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NGO Tasks Govt On Talent Hunt …As RSUST Holds Drama Clash
A Port Harcourt based
Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), Mighty Youths Against Destructive Decisions (MYADD) Int’l has emphasised the need for government to embark on talent hunt among the youths in tertiary institutions particularly in the areas of drama, music and dance.
The Director of the Organisation, Mr. Mark Sokwiabe in an interview with The Tide Entertainment expressed the need for government to catch them young and direct them positively towards attainment of their goals. He said the youths are positive thinkers and amiable to change through learning. So they should be directed properly, and government has a major role to play in this respect.
He stressed that Nollywood is the second largest employer of labour in Nigeria, by grooming the young talents they will be able to take over from the older ones with opportunities for self employment.
Mr. Sokwiade who was the Chief Judge at the recently held Rivers State University of Science and Technology Nkpolu, (RSUST) Drama Clash observed that the growth of theatre arts in Rivers State is encouraging, but government and the private sector should invest more in the sector. They should emulate Lagos, Delta and other States by encouraging the budding talents through sponsorship, ideas and logistics.
On the “Drama Clash”, he described the competition as quite revealing and captivating. He said it was important to support the youths in talent utilisation in order to groom them to stardom and boost the bargaining power of the indigenous stars in the industry.
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.’
