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Rivers Community Ushers In Progressive New Year As Ohna Awuse Restores Peace, Cultural Values
Emohua clan in Rivers state was agog with activities recently as the people celebrated an unprecedented, fun filled Yuletide as a result of the restoration of peace, unity, progress as well as the revival of the abandoned cultural values.
These events which were truncated as a result of disunity among the people, youth restiveness, cultism and other social vices have now been revived by Ohna Sergent Awuse and showcased during the week long activities which started on the eve of Christmas and climaxed during the new year celebrations.
The events attracted a humongous crowd of youths and elders within and outside Emohua community.
Among the events that marked this year’s Christmas and new year celebrations in the eight villages of Emohua town most of which were sponsored by Ohna Awuse were: undiluted fun, winning, dining and dancing, cultural and masquerade displays, carnivals, street and beach parties, Ohna Awuse Soccer tournament and distribution of wrappers, food items and cash gifts to the widows by Ohna Awuse and his family as well as Thanksgiving services in all the churches in Emohua to usher in a prosperous new year.
In his address at the closing ceremony of ‘Elima-lenma’ cultural dance held on Tuesday, January 5th 2021 at Rumuche playground. Ohna Sergeant Chidi Awuse commended the youths for their massive turnout, unity and peaceful conduct during the Christmas and new year celebrations.
The seasoned grassroot politician and business Mogul expressed joy that peace and harmony have finally returned to the community. He noted that the massive turnout and participation in the various events was unprecedented and a harbinger of a dawn of peace, unity and progress in the community.
Ohna Awuse who is also the spokesman of Ohna Emohua in council urged the people to embrace and sustain the new found peace and crime free society for a better future.
Speaking in an interview with The Tide at one of the events, a member of Emohua traditional Chiefs council, Chief Samuel Nyejunwo Jp lauded Ohna Awuse for restoring peace in the communities and for reviving the age long cultural heritage of the people.
According to Chief Nyejunwo, Ohna Awuse has done what Napoleon could not do as he championed the return of peace to the communities and single handedly sponsored the Christmas and new year celebrations.
Also speaking, a youth and opinion leader in the community, comrade Ezebunwo, Nnebuchi Enyi noted that the Elimalenma cultural dance which literally means “the land is good and peace has returned” that was sponsored by Ohna Awuse was the climax of all the events as it solidified the peace and unity in the community. He described Ohna Awuse as “a selfless philanthropist and a cheerful giver”.
He stressed that the events had not only given the people a sence of belonging despite the covid- 19 pandemic, but had also ushered in a progressive and prosperous new year.
Some of the illustrious sons of the community who graced the events were Ohna Sergeant Awuse, Engr Emeka Woke, Hon Sam Oge, Prof Okey Onuchukwu, and Prof Chitiru Orluwene among others.
By: Jacob Obinna
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.”