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Entertainment Clan Eulogises Mandela
The Nigerian Entertainment Industry has joined the World to Eulogise Late nelson Mandela, fondly called “Mandiba”. He was the first black President of South Africa and won a noble peace prize in 1993. He was born on July 18, 1918 and died on December 5th, 2013 at the age of 95.
In an interview with The Tide Entertainment, the Chairman of the Association of Movie producers (AMP) Rivers State chapter, Engr. Reginald Orlu, noted that Mandela was a man of the people who fought against apartheid in South Africa. He stressed that Mandela’s life was an example of what people should all aspire for as he lived and died a noble man.
The former Chairman of the performing musicians, employers of Nigeria (PMAN) Rivers State Chapter, Mr. Lexy M. described Mandela as one of the greatest Africans that ever lived, a selfless leader who devoted his entire life to the emancipation of his people and by extension, the African people.
For Port Harcourt based Afro Hiphop artiste, Samson O. Agwora, popularly known as “African King”, Mandela is one of the biggest symbols of courage, resilience and struggle for justice and equality of all races in apartheid South Africa.
In his tribute to the late Mandela, Port Harcourt based ace comedian, Mr. Emmanuel Ubi aka “Rugged Pastor” stressed that leaders should learn a lot from Mandela, especially his spirit of sacrifice. He noted that Mandela has left indelible marks in the hearts of men.
While Nollywood A – list actor, Columbus Irisonanga maintained that the death of Mandela is a great loss to the world as he was a global Icon.
It would be recalled that Nelson RolinLahla Mandela, World hero and South African legend, was born on July 18, 1918 in Mueso, Trankel, South Africa. He was the first black President of South Africa and ruled from 1994 to 1999.
He spent 27 years in prison for trying to over throw the pro-apartheid government. He was in prison from 1962 to 1990. After he left prison he worked to achieve human rights and a better future for everyone in South Africa. He died on Thursday 5th December 2013 following a long illness.
Nelson Mandela became famous for his long fight against bad government and racial prejudice; he became a hero to people all over the world. As South Africa’s President, he was respected for his courage and wisdom in bringing people together to live in peace. He is expected to be buried on Sunday 15th December 2013in gunu East of Pretoria after a state funeral.
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.
Nancy Briggs
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