Entertainment
PH Comedians Converge At Laffwell Show …As Mr D Plans For Comedy Club In Rivers
It was a roll call of who is who in the comedy clan, as Port Harcourt based Ace comedians converged at Mr. D Plaza, D/Line Port Harcourt last Sunday to celebrate this year’s Laffwell comedy show.
Among the comedians that featured at the event were: Prince Hezekiah, Akas Baba, Slow Dog, Mudiaga, Angel D Laungh, Maxi, Romeo without Juliet, Dandy Boy, Arinze Baba, Anti-virus, Ganja Man, Niger Mumu etc.
Speaking with The Tide Entertainment at the event, the founder of Laffwell, Ambassador Induz Godswill, popularly known as Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Comedy matters, disclosed that Laff, well is a brand he came up with two years ago, pointing out that this is the third event. According to him, Laffwell has come to stay and it has become an annual event as well as a brand.
The Ambassador of comedy noted that the aim of Laffwell is to give people hope and for them to laugh away their sorrows and look up to God. He reiterated that he read pure science in the university but later discovered that his talent and destiny rest with comedy, hence he embraced it with all he has and today, he has no regrets as a comedian.
He observed that in the past, comedy was not recognised and comedians were regarded as school dropouts and court jesters, but with people like Julius Agwu, Ali Baba, Basket mouth, I Go Die, Arinze Baba, Dan De Humorous, Mike Ogolo and other numerous rib crackers, comedy has become a lucrative profession and a formidable arm of the entertainment industry in Nigeria.
The owner of Mr. D. Plaza Amb. Dala Iboroma who spoke on the red carpet said, the idea behind the hilarious event was to support the youths and create a conducive environment for them to relax and enjoy themselves. He said by so doing, the rate of criminality and youth restiveness in the state will be curtailed if not totally eradicated. He stated that Ambassador induz is his friend and decided to attend the show personally in order to support him in the area of security and other logistics to ensure maximum success .
Amb. Iboroma who has been in show business for the past 15 years said, Mr. D’S plaza has remained in the forefront when it comes to youth empowerment and has provided employment opportunities to quite a number of youths in the state.
The seasoned philanthropist and show biz personality, disclosed that he has a vision to set up a comedy club in Rivers State where people can go to relax and enjoy themselves. According to him such clubs exist in Abuja and Lagos, adding that his outfit has decided to pioneer one here in the state. He said he has already made the necessary contacts for its take off.
Mr. D who disclosed that his business started on the streets of Port Harcourt and behind, NITEL but has recorded tremendous growth over time and today the business is still growing from strength to, strength. He condemned the new era of strip dancing in night clubs. According to him,” we are Nigerians and an independent country, so we must not copy every thing that is western line, hook and Sinker, rather, we must be able to draw a line between immorality and virtue”.
Other entertainers who spoke with The Tide entertainment on the Redcarpet, include: Mr. Saint leader, the ‘Bad Belle’ crooner who currently does collabo with other artistes. He noted that the Laffwell annual event has awaken the spirit of comedy in the state stressing that comedy is now in vogue in show biz entertainment and Rivers State must not be left out.
He commended Amb. Induz for coming up with the show which he said has turned out to be the gathering of saints of comedy and the re-union of friends and professional colleagues.
For Romeo without Juliet, Mr. Adokiye Horsefall, the evening is long expected and it affords him the opportunity to crack many ribs with his hilarous Jokes which is intended to make people forget their sorrows and look up to God for a greener pasture.
Another entertainer, Aboki shine my shoe music maestro said, the night afforded another great opportunity to thrill his fans with their favourite song and thanked the organisers for given him the opportunity to showcase his talent once more.
Port Harcourt big boy and media practitioner, Mr Tonye Orabere expressed joy that comedy as an important arm of entertainment has come to stay in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital.
The Press Secretary, Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) Rivers State chapter, said comedy is another avenue for relaxation and fun. He commended Port Harcourt based comedians for doing so well. According to him, comedians in the state could compete favorably with their counter parts in Lagos and Abuja, therefore they must be encouraged to sustain the tempo.
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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