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RSNC, School To Partner On Promotion Of Dancing
The General Manager of the
Rivers State Newspaper Corporation (RSNC), Mr Celestine Ogolo, has expressed the willingness of the corporation to partner with Mona dance school in creating public awareness about the importance and many benefits of dancing to not only the individual, but the society at large.
The general manager gave the assurance when representatives of Mona Dance School, Port Harcourt led by the Creative Director, Mrs Elo Inyeinengi Etomi paid him a courtesy call in his office last Wednesday.
He said dance and dancing have to do with life as they promote healthy living and create job opportunities, amongst other benefits.
He congratulated the team for championing such a lofty course successfully for the past seven year, he noted that what they have choice is not only uncommon, but revolutionary.
He stressed that Rivers people are talented and creative, what they need is a window to showcase their talents and creativity which the school offers.
According to him, the idea of establishing the school in Port Harcourt is worthwhile and needs to be brought to the knowledge of the public, so that they could benefit from their various programmes. He assured that the Corporation would assist them by creating the necessary awareness and promote its programmes without cost, because the Corporation believes that they have taken a giant step in the right direction.
The general manager also disclosed that in the next few days the Corporation will take delivery of its news rotary machine which would enhance productivity, increase in volume of production, patronage and wider circulation in the South South region where The Tide Newspaper is the major stakeholder.
Earlier, in her speech, the creative director of Mona Dance School, Mrs Elo Inyeinengi Etomi thanked the General Manager for the warm reception. She explaining that the purpose of their visit is to intimate him on the existence of such a school in the state which is the first of its kind in Nigeria and to seek partnership with the Corporation in creating the necessary awareness to the public for them to appreciate and benefit from their various programmes.
According to her, the school has been in existence since 2008, but their perfomaces have been in Lagos and Abuja where they wanted her to establish the school, but she decided to open it here in Port Harcourt because charity they say begins at home.
She noted that dance is one of the performing arts which is a tripod of music, dance and drama, but unfortunately, dance has been silenced.
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.’