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PH Comedians Converge At Laffwell Show …As Mr D Plans For Comedy Club In Rivers
It was a roll call of who is who in the comedy clan, as Port Harcourt based Ace comedians converged at Mr. D Plaza, D/Line Port Harcourt last Sunday to celebrate this year’s Laffwell comedy show.
Among the comedians that featured at the event were: Prince Hezekiah, Akas Baba, Slow Dog, Mudiaga, Angel D Laungh, Maxi, Romeo without Juliet, Dandy Boy, Arinze Baba, Anti-virus, Ganja Man, Niger Mumu etc.
Speaking with The Tide Entertainment at the event, the founder of Laffwell, Ambassador Induz Godswill, popularly known as Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Nigeria on Comedy matters, disclosed that Laff, well is a brand he came up with two years ago, pointing out that this is the third event. According to him, Laffwell has come to stay and it has become an annual event as well as a brand.
The Ambassador of comedy noted that the aim of Laffwell is to give people hope and for them to laugh away their sorrows and look up to God. He reiterated that he read pure science in the university but later discovered that his talent and destiny rest with comedy, hence he embraced it with all he has and today, he has no regrets as a comedian.
He observed that in the past, comedy was not recognised and comedians were regarded as school dropouts and court jesters, but with people like Julius Agwu, Ali Baba, Basket mouth, I Go Die, Arinze Baba, Dan De Humorous, Mike Ogolo and other numerous rib crackers, comedy has become a lucrative profession and a formidable arm of the entertainment industry in Nigeria.
The owner of Mr. D. Plaza Amb. Dala Iboroma who spoke on the red carpet said, the idea behind the hilarious event was to support the youths and create a conducive environment for them to relax and enjoy themselves. He said by so doing, the rate of criminality and youth restiveness in the state will be curtailed if not totally eradicated. He stated that Ambassador induz is his friend and decided to attend the show personally in order to support him in the area of security and other logistics to ensure maximum success .
Amb. Iboroma who has been in show business for the past 15 years said, Mr. D’S plaza has remained in the forefront when it comes to youth empowerment and has provided employment opportunities to quite a number of youths in the state.
The seasoned philanthropist and show biz personality, disclosed that he has a vision to set up a comedy club in Rivers State where people can go to relax and enjoy themselves. According to him such clubs exist in Abuja and Lagos, adding that his outfit has decided to pioneer one here in the state. He said he has already made the necessary contacts for its take off.
Mr. D who disclosed that his business started on the streets of Port Harcourt and behind, NITEL but has recorded tremendous growth over time and today the business is still growing from strength to, strength. He condemned the new era of strip dancing in night clubs. According to him,” we are Nigerians and an independent country, so we must not copy every thing that is western line, hook and Sinker, rather, we must be able to draw a line between immorality and virtue”.
Other entertainers who spoke with The Tide entertainment on the Redcarpet, include: Mr. Saint leader, the ‘Bad Belle’ crooner who currently does collabo with other artistes. He noted that the Laffwell annual event has awaken the spirit of comedy in the state stressing that comedy is now in vogue in show biz entertainment and Rivers State must not be left out.
He commended Amb. Induz for coming up with the show which he said has turned out to be the gathering of saints of comedy and the re-union of friends and professional colleagues.
For Romeo without Juliet, Mr. Adokiye Horsefall, the evening is long expected and it affords him the opportunity to crack many ribs with his hilarous Jokes which is intended to make people forget their sorrows and look up to God for a greener pasture.
Another entertainer, Aboki shine my shoe music maestro said, the night afforded another great opportunity to thrill his fans with their favourite song and thanked the organisers for given him the opportunity to showcase his talent once more.
Port Harcourt big boy and media practitioner, Mr Tonye Orabere expressed joy that comedy as an important arm of entertainment has come to stay in Port Harcourt, Rivers State capital.
The Press Secretary, Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) Rivers State chapter, said comedy is another avenue for relaxation and fun. He commended Port Harcourt based comedians for doing so well. According to him, comedians in the state could compete favorably with their counter parts in Lagos and Abuja, therefore they must be encouraged to sustain the tempo.
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.’