Entertainment
Rivers Community Agog As Two Royal Families Unite In Marriage
Emohua town, headquarters of Emohua Local Government Area of Rivers State, was agog with celebrations and undiluted fun fair as the good people of the Emohua Community witnessed a historic traditional marriage ceremony between the two royal families of Emohua at the palace of the traditional ruler of Emohua Community, HRM, Eze (Amb) V.C.B Okor JP Mgbo xii on Saturday November 21, 2020.
The marriage ceremony which was between the bride, Miss Precious Chigozi Okor and the groom Engr Praise Marcus Oriji both from the Mgbo Royal House of Emohua was graced by a humongous crowd of personalities from within and outside Emohua community, who likened the glamorous event to that of the famous Indian film titled “Love in Tokyo”.
In his address at the event, the Paramount Ruler, His Royal Majesty, Eze V.C.B Okor described the marriage as the union of two Royal families of Emohua. He stated that the marriage had solidified the age-long mutual relationship between the two great families in a historic and very peaceful marriage and prayed God to bless the marriage and make it fruitful.
The Chairman of the occasion and Professor of Medicine, Prof Chituru Orluwene,described the traditional marriage as a wonderful experience, very peaceful and well attended to the glory of God. He said the marriage was based on love and not material wealth, he urged them to allow God to guide their marital activities in order to enjoy a blissful marriage and be a point of reference in Emohua Clan and beyond.
Speaking, while handing over the bride to the groom’s family, the bride’s father, Prince Chiogozi Okor, said, “Precious is my first daughter and a beloved child, she is from a royal house marrying into royalty may God take all the glory”.
Receiving the bride, the groom’s father, Engr Marcus Oriji, described the ceremony as a celebration of true love and as young couple their future is bright. He promised to ensure that they make God the corner stone of their marital life for them to enjoy a fulfilled marriage that would be a role model for others to emulate.
Also speaking at the event, one of the special guests of honour, Chief Asobie of Obelle Community in EMOLGA stressed that the event was all about tradition which is very paramount in every true marriage that is guided by custom.
What transpired here today is unique and tradition at its best, traditional marriage is a sacred institution that must be respected and followed, I pray God to grant them a peaceful union and healthy children
Highlights of the ceremony include:
– Cutting of the marriage cake
– Dance by the bride and groom
– Presentation of gifts
– Wining,dining and dancing
– Cultural display
– Comedy show and other side attractions.
By: Jacob Obinna
Entertainment
Davido Narrates How His Song Became President’s Ringtone
Nigerian megastar, Davido shares how his father recognised that his music was getting big.
Davido says his hit single ‘Dami Duro’ was the president’s ringtone
During an interview with newsmen, Davido spoke on the early days of his career and how he eventually got his father’s approval to make music.
The Grammy nominee shared the familiar story of how he left school in Atlanta and returned to Nigeria to pursue music without his father’s blessing which later led to his business mogul dad getting him arrested.
“I don’t think he did not want me to do music, he just wanted me to be successful as whatever I did because he got a blueprint for me already,” Davido said on his father’s early reaction to his decision to make music.
“He is so supportive and he checks on everything…My dad picks my album. When I am done, I send him all the tracks and my dad goes through all the records and gives me a paragraph each,” Davido narrates the personal interest and support his Dad gives him.
“My dad gave me the name Davido…The first show I did, he arrested me, the fans, the promoters,” Davido said laughing as he narrated the story of how his father got him arrested after he returned to Nigeria without his consent and had his first show as a 17-year-old. “He just wanted me to finish school,” Davido added about his father’s insistence that he get a university degree.
The three time Grammy nominee was asked when his father recognised that his music was getting big and he revealed it was when his hit song ‘Dami Duro’ was the president’s ringtone.
“When my song was the president’s ringtone,” Davido said.
While he did not mention the president or the country, Davido is likely referring to the exploit of former Nigerian president Goodluck Jonathan who was the head of state between 2010 – 2015.
During the interview, Davido also mentioned his plans as a businessman beyond music. He revealed he had a production house called Coco House which he describes as a media house for creatives. He also added that he intends to get into crypto.
Entertainment
Funke Akindele’s New Film Premiers, Dec
Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele has announced that her upcoming film, Everybody Loves Jenifa, a spinoff from the Jenifa franchise will premiere in December.
“Been long you saw Jenifa!!!!” Akindele said.
While a December premiere is confirmed, details on the film remain unknown. However, the new title, Everybody Loves Jenifa, suggests a potential return to the core elements that have made the franchise popular. With Akindele leading the creative team, viewers can anticipate the return of familiar characters and humorous storylines.
The sitcom, Jenifa’s Diary has been a major Nigerian television show since its debut in 2015. The series centres around the main character played by Akindele, and has featured Folarin “Falz” Falana, Lolo, Juliana Olayode, Lota Chukwu, Paschaline Alex Okoli, and late Aderounmu Adejumoke.
The Tide Entertainment reports that it has also had spin-offs and sequels like Aiyetoro Town (2019), which is set in Jenifa’s village, and Jenifa on Lockdown (2021).
Akindele played Jenifa in the first film in the franchise, Jenifa (2008), a village girl who travelled to the city in pursuit of fortune. Muhydeen S. Ayinde directed the movie.
The movie was nominated for four Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2009 including, Best Original Soundtrack, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, and Best Nigerian Film. For her performance in this movie, Akindele took home the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
Entertainment
Halliday Attributes Collaboration Hindrance To Sentiments, Others
The convener, South South Media Week, Tammmy Halliday has attributed the lack of unity and collaboration in the PortHarcourt entertainment industry to sentiments, baggages and trust issues.
He made this known yesterday, during an interview with newsmen in Port Harcourt.
According to him, some things that spur baggages are family background, personal experience with colleagues or other people, saying that when someone has been reaped or used by any of his colleagues or someone else, he might not want to work with some other persons because of trust issue.
This goes along with baggages, where he now sees his other colleagues as one and same with the one who used him and so this continues to hinder collaborations in the industry.
He advised that as an entertainer you should get better, visible and exposed as the industry required.
He said that the key factor that can help collaboration is growth, explaining that growth would make entertainers live beyond baggages, adding that if you are good at what you do, and know what you want and where you are going with it , then you are good to go.
“You can seek an advice from a legal practitioner, professional or a senior colleagues to ensure that you (entertainer) get it right.
It is not a bad idea to serve or work with someone, because you serve to rise in the industry. You have to be well rooted, but, you should be able to know want you want and where you are going with what you do, this will help you move on, when it is no longer working for you, otherwise, you will remain there and keep complaining and then it gets to that point where you begin to see that person as a reaper,” he said.
Mr Halliday who also do corporate social responsibility award via his platform, South South Media Week stated that critical communication is important in any situation, with a critical approach, no doubt you will always be on the right track.
Speaking on criteria for awarding awards, he maintained that it is on numbers, affiliations, fanbase, followership, association and sales of the person or organisation in question, saying that these also works for collaboration with an artiste, because they are factors that facilitate growth in the industry.
Categories of award that are awarded through the platform includes, entrepreneur award of the year, innovation award of the year and others.
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