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Theathre Artistes Storm RSUST Drama Clash
JCCF ‘Drama Clash’ RSUST Chapter.
All is now set for the maiden
edition of the Join Christian Campus Fellowship (JCCF), Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST), Port Harcourt Drama Clash as over seven threatre groups are expected to participate at the event.
In an interview with the Tide Entertainment, the drama coordinator, Mr Christopher Owubokiri disclosed that the purpose of the drama fiesta is to showcase the talents of up and coming stars particularly in the areas of drama, acting and comedy as well as to win souls for Christ.
He said at the end of the event scheduled for June 10, 2016 at Chapel of Redemption, RSUST campus, Port Harcourt, prestigious award would be given to outstanding groups, best group organizer, best red carpet award and other consolation prizes as a source of encouraging them towards the attainment of greater heights in their chosen career.
The coordinator who is also a level 300 engineering student of the university noted that there are hidden talents amongst the students that have been ignored over the years, so the event would help to expose them to the outside would where they would be recognized and appreciated for their efforts in promoting Threatre Arts, not only in the state, but the Nigerian nation.
Mr Owubokiri explained that the drama clash touches on both western and indigenous cultures, while the drama would highlight fiction and non fiction, a mixture of epic, contemporary, traditional and comedy. According to him, the participating groups are Arise and Shine Threatre, the Royal Priesthood, Unique Threatre, Jurisic Threatre and Redemption Crew.
He also explained that apart from the drama presentation, there would be acting and comedy events featuring popular humour mongers such as Emperor, Mc Noble, Bethram among others as well as side attractions.
Also speaking on the event, a level 300 Law students of the university and leader of one of the participating groups, Mr Iyalla Obiesula said the historic event would witness drama at its best as participants are working very hard not only to win awards, but to ensure the success of the competition.
The Law student noted that acting is his first love and childhood dream and he has the potential and what it takes to be a good actor, so being a Law student does not change anything; that is why he is putting in his best to succeed despite prevailing bottlenecks in the industry.
He observed that the upcoming stars are not carried along by the older and established stars, while the upcoming stars when they achieve their dream of becoming stars, forget their roots. He noted that the attitude is a disservice to the Threatre Arts profession in the state and it must change for the better for the industry to attain higher levels.
The organisers of the event called on government and the private sector to partner with them in the areas of financial support and logistics. They enjoined them to come to their aid so as to make the event an annual experience for the students on campus and for the entertainment clan as a whole.
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.
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.”
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.”