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Robin Maja Bounces Back To Music …Dumps Reggae Genre For Highlife

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Robinson Umajie, popularly known as Robin Maja the farmer who took the Nigerian Music industry by music clan after some years in the Limbo to pursue Academics and today he is a graduate of political science and Administration, Univeristy of Port Harcourt.
The Ekpeye, Rivers State born music maestro started music at a tender age when he played music in his school band.
He released his first album titled “what a mission” in December 1993 when he was a serving police officer. He later released his second album titled “wicked and wild” while his third album tilted ‘Iyanga’ was released 1999/2000.
After his success in music he went back to the university but during his years in the University he was very busy in the studios where he recorded over  13 songs which he promised to release before the end of this year, though some of the songs are currently enjoying popular air play in most of the Radio and Television Stations in the State.
Robin Maja was also one of the celebrities that entertained the crowed during the last carniriv in Port Harcourt with some of his hit tracks titled “Baba Goddon duam for me” “Balance well” and “Kpangolo” these are highlife songs as the former root reggae and calypso crooner his decided to embrace their highlife genre.
Apart from music, the farmer as he prefers to be addressed now has been involved in the activities of performing musicians employees of Nigeria (PMAN) in Rivers State where he held various positions which included 2nd Vice Chairman under Geraldo pino of blessed memory state secretary of the Association and member of the electoral committee that conducted election in Kano which Ushered in Charlie Boy as chairman, Bolaji Rosiji who contested with Tee Mac etc.
His position in the PMAN also brought him into contact with some of the veterans of the Nigerian music industry including Chief Dan search of the oriental Brothers fame, Paulson Kalu, Chris Mba, Oritz Williki, Charlie Boy, Morocco Maduka, the Great Sinya, Sonny Brown, Celestine Okwu e.t.c which his role model is the late Highlife king Cardinal Rex Jim Lawson.
He however, noted that the PMAN of today is no longer what it used to be because of leadership crisis which has eroded the fubrics of the Association.  According to him most member want to come in through the window instead of passing through the door.
The veteran Musician called on government and well meaning Nigerians to invest on the young and upcoming musicians to enable them grow and sustain the tempo of the music industry in Nigeria.
He also applauded Duncan mighty for developing his talent which has made him not only a celebrity but a super star in his own right.
He also lauded Gift Uwame popularly known as Mama Gee for making Ekpeye proud through her exploits in music and  described her as a soul sister. He noted that music is his life and there is no going back.

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They Booed, Threw Bottles At Me – Tems Recounts

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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.

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Primeboy Pleads For Mohbad’s Burial

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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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 PH Based Gospel Singer Set To Drop Hit Single

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Rivers State based gospel singer, Wilberforce  Afriyie is set to drop his 6th single titled MIRACLE WORKING GOD’ dropping next month with a it’s video.
This was disclosed by Afriyie, yesterday, during an exclusive interview with The Tide  Entertainment in Port Harcourt.
According to the singer, the inspiration for his  new song was based on all of the battles, troubles and challenges that he has  faced in life and still going through.
“But in all I see the hand of the lord changing situations and turning things around for my good,” he said
“This song is to encourage everyone going through tough and hard times not to give up and trust whole heartedly on God for a miracle because change is coming their way,” he added.
The Tide Entertainment reports that Afriyie is ready to give his fans, especially those in the Christian faith a whole experience, a new season of overwhelming joy and celebration.
“When Christ is involved I have nothing to worry about sometimes there’ll be delay, but by faith I walk in total victory.Human reasoning cannot resonate, the mind cannot comprehend,” he explained.
He said that  the spirit of God goes beyond polarity, and expressed his alignment with the God’s grace, saying that the God of signs and wonders is still performing miracles.

Nancy Briggs

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