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Izi Blaze Thrills RSUST Students

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Friday May 6, 2014 was
a day of unending laughter and fun for students of the Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST) as one of their colleagues, Mr Israel Chimeremeze Nworgu, popularly known as the youngest comedian in Port Harcourt, organised a drama and comedy clash for the first time in the institution.
The venue of the event, Chapel of Redemption Outrich Church hall, RSUST, was filled to capacity as the students and other distinguished guests stormed the place to witness the historic event which also featured choral rendition by the JCCF Mass Choir.
The drama groups that participated at the event include: Unique Theatre, Master Theatre, Ginger Theatre, Jurist Evangelical Theatre, Gospel Theatre and Arise and Shine Theatre.
At the end of their interesting stage performances, Arise and Shine Theatre group emerged winner, Master theatre came second while Unique Theatre group won the third position.
The results were announced by the jury made up of Mr Peter Nwankwo (DGN), Naziba Peterside and MC Talkative.
The comedians who performed at the stage include Evangelist Open Teeth, MC Hurricane and the host comedian, Izi Blaze.
Speaking with The Tide Entertainment shortly after the event, the organiser and Ikwerre-born popular comedian, Izi Blaze, who is also a 400 level Marine Engineering student of RSUST, noted that comedy has come to stay in Rivers State as a major form of entertainment and the comedians resident in Port Harcourt are doing extremely well, but what they lack here is government sponsorship and encouragement from public spirited individuals to help the up-coming comedians organise regular shows that would promote their talents to the outside world.
He said apart from this, it is a source of empowerment for practitioners, therefore, reducing unemployment among youths in the state.
According to the comedian, the aim of the event is to discover hidden talents in theatre and comedy, and commended the Joint Christian Fellowship, RSUST for assisting in making the event a huge success.
On his choice of comedy as a profession, he said apart from the fact that he is currently studying Marine Engineering at RSUST, comedy has been his childhood talent.
According to him, he was inspired by Ace comedians such as Rugged Pastor, Bovi, Gordons and Akas Baba of Wazobia FM, Port Harcourt, among others.

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Valentine’s Day: Streaming Of Heartbreak Songs Increased Massively-Spotify

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Spotify yesterday revealed a significant surge in heartbreak song streams in Nigeria during the Valentine’s Day season, with a 626 percent increase between 2022 and 2024.
This was disclosed in a statement issued in Lagos, Nigeria by Spotify’s Head of Music, Sub-Saharan Africa Phiona Okumu.
Okumu said, “Spotify data reveals a surprising trend, a massive surge in heartbreak song streams.
“Nigerians are turning to their playlists to express their emotions, with a staggering 626 per cent overall growth in heartbreak streams from 2022 to 2024.
“This Valentine, the sound of love is accompanied by the sound of heartbreak, and the data shows it’s louder than ever before.”
She said on Valentine’s Day, most surprisingly, male listeners streamed heartbreak songs at a significantly higher rate than female listeners, with a 362 per cent increase compared to 169 per cent among women.
“This could suggest that men resonate with the feeling of heartbreak more and turn to music as a private outlet for processing emotions.
“Whatever the reason, one thing is clear, when love is in the air, so is heartbreak and Nigerian men are pressing play on their pain more than expected.
“While Valentine’s Day is often celebrated with grand gestures, heartbreak is a common theme on Valentine’s Day -more than what’s publicly shown,” she said.
Nigerians will join their counterparts across the world to mark the 2025 Valentine’s today.

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Tems Becomes Co-owner Of MLS Club

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Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has joined MLS side San Diego FC’s ownership group as a club partner.
SDFC announced today that Tems joined the ownership group through her company, The Leading Vibe.
In the process, Tems became the first African woman to be involved in MLS ownership.
“We are delighted that Tems has joined San Diego FC as a club partner,” SDFC chairman Sir Mohamed Mansour said in a statement.
“Tems is a globally significant artist who will help us reach new audiences and spread the word about our unique project, which, of course, has its foundations in sub-Saharan Africa through the unique Right to Dream organisation.”
Reacting to her addition as the latest partner in SDFC’s ownership group, the singer said: “I am thrilled to join San Diego FC’s ownership group and to be part of a club that celebrates creativity, culture, and the power of community.

“Football has a unique way of bringing people together, and I am excited to help build something special in San Diego, a city that thrives on diversity and innovation.”

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Toyin Lawani Cries Out Over Side Effects Of Epidural

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Fashion and beauty entrepreneur, Toyin Lawani, has claimed she is enduring back pain and that her spine is degenerating.
Lawani revealed this in a video posted on social media last Tuesday.
In the clip, she opened up about her experience with epidural anesthesia, an injection administered to pregnant women in the spine to reduce pain during childbirth.
The mother of three claimed that since receiving the injection, she has not felt like herself.
She accused doctors of not fully informing women about the long-term side effects of epidurals.
According to Lawani, she received the anesthetic injection during the birth of her last two children.
She said, “When you hear ‘epidural,’ run. Doctors tell you about the side effects but do not tell you about the long-term effects on your body. I have about three friends having the same issues that I am having.
“Like, I am just 42, how did I end up with spine issues? I have a degenerating spine. I have implants in my spine. I go paralyzed. I can’t stand for a long time. I can’t even breathe properly sometimes because it affected so many things in my body when I had the surgery.
“They will not tell you because you just want the pain to go away. I have had two epidurals. I had my first as natural birth. The last two were epidural. The last one I had epidural because I had to undergo a surgery and I had no choice.
“See, the pain does not stop. My back is killing me and my spine is degenerating.”

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