Entertainment & Lifestyle

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Bayelsa-born artist, Tonbara Angalapele Samson, from Odi in Kolokuma/Opokuma Local Government Area, has decried what he described as lack of government patronage, minimal knowledge of arts, absence of museums, galleries and funding as some of the impediments militating against the growth of the arts in the …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Bayelsa State Governor on Tourism, Dr. Piriye Kiyaramo, has described the Ibom ‘Happy Hour’ as a noble destination marketing initiative, adding that the governor-elect, Pastor Umo Bassey Eno, means well for his people.  Dr. Kiyaramo who stated this while exchanging views …

By Ukandi Christopher Funke Adade, high-flight Advert executive of the Thisday Newspapers, Port Harcourt Bureau, has earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Public Relations and Advertising from the International Institute of Journalism, IIJ. The award was conferred on her in December, 2022 at the Amatu Braide Hall, University of Port Harcourt, …

… As 14 Make Final List By Paul Williams Life in the oil-rich city of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, as captured through the photographer’s lens, Thursday became the focus of a photo contest and photojournalism conference organized by Alliance Française de Port Harcourt and Sony. Fourteen of such pictures, capturing images …

A renowned ‘Rastafarian’ and fan of Bob Marley, Engr. Gospel Obolo, has stressed that “Rastafarians all over the world are not drug addicts and irresponsible as erroneously believed and paraded by some people who don’t like the late Reggae icon, who is highly loved and respected globally.” While fielding questions …

Port Harcourt City recently witnessed the official launching of a book titled: ‘My American Journey: How I Made It With Only $23 In My Pocket: President Obama Helped Me.’ The motivational book, authored by Inemibo Kalada Opuiyo, attracted personalities and book lovers to an epoch event, held at Somitel Hotels. …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa The senior special assistant (SSA) to Bayelsa State governor on Tourism, Mr. Piriye Kiyaramo, has hinted that the creative industries generate annual revenues of $2.25 trillion and account for 30 million jobs worldwide. He said that according to other calculations made by the United Nations Educational …

The build-up to the ‘Afrozons Dubai SoundOff,’ holding in March, 2022 is gaining momentum, as Dubai’s Department for Economy and Tourism (DET), formerly known as Dubai Tourism, unveils, International Afrobeat superstar, D’banj, as the official Afrobeat artist of the AfroZons Dubai Soundoff. D’banj who has received numerous international awards like …

Following the intervention of the senior special assistant (SSA) to the governor on tourism, Mr. Piriye Kiyaramo, an earlier planned street protest by Bayelsa-based musical artistes over alleged non-inclusion at the state sponsored official annual thanksgiving day event has been called off.  Bayelsa performing artistes, under the auspices of the …

The Afrozons Dubai ‘Sound Off,’ a premier, “one-of-a-kind, travel experience,” organized by Dubai Tourism and AfroZons Radio (USA), has gained so much momentum since its launch on October 1, 2021. News about the Soundoff has travelled far and wide, according to organizers, covering all corners of the globe. Celebrity radio …