixxy etc, while other guests that graced the occasion were Ken Osula (CNTV), Hon. King Didia, Sunday Wandikom, Rev (Dr) and Mrs John Ezekwu, Dr. Amadi of Mavic Clinic and Mr Gabby David (Access Bank).
Others were Elder Chinedu Tasie, Hon Bright Okonwa, Comrade Chiwendu Orduwa, Sir and Lady Chilam Dimk-pa, CEO Unity Oil, Mr Frank Orlu, Mr Orlu Chukwu etc.
In his vote of thanks, Mr Emmanuel Ubi, popularly known as Rugged Pastor, thanked his colleagues in the entertainment industry for identifying with him in the historic event as well as other guests whose efforts led to the success of the event.
According to the fast rising comedian, the attendance was a morale booster. The Ikwerre, Rivers State-born comedian disclosed that he would like to be a pastor for real if he receives the divine call to work in the Lord’s Vine Yard.
Rugged Pastor, who was nominated as one of the fastest rising comedians in Niger Delta by organisers of the Niger Delta Advancement Award called for the recognition and appreciation of the indigenous entertainers as they contribute immensely to the growth of the entertainment industry in the state as well as the economic development of the state.
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.
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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