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Live Theatre Bounces Back In PH …As Courtship Checklist, The Trials Debut
Live Theatre practice has
bounced back in Port Harcourt after years of Limbo. This was showcased on Sunday June 15th, 2014 at the Atlantic Hall of Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt where two contemporary dramas titled courtship Checklist and The Trials were performed live on stage to mark the third edition of series of live theatre performances for family entertainment in Port Harcourt, the Rivers State Capital.
The event organised by spur on stage and other sponsors, attracted families, lovers and fun seekers to the venue which was filled to capacity.
The Tide Entertainment gathered that the main attraction of the guests was because the drama makes a special case for women in a male chauvinistic society.
The two drama performances were presented with professional expertise and flawless diction which unveiled the artistic prowess of the dramatists and impressed the large audience.
The first drama titled courtship checklist is written and directed by Tayo Isijola and featured Boma Godwin as Chris and Faye Briggs as Zara.
The drama tells a story of Chris, a lawyer who sets to engage his girl friend, Zara a nurse who turns on a pragmatic disposition in order to gain a good knowledge of Chris before obliging the courtship hence subjects Chris to the scrutiny of a courtship checklist.
However, inspite of the overwhelming differences between them which strongly points to separation, Zara considers Chris for his honesty and liveliness.
After this thrilling, educative and hilarious drama came the full length performance of Prof. Julie Okoh’s “The Trials as directed by Tayo Isijola and features dramatists Kester Nsirim (Sotonye), Lovely Ofigho (Ibiso) and Micheal Ogundu (Tamuno). It is a domestic comedy and a comment on gender equity and equality as it strongly advocates for female freedom from male hegemony in the interest of a happy home.
The Trials is a call for corporation, tolerance and understanding amongst every member of the family in order to maintain a sustainable home and consequently a healthy society.
Commenting on the live performances of the two dramas, a former Deputy Vice Chancellor of University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT), Prof. Donatus Okoh noted that the performances were thrilling and very exciting.
He disclosed that he had been resident in Port Harcourt since 1980 and in those days the drama house was in Niger Street in the Old Port Harcourt township and people within the city and its environs run to the place to watch interesting live dramas, but unfortunately, it died down which did not go down well with the lovers of drama.
The Prof. of Education expressed happiness with the turnout. He stressed that ‘The Trials’ teaches us how to relate as husband and wife and see the union as that of give and take. “It teaches that husband and wife should assist each other,” he said.
Children celebrating at Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt, during Children’s Day celebration.
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.’