Entertainment
Izi Blaze Thrills RSUST Students
Friday May 6, 2014 was
a day of unending laughter and fun for students of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST) as one of their colleagues, Mr Israel Chimeremeze Nworgu, popularly known as the youngest comedian in Port Harcourt, organised a drama and comedy clash for the first time in the institution.
The venue of the event, Chapel of Redemption Outrich Church hall, RSUST, was filled to capacity as the students and other distinguished guests stormed the place to witness the historic event which also featured choral rendition by the JCCF Mass Choir.
The drama groups that participated at the event include: Unique Theatre, Master Theatre, Ginger Theatre, Jurist Evangelical Theatre, Gospel Theatre and Arise and Shine Theatre.
At the end of their interesting stage performances, Arise and Shine Theatre group emerged winner, Master theatre came second while Unique Theatre group won the third position.
The results were announced by the jury made up of Mr Peter Nwankwo (DGN), Naziba Peterside and MC Talkative.
The comedians who performed at the stage include Evangelist Open Teeth, MC Hurricane and the host comedian, Izi Blaze.
Speaking with The Tide Entertainment shortly after the event, the organiser and Ikwerre-born popular comedian, Izi Blaze, who is also a 400 level Marine Engineering student of RSUST, noted that comedy has come to stay in Rivers State as a major form of entertainment and the comedians resident in Port Harcourt are doing extremely well, but what they lack here is government sponsorship and encouragement from public spirited individuals to help the up-coming comedians organise regular shows that would promote their talents to the outside world.
He said apart from this, it is a source of empowerment for practitioners, therefore, reducing unemployment among youths in the state.
According to the comedian, the aim of the event is to discover hidden talents in theatre and comedy, and commended the Joint Christian Fellowship, RSUST for assisting in making the event a huge success.
On his choice of comedy as a profession, he said apart from the fact that he is currently studying Marine Engineering at RSUST, comedy has been his childhood talent.
According to him, he was inspired by Ace comedians such as Rugged Pastor, Bovi, Gordons and Akas Baba of Wazobia FM, Port Harcourt, among others.
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.’