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Country Director Seeks Reintroduction Of Music In Schools
The Country Director of
the Centre for Development and Support Initiative (CEDSI), Dr (Mrs) Mina Ogbanga has called for the reintroduction of music in school.
Dr Ogbanga, who said this in an exclusive interview with The Tide in Port Harcourt said that the high rate of unemployment in the country could be reduced of the youths are encouraged to go into music.
She said that Rivers State and the rest of Nigeria abound with great musical talents, stressing that what was needed was the creation of a conducive environment for its development.
Dr Ogbanga said that it was as a result of this that the Greenwood Music Institute and studio as part of its fifth anniversary was organizing a summer class for budding musicians in Port Harcourt.
She said that the class would feature instrumental mixing /mastering musical video editing, D.S Mix tape D.J service, voicing and jingles.
The CEDSI director said that the programme was to engage the youths with the view to harnessing their musical talent for the development of the society.
“Most of the youths are talented . We need to assist young people to improve their capacity for societal development”
While stressing that over 99 percent of Nigerians love and cherished good music. Mrs Ogbanga also stressed the need for more attention to the arts, adding that music promotes peace and the rich cultural heritage of the society.
In her words, “a lot of young people always look up to their video. We need to encourage their training on the arts as well as encourage civics education in the schools,” she said.
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.’