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PH Artistes, Others Mourn Christy Igbokwe
As Nigerians receive the shocking news of the death of foremost musician and Icon of African music industry, Christy Essien Igbokwe, a popular musician in Rivers State. Omo Omega has described her death as a big loss to the nation particularly the music industry.
Omega who stated this in a telephone interview with The Tide in Port Harcourt yesterday said that late Igbokwe as the first and only female president of the Performing Musician Association of Nigeria (PMAN) did a lot to uplift the music industry in Nigeria.
She was the president of PMAN when I was the Chairman of PMAN in Cote D’voire and we collaborated on many fronts to promote the nation’s music industry, Omega emphasised.
While condoling the entire people of Nigeria particularly the deceased’s family, Omega said late Christy Essien Igbokwe lived a humble and dedicated life worthy of emulation by the present generation of musicians in country.
The chairman of Silverbird Group, Ben Murrary Bruce described late Christy Igbokwe as an inspiration to millions of Nigerians adding that she was one of those that founded the PMAN as well as the founding fathers of modern music.
Christy Essien ‘is’ my personal friend and it is very fifficult for me to refer to her as was,” Bruce lamented.
Also, a statement signed by Tony Okoroji stated that Nigeria had lost a rare gem in the person of Igbokwe and described her as a female pop icon that was cherished and would be missed by Nigerians.
“Beyond her extraordinary multiple talents as a songwrister, singer, actress and comedian, Christy Essien Igbokwe was deeply devoted to the future of the Nigerian creative industry, committed herself to the emancipation of artistes in Nigeria and played an unequaled sole in the founding of PMAN” the statement added.
As a successful musician of over 36 years. Late Christy Essien Igbokwe alongside other musicians found the performing musicians Association of Nigeria in the early 1980s.
She also carved a niche for herself as an actress on the plateform of the TV drama programme popularly called masquerade where late Igbokwe acted the role of Apeno, the wife of the late Jegade Sokoya.
She was a Nollywood pioneer and acted in a number of movies and her career earned her many awards among which was the African Music Award.
She died at the age of 51 years
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Critics claimed that her body makeover was one of the reasons she allegedly left the marriage and noted that she was still out in public with the video of her club outing.
Reacting to the allegations, Ogbodo came to Bambam’s defence. She stated that no woman would leave her marriage simply because she went under the knife. According to her, it is the man who drives a woman to leave.
The mother of three further explained that no woman willingly leaves a marriage she has invested in over many years. If a woman does leave, it is the man’s fault, possibly due to abuse that she chooses not to disclose publicly.
She added that a man must have shown the woman disrespect or failed to nurture the marriage.
Ogbodo emphasised that if a man refuses to love, protect, and give peace to his wife, the responsibility for the breakdown rests entirely with him.
It would be recalled that Uche Ogbodo also recently underwent cosmetic surgery and shared videos with her fans online,
The actress had remained on the lips of many Nigerians following her role in the trending movie Love in Every Word.
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her distaste for individuals who attend events without being invited. The actress in an Instagram video, spoke about the importance of self respect and being considerate.
Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has expressed her distaste for individuals who attend events without being invited. The actress in an Instagram video, spoke about the importance of self respect and being considerate.
The Tide Entertainment reports that she questioned the popular act of ‘gate crashing’, regarding it as a rude and disrespectful behaviour. Henshaw also urged Nigerians to refrain from attending gatherings where they are not invited.Nigerian Politics Analysis
”I want to talk about something rampant, has been rampant, and is still rampant. I just want to ask those of you who show up uninvited at events and parties, what’s your purpose? What do you aim to achieve? Then, those of you who receive a card that admits only one person and invite all your village people, don’t check with the host; you pack your people and come. What are you doing there? Why don’t you respect yourself and stay away? It’s rude, you’re a gate crasher. Respect yourself enough to stay away from places you aren’t invited to,” she said.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled dates for both the 99th Academy Awards and its landmark 100th ceremony. The back-to-back events, set for 2027 and 2028, will mark the final years of the Oscars airing on longtime broadcast partner ABC before a major shift to YouTube.
The 99th Oscars will take place on Sunday, March 14, 2027, followed by the historic 100th edition on Sunday, March 5, 2028. Both ceremonies will broadcast live at 7 p.m. ET from the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood and reach audiences in over 200 territories worldwide. Looking ahead, the Academy has also confirmed a venue change, with the ceremony set to move to the Peacock Theater beginning in 2029, where it will remain through 2039.
The Tide Entertainment reports that the announcement comes amid a shifting broadcast landscape. ABC is gearing up for a packed 2027 schedule, including its debut as the home of the Grammy Awards and its first Super Bowl broadcast in over two decades. Meanwhile, this year’s Oscars telecast saw a dip in viewership, drawing 17.86 million viewers across ABC and Hulu, a 9% decline from the previous year’s five-year high.
Still, excitement around the awards remains strong. The most recent ceremony crowned Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” as Best Picture, while early buzz for the upcoming season is already building. Anticipated contenders include the Ryan Gosling-led “Project Hail Mary,” Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune: Part Three” starring Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya, and Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s “Digger” featuring Tom Cruise.
No hosts have been announced yet for either ceremony, adding another layer of anticipation to the milestone events.
In addition to confirming the ceremony dates, the Academy also released its full calendar for the 2026–2027 awards season, outlining key milestones from the eligibility period beginning January 1, 2026, to nominations voting in January 2027, and final voting in early March.
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