Entertainment
Niger Delta Comedians Storm PH For Project Laugh 3
Last Sunday, September
22nd, marked a turning point in the comic career of popular Port Harcourt comedian, Prince Hezekiah as comedians from the Niger Delta region stormed the State capital for the third edition of the project laugh gospel invation hosted by the Prince of comedy himself.
Despite the poor turnout of the audience and absence of top comedians as expected, the event recorded a huge success as those who turned out for the show where fully entertained, while some ribs were cracked as a result of the hilarious jokes by the comedians. The audience was equally thrilled by seasoned musicians and professional dancers who complimented the efforts of the humour merchants.
The Artrium event centre stadium road Port Harcourt came alive when some of the popular rib crackers mounted the stager for their historic performances. They included:
The host, Prince Hezekiah, Mr Aporoko (Bayelsa), Laff Prophet (Edo State), Warrri boy, Erujeje (Lagos), Dr. Bunny Hill (Delta), Mad Prophet (Calabar) and Angel the laugh (Bayelsa)
Others were: Dr. Sango, Apostle Paul etc, the musicians that entertained included Pastor Afonye Douglas from Rivers State, Emmycute, (Lagos/PH) while the professional dancers that thrilled the audience were Liberty Production group and 001 dance group amongst others.
Amongst other guest and professional colleagues of the prince of comedy who graced the occasion were, Peter Stone cold, Eddy of Eddy’s wine bar, Baba Ikolo Baba Funky, Akas Baba and Poriko of Wazobia Fm, Arinze Baba and a host of other showbiz personalities.
Commenting on the show, one of the comedians, Mr. Gift Loveday, popularly known as Mc Aporoko from Bayelsa State, said it was a great pleasure to perform at the event. He stated though the turnout was not as expected, the event was a huge success and scored it 80%. According to him; the few that came had fun and they were not going to regret coming to the show or the money spent on tickets.
Mc Aporokoi who has been performing in the comedy industry for the past six years, said”, comedy has been good to me just as I have been good to it. It is a profession and the greatest thing that can happen to any young man, it makes you happy and makes people happy as well.”
He noted that comedy yesterday was all about husthing, but today, it has became a profession,” today we just come out, crack some jokes and get paid for it, comedy has taken us to a higher level as far as entertainment is concerned,’ he said.
Also speaking, the funniest man on Earth, Angel D’ Laugh said he came to the show, to support his friend, Prince Hezekiah, to make sure that Port Harcourt retains it leading position as the home of entertainment in Nigeria and to also contribute towards the success of project laff3, Gospel invation.
For Gospel artiste, Emmy cute who has been playing professional music for the past 15 years, the project laff show is a great one as far as 2013 is concerned. He maintained that music and comedy are pulling weigt here in Port Harcourt and it is a thing the society cannot do without because it makes people happy and relaxes the mind.
The Isoko, Delta State born showbiz personality has an album in the market currently that is making waves titled “Eureka which contains 15 great gospel songs, while a comic album with one to five parts are in the pipeline. He called for sponsorship to enable them shoot the video which he said will contribute greatly to the improvement of comedy and music videos Nigeria.
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.’