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‘PH Fans Crazy About Comedy Shows’
Rivers State-born ace comedian, Ubi Emmanuel, aka Rugged Pastor has disclosed that Port Harcourt fans are crazy about comedy shows and that is why all such shows held in the State had recorded huge success. According to him, “the Garden City of Nigeria has become the last bus stop for comedy shows in the country.
The comedian who spoke with The Tide Entertainment recently, noted that comedy was not only about jokes and making people to laugh, it is also educative and passes across good messages to the audience in a humorous way. He stressed that the comedians themselves had been rewarded finanally for their talents and had gained both local and international recognitions.
He stated that such humour merchants include Rivers State born Julius Agwu, Alibaba Klint De Drunk, Basket mouth, A.Y, Prince Hezekiah, Gandoki, I go Die, Rugged Pastor, Dan the Humorous e.t.c. who had proved to the world that comedy is not for school drop-outs as many people thought but a lucrative profession.
The seasoned comedian also observed that show business in Rivers State was growing very fast and competing favorably with Lagos. He said that in the past years, show biz declined in the State because of insecurity, but with the present administration, peace and security had been restored and entertainment had bounced back to its rightful position in the country.
Rugged Pastor who disclosed that his ambition had been to study law but ended up with Theatre Arts at the University of Port-Harcourt, reiterated that he started comedy in 2007 while in the university. He said he was happy with his present career because he had the talent and felt that comedy was his divine calling.
The Umerelu (Ikwere) born comedian had featured in various comedy shows within and outside the State, some of which included, Diplomatic unplugged with Akas Baba, Comedy Train with Julius Agwu (his mentor), Stand Up Port Harcourt with DJ Smart Don etc. He is also a gospel singer who released his debut album recently.
He had also won various awards for his hilarious jokes, such as the most creative comedian in Port Harcourt 2004 by ACALAS Concepts, Award of Excellence by the Ikwerre Ethnic Nationality, and UNIPORT Best comedian of the year 2010, nominated as the fast rising comedian in the Niger Delta Advancement Awards 2012. He was also the comedian who represented corpers in Lagos state, during his National Youth Service Corp (NYSC).
The award winning comedian maintained that focus and redtermination were the necessary factors to succeed in life. He appealed to the state government, private organisations and NGOs to support the budding talents that abound in the State for them to develop so that the State would continue to sustain its enviable position in Nigera’s entertainment industry.
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’