Entertainment
SIT Thrills Audience With A Husband’s Wife
Sunday in Theatre (SIT),
a family entertainment outfit under the umbrella of Spur on stage (SOS) last Sunday 18th August at the Atlantic Hall of Hotel President Port Harcourt thrilled guests with an exciting drama titled A husband’s wife written by Tyrone Terrence and directed by Ovunda Ihunwo.
The drama featured Ovunda Ihunwo a lecturer in the Theatre Arts and film studies department of university of Port Harcourt who played the role of Femi and Bolu Ola who acted as Tonic, Femi’s wife others included Ebi Okpalefe (Design Consultant) AND Lilian Nwaokoro (stage manager) among others.
The drama is about Femi and Toni’s spousal relationship which is suffering from the impact of the unpleasant excuse of “middle crisis.” After twenty two years of marriage, the couple had raised a great home with children studying or, and working abroad. They had also built their distinct careers to successful heights.
In recent times Tonic, the husband’s wife has been channelling much energy to her career which gives her greater joy than anything else. The much attention and love for her job has now become a cause of concern and worry to her husband as this seems to affect proper communication and understanding in their home especially with regards to primary spousal duties.
Femi thinks he can no longer get the desired fund as he used to, when they were newly wedded and thus reaches out for an alternative emotional exploit. He finds solace in the arms of a Younger lady who turns out to be their daughters older fund. As the can of worms opens, he is caught in a cross road of indecision either to move out of the house or genuinely crave for forgiveness and stay back as Tonic will have none of it.
Speaking with The Tide entertainment shortly after the event the producer of the drama, Mr Isijola disclosed that A husbands wife is the fifth Edition of their drama series and preaches unity in the families devoid of violence. He noted that Sunday in theatre is a family drama which teaches moral values and at the same time entertains the guests.
He stressed that so far, the audience has been on the increase since the inception of their family drama series. According to him, profit making is not the driving force rather they want to be consistent and sustain the tempo and when this in done they can now decide to make profit to take care of their financial obligations.
The director of the play Mr. Ovunda Ihunwo stressed that the drama emphasizes on the need to keep the family fresh and attractive. He urged couples to ensure unity and up date their relationship in order to keep the sanctity of marriage. According to him marriage is like an empty box, what you put in it is what you will get.
He disclosed that so far, the SIT has presented stage dramas every mouth which include Nerves, Adam’s Family and a husband’s wife, while the 6th Edition is a play by J.P. Clark titled September 2014 at the Atlantic Hall of Hotel Presidential Port Harcourt.
He noted that the hilarious domestic drama will be a bang.
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.’