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SYNPOSIUM, ARTS EXHIBITION AGAINST FEMALE VICTIMIZATION EXCITES PH RESIDENTS
It was a funfare last Saturday when
National Gallery of Arts, ( NGA) Port Harcourt, Rivers State in partnership with French Embassy in Nigeria and Alliance Francasie in Port Harcourt, held a two day synposium and Visual Arts Exhibition.
The event which took place at Alliance Francasie building Herbert Marculay Street Old GRA in Port Harcourt, with the theme ” Victimized” was witnessed by people from all works life including students and notable male and female artists in Nigeria.
Speaking at the occasion the coordinator of Alliance Francasie in Port Harcourt Mrs Marina Lacal said the organization was poised to promote culture, education , scientific domains, teaching of French Language and help to eradicate women violence and the girl in Nigeria.
According to her, the French Embassy in Nigeria has equally develop structural operational collaborations with different stakeholders in development of human rights and environmental protection.
” I want to say that investing to prevent violence against women and girls remains crucial in 2023, as violence continues to be widespread violation of human rights.
“Despite the adoption of laws in many countries weak implementation and discrimination social norms persist . Approximately 736 million women, nearly one in three have experienced physical or sexual violence from intimate partner. Especially social media has increased with 38 percent of experiencing social media violence” Mrs Lacal said.
Speaking Head of station/cuator National Gallery of Art, in Port Harcourt, Mrs Uwaoma Ideli Agudosi, said NGA was committed in championing against social vices issues through visual and arts.
She equally said that the aim of the symposium/exhibition was not only to educate but to equip victims with appropriate information needed for survival.
” I want to use this medium to promote peaceful coexistence among the male and female folks. Also to promote and encourage visual arts as a strategy for achieving rapid economic growth in the State and Nigeria at large.
” I further advice men to stop any form violence against women and girl child. I thank all the invitees who are here to witness this event you all are wonderful”, She stated.
Also speaking at the event the Publicity Secretary of International Federation of Women Lawyers ( FIDA) Rivers State chapter, Mrs Sophia Afolayan, who was the keynote speaker, said violence against women was caused by lack of training the boy child.
According to her, for victimization of the woman or the girl child to stop the woman must be economic independent and women should know their rights.
” Women should have legal awareness and we should make them know their rights. Victims of rape and other abuses should speak out” she said.
Highlights of the event was drama presentation by students and film show depicting how women were sexually abused.
By: Tonye Orabere
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.’
