Entertainment
How Top Celebrities Stormed PH For Paul Okoye’s Wedding
Although the superlative
traditional marriage ceremony between Paul Okoye of the P-Square fame and his charming wife, Anita Isama, has come and gone, the events of the day still echoes loud and clear in the entertainment world, as Port Harcourt, the capital city of the oil rich Rivers State, that has played host to several celebrities in the past literally stood still on Sunday, March 22nd 2014 to witness the ceremony.
Entertainers, showbiz personalities, top government officials and distinguished ladies and gentlemen stormed the prestigious AZTech Arcum event centre along Stadium Road, Port Harcourt, venue of the historic traditional wedding between the international Hip Hop music star and his long time heart throb, Anita Isama, who holds a law degree and an MBA from the United States of America
It was gathered that the couple met when they were students of the University of Abuja eleven years ago and had remained inseparable since then. Early last year, she delivered a bouncing baby boy for Paul which according to some of his close friends became the driving force that galvanised the music star to propose to her three months later, they decided to tie the nuptial knot in Port Harcourt as Anita reportedly hails from Rivers State.
According to our source, the twin brothers, Peter and Paul Okoye, popularly known as P-square have concluded plans to hold a classy white wedding together in Dubai. It will be recalled that Peter wedded his sweet heart, Lola in Lagos, seven months before that of his twin brother.
The traditional wedding which was anchored by celebrated Julius Agwu had in attendance, top government officials and celebrities including the Rivers State Governor, Rt. Hon Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, Her Excellency, Obioma Liyel Imoke, first lady of Cross River State and the minister of tourism, Chief Edem Duke among others.
The music stars in attendance include: D’Banj, J. Martins, Bracket, Naeto c, Banky W., M.I., Pasuma Wonder, Darey, Ice Prince, Iyanya Rhyno with Jimmy Jaff as official Disc Jockey (DJ). These stars trok their turns on the stage to entertain the mamnioth crowd of guests.
Nollywood stars were not left out as they came in their large numbers. They include Ine Edo, Jude Okoye, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Sussan Peters, John Okafor (Mr. Ibu), Mike Ezamonye, Majid Michael and Chinedu Ikedieze. Others were: Monalisa Chinda, Ejike Asiegbu, Uti Nwachukwu, Funke Akindele, Ebube Nwagbo, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Uche Jumbo, Lilian Esoro etc.
The event was aired live in HIP TV which acquired exclusive rights from the couple to transmit the traditional wedding live on their channel (324 on DSTV), while their production sound and camera crew were there to cover the event.
Entertainment
How Featuring Burna Boy Impacted Our Career-Yaba Buluku Boyz
Mozambican group, Yaba Buluku Boyz has highlighted the effect featuring Burna Boy had on their career.
After their 2021 hit single, ‘Yaba Buluku’ gained some traction across Africa, the Mozambican trio recruited Burna Boy for the remix version that rocketed them to success.
In an interview, Yaba Buluku Boyz that is made up of DJ Tarico, Nelson Tivane, and Preck shared that although their breakout single, ‘Yaba Buluku’ was already getting attention in some African countries, featuring Nigerian megastar Burna Boy rocketed the song to global success.
“The song was already big but when we did the remix with Burna, it took us to another level and took the song to the world,” Nelson Tivane said. “When we did the remix with Burna, the song blew up around the world so the influence of this particular Nigerian artiste is very big,” he adds.
Burna Boy’s effect on ‘Yaba Buluku’ remix is evident in the Spotify streaming numbers where the song has garnered over 10 million streams which is nearly 10 times more streams than the original.
The Tide Entertainment reports that the song which brought Yaba Buluku Boys mainstream success across the continent has also been viewed more than 22 million times on YouTube.
When asked about which Nigerian Artistes they would love to work with, Nelson Tivane named hitmaker Tekno while highlighting how he admires his lyricism and style of music. He also mentioned Davido whose high energy he believes matches Yaba Buluku Boyz type of music. DJ Tarico mentioned Asake whom he credits for bringing a new vibe to the music industry and whose Amapiano music fits their style.
Entertainment
‘Safety Is Responsibility Of AGN, Actors’
The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Chairman, Rivers State chapter, Chigozie Osunwa Kenneth has reaffirmed that the safety of an actor is the responsibility of both parties.
He said this yesterday, during an interview session with newsmen in Port Harcourt.
According to him, the AGN makes policies that are beneficial to its members, saying that it now behooves on the actors to abide by the laid down policies.
He said that Nigerian actors do not live beyond 50’s and 60’s because of their lifestyles, adding that Orenthal James Simpson, the American actor who just passed on, died at age 76, saying that Nollywood actors hardly get to that age.
“0ur actors here hardly gotten to that age or beyond due to the kind of life they live. If you take an actor to a location for a film shoot, he will leave what he went there for and go clubing, by the time he is called to come and do the needful, he will start giving excuses for not being able to get on set,” he said.
He however, emphasise the need for discipline in the association, adding that as an individual, if you are disciplined you do not need any one to keep reminding you on what needed to be done, especially, when it comes to a laid down principle or policy for wherever you belong.
He urged members of the association to be more focused on their chosen career, exhibit discipline wherever they find themselves and always follow policies made for members of the body
Nancy Briggs
Entertainment
‘Why I Called My Song With Tiwa Savage Men Are Crazy’
Singer Simi has explained why she chose to call her song with Tiwa Savage, ‘Men Are Crazy’
Two of Nigeria’s biggest female artistes, Simi and Tiwa Savage eventually gave fans the long-awaited collaboration with their single, ‘Men Are Crazy’.
In an interview With newsmen, Simi addressed the controversy generated by the title of her collaboration with Tiwa Savage.
Simi stated that she had no intentions of explaining her reason behind the title ‘Men Are Crazy’ after the announcement generated negative reactions from some male observers online. According to the award-winning singer, she was going to wait till the song dropped as it would better explain the title.
“I honestly wasn’t going to go on an explaining spree at the time. I was like when the song comes out, they will see what I’m trying to say,” Simi said.
The Tide Entertainment reports that Simi also acknowledged that the online reaction the title caused also contributed to the track’s rollout as it increased anticipation.
Simi further shared that Tiwa Savage softened up the message in the song through her lyrics, “Men are crazy, but I still want one in my bed” as she was planning to simply leave it at “Men are Crazy”.
The single is the first time Tiwa Savage and Simi will be collaborating and it marks a notable moment for female collaborations in Afrobeats.
‘Men Are Crazy’ follows the release of ‘All I Want’ released in February 2024 and both songs are a precursor to her new album expected to be released later in the year.
During the interview, Simi also addressed the recent situation of Adekunle Gold defending her on social media during a back-and-forth with producer, Samklef.
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