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COVID-19: Nigerian Entertainers need Palliatives From FG – Tee Mac

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The President, Entertainment Database and a Nigerian Flutist, Omatshola Iseli, popularly known as “Tee Mac”, on Thursday called on the Federal Government to provide COVID-19 palliatives to Nigerian entertainers.Tee Mac, who made this call in Lagos, said Nigerian entertainers were worst hit by the restrictions occasioned by COVID-19 pandemic.

Iseli, also the Chairman, Entertainment Foundation, said the fact that night clubs and multipurpose halls had been shut down and ban on live shows, entertainers like musicians, actors and comedians have been hugely affected.
According to him, with this development, Nigerian Entertainers have no streams of income.
Tee Mac said that palliatives must be extended to these group of individuals just as practised in other climes like Europe and United States of America (USA).He said unfortunately, no Nigerian entertainers had recieved any palliative from the governments since the COVID-19 pandemic.Tee Mac said the Federal Government should revisit the issue of COVID-19 palliatives meant for Nigerian Entertainers and ensured that they truly benefited from it.“Nigerian Entertainers are suffering, if government bans live shows, night clubs and multipurpose halls from operating, they should also cushion the effect on entertainers who were not working by providing palliatives.“In 2020, we were told that some money was earmarked as COVID-19 palliative for Nigerian Entertainers but up till now, no musician, comedian or actor has received any dime as palliative.“This is disheartening and I plead with government to wade into this issue promptly because Nigerian entertainers are really suffering.“In Switzerland, every musician gets US$3,000 per month, in the United States of America, they get US$1,500 per month while musicians in the United Kingdom get 1,500 pounds, this is because their wellbeing is prioritised.“Nigeria should not be an exemption, the wellbeing of musicians, comedians, visual artists and actors must be placed on the front burner,” he said.Tee Mac noted that there were over 400,000 professional musicians in Nigeria and about 1.2 million amateur musicians who were currently suffering due to the negative effect of COVID-19 pandemic.“The group of people who have suffered the most during this COVID-19 era are the entertainers, the said COVID-19 palliative should be extended to us,” he said. (NAN)

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Angela Okorie Lists Shocking Conditions before Accepting Romantic Proposal

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Nollywood actress Angela Okorie has stirred controversy on social media after revealing a strict list of conditions she expects from any man who wishes to pursue a romantic relationship with her.

The single mother of one took to her Instagram stories to share the requirements, which include a thorough investigation of the man’s background for two years, knowing his family, and even demanding an “artist’s fee” before he can speak to her.

Okorie boldly stated she expects men to pay a billion naira upfront, adding she does not care if people accuse her of “selling her love.

She wrote: “A male friend of mine said, ‘Angela, any guy wey you go date or marry you, we go investigate am for 2 years before you go gree… He will pay artists fee every day before he go talk to you else we no go gree o…’

So note that before dating or marriage you will pay a billion naira.

Before relationship, I don’t care if people say I am selling my love, Yes am selling my love o.”

Angela’s post quickly went viral, sparking varied reactions from netizens. Some praised her for setting high standards, while others mocked or questioned her demands.

Comments ranged from support like, “Her life, her choice, her list,” to skepticism: “Wait! She’s still thinking of marriage?” and humorous jabs such as, “And for that 2 years that same male friend (bestie) will be eating the cookie free of charge.”

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Made Kuti Calls out Nigerian Celebs with Fleets of Cars

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Grammy-nominated Afrobeat artiste, Made Kuti, has stirred conversations online after questioning why some individuals feel the need to acquire multiple cars.

In a recent interview with Pulse, the son of Afrobeat legend Femi Kuti expressed his disinterest in material possessions, attributing his mindset to his upbringing and values instilled by his father.

“I’m the kind of person who just does what he wants.

Maybe my dad was very clever with how he raised us,” he said.

Made explained that while others may find joy in material accumulation, he finds it “weird” to own seven or eight cars, noting that vehicles are depreciating assets.

“For example, how many cars do you need to drive? I genuinely don’t understand why you need 7, 8 cars.

They are depreciating assets. In the next couple of years, they will depreciate.”

He added that although others may have different interests, his personal values are grounded in simplicity and purpose, rather than excessive wealth.

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Nollywood Thriller ‘Freedom Way’ Hits Cinemas July 18

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Star-studded Nollywood action  drama  “Freedom Way,” is set to hit cinemas across the country on July 18, its producers have said.

Blessing Uzzi, writer and producer of the highly anticipated film made the disclosure in a post on her Instagram page.

The film is directed by Afolabi Olalekan,  with a rich ensemble cast which  include Debo Adedayo(‘Mr Macaroni’),Femi Jacobs, whose performances earned the film Best Film and Best Writing at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA).

Other cast includes Mike Afolarin, Bimbo Akintola, and Teniola Aladese, among others, contributing to the film’s compelling narrative.

“Freedom Way” plot sheds light on pressing issues facing Nigerians, such as corruption, police brutality, political oppression, and economic insecurity, and their impact on the youth.

The story revolves around nine strangers grappling with personal struggles as harsh government policies disrupt their lives, forcing moral ‘dilemmas for survival’

The film made its global premiere at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival and went on to win the Special Jury Award at the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF).

It has also screened at the New York African Film Festival and the Red Sea International Film Festival, establishing it as a standout African film of the year.

After captivating audiences at various international film festivals, the much-anticipated “Freedom Way” is now set to make its homecoming release in Nigerian cinemas on July 18.

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