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First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, VP’s Wife, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, A Host Of Others To Grace Ooni Women Empowerment Workshop

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The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja 11 will on Thursday play host to the wife of the president, Aisha Buhari and wife of the vice president, Mrs Dolapo Osinbajo, as well as Osun state governor, Mr.Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola in Ile Ife, to attend the first  annual Ooni Women Empowerment Workshop.

Speaking at a media parley Monday, the project coordinator for the event, Olamide Awosunle, said the urgent need to empower women, as part of larger plans to pull the country out of the current economic quagmire, motivated the workshop.

Awosunle said the workshop tagged: “Empowering Women for Economic Self-Reliance” which will be divided into an intellectual discuss session and two weeks training session for 200 women, is a direct response to present day realities of poor financial state of women.

He added that concerned stakeholders should as a matter of urgency take investment in Nigerian women as sacrosanct, adding that it is a must for all to work towards clearing away obstacles that are standing in women’s way, for them to be able to utilize all of their potential for their immediate family economic stability and national economic growth.

“This we can do by empowering them and make them to be self-reliant. There is no tool for development more powerful and effective than the empowerment of women and youth. Considering the economic situation of our country today, empowering women isn’t just the right thing to do, it is essential to drive sustainable business and economic growth. ”

“It is unfortunate that most women in Nigeria still face discrimination and disadvantage that prevent them their active participation in the economic development. As a nation that is in dire need of economic rejuvenation, women liberation and active participation in economic activities is essential.”

“Women can no longer have to depend on their husbands for livelihood; they need to be empowered to support their spouses for their families’ economic stability which in the long run brings about national economic growth. By supporting and empowering women, we will transform lives, families and communities”, Awosunle concluded.

Also expected at the event are Hajia Aisha Alhassan, Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development; Mr Kunle Obayan, MD/CEO, National Directorate of Employment(NDE); Senator Babajide Omoworare, Senator Representing Osun East Senatorial District; Senator Iyiola Omisore, Former Chairman, Senate House Committee on Appropriation and Mr Waheed Olagunju, Acting MD/CEO, Bank of Industry amongst others.

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Drama as Rema walks off stage at J Cole’s Dreamville Festival over sound issues

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Rema, the Nigerian singer, on Sunday, walked off the stage during his performance at the 2024 Dreamville Festival in North Carolina.

The two-day festival took place on April 6 and 7.

Rema performed on day 2 alongside music heavyweights including J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, Monica, and Muni Long.

During his performance of ‘Calm Down’, his hit track, the music star abruptly stopped the show due to sound issues.

A now-viral video captures Rema expressing his dissatisfaction with the sound quality, calling it “messed up” and stating it was hindering his performance.

He also called for equal treatment regarding sound quality for all artistes.

“Hold on, there are too many sound issues. it is messing up my whole performance I am seriously not feeling this sh*t at all,” he said

“It is too messed up. I am representing Africa, this is too messed up. If the sound cannot be perfect for every artiste that gets on this stage… Africa is in the house and you are messing sh*t up? I will walk out this stage bruh, fix it!”

Another clip shows Rema reiterating his concerns about the sound before leaving the stage.

“Too many sound issues my people, I love you goodnight,” he added.

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Moses Bliss holds traditional wedding in Ghana (Video)

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Moses Bliss, the Nigerian gospel singer, and Marie Wiseborn, his wife, have held their traditional wedding in Ghana.

In now-viral videos, the couple performed their wedding rites before family members and friends.

The couple represented their different cultural backgrounds as they dressed in Ghanaian and Nigerian outfits during the ceremony.

The Wiseborn family also presented the couple with a plaque gift to appreciate the singer.

Some of the celebrities present at the ceremony include actress Juliet Ibrahim, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, the content creator, Layole Oyatogun, the OAP, and comedians Real Warri Pikin and Josh2Funny.

The couple also entertained the guests with choreographed dance steps.

In his vote of thanks, Moses described Marie as the “best bride in the whole of the universe”.

“Just before I give my vote of thanks. I want to correct an impression. When the MC was introducing my wife, he said this is the most beautiful bride in Africa. That is very wrong. She is the most beautiful bride in the whole of the universe. Just to put things in perspective,” he said.

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Controversy trails Flavour’s performance at RCCG pastor Siju’s party

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Controversy trails Flavour’s performance at RCCG pastor Siju’s party

Siju, a pastor and wife of the Idowu Iluyomade, a senior pastor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), City of David, Lagos, has set tongues wagging on social media for inviting secular singer Flavour to perform at her birthday party.

Siju, who is also a lawyer, speaker and activist, turned 60 last week.

She then celebrated the occasion at the Eko Hotels in Victoria Island in a grand style on Sunday.

The colourful and glamorous birthday party was graced by some notable figures, monarchs and the crème de la crème of the entertainment industry.

The attendees included Tony Elumelu, Toke Makinwa, Ali Baba, and Kenny Saint Brown, as well as Rasaq and Shade Okoya, among others.

In viral videos, Flavour, who was one of the performing artistes, was seen entertaining the guests with hit songs from his music catalogue.

In one of the videos, the singer also serenaded the celebrant on stage while she danced along to his performance.

The footage, however, attracted heated controversy on social media. Several Nigerians on X questioned why a secular artiste like Flavour should be performing at the birthday party of a pastor.

“When you see 60th birthday celebration of PASTOR Siju Illuyomade, then you will know why some people are STILL running away from church!” a user wrote.

Another user added in a lengthy post: “RCCG Pastor Siju Iluyomade, the wife of the senior Pastor of one of the biggest RCCG Parish held her 60th birthday party this weekend and Flavour was the lead artist but no gospel musician”.

Here is what some users had to say:

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Bodex F. Hungbo, SPMIIM is a multiple award-winning Nigerian Digital Media Practitioner, Digital Strategist, PR consultant, Brand and Event Expert, Tv Presenter, Tier-A Blogger/Influencer, and a top cobbler in Nigeria.

She has widespread experiences across different professions and skills, which includes experiences in; Marketing, Media, Broadcasting, Brand and Event Management, Administration and Management with prior stints at MTN, NAPIMS-NNPC, GLOBAL FLEET OIL AND GAS, LTV, Silverbird and a host of others

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