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.
Paul/Anita
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.
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