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Naira Rains As Asiaye Takes Emily As Wife [PHOTOS& VIDEO]

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… You’re A Courageous Man, Flood Couldn’t Stop You, Ex-Warri S’West Chairman To Groom

Naira, the legal tender in Nigeria literally rained on Sunday, October 6, at Jubilee Retreat and Conference Centre, Warri, Delta State, as dignitaries from all works of life, particularly from the Ijaw extraction, gathered to honour Emily Ekanpou and Enaibo David Asiaye (now Mr and Mrs Asiaye) as they came together to become one.

The wedding reception of who is who attracted capatains of industry, politicans, oil magnet, media practitioners, Delta Ijaw comrades committee of friends among others.

Among those who were at the wedding reception include: Hon. George Ekpemupolo, who chaired the occasion; Emomotimi Guwor, member, Delta State House of Assembly; Chief Bobo; Victor Tonlagha; Publisher GbaramatuVoice, Mr. Jacob Abai; Godfrey Pondi.

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Others are: Comrade Austin Ozobo, President, Ijaw People Development Initiative, IPDI and publisher, Congress News; Comrade Princewill Binabai, publisher, The Liberator, Micheal Tonlagha, Alaowei Ebi Cleric; Comrade Sam Ebiwana, Chairman, IYC, Olodiama clan; members of Delta Ijaw Comrade, members of Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, among others.

The rich culture of Ijaw was also brought to the fore as young Ijaw musician, Peter Samuel and his band were fully on ground to entertain guests at the occasion, while women from Ayokoromo, the groom’s community, Akparemogbene, the bride’s community, both in Burutu Local Government Area of Delta State, and other communities danced to the melodious tunes.

Earlier, in his welcome address, chairman of the occasion and ex-chairman, Warri South West, Hon. George Ekpemupolo, while congratulating the couple for a successful wedding, described the groom, Asiaye, as a courageous and determined man.

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He said if not for the courage by Asiaye, the ravaging flood, which had submerged many Ijaw communities including Akparemogbene, where the traditional marriage took place, would have made the groom to change his mind and change the date, but rather he went ahead to pay the bride price even inside the river with canoe.

According to Ekpemupolo, for defying the flood and going ahead to pay his wife bride price inside canoe, Enaibo breaks a record and is recognised as the first Ijaw man to do that.

Info Daily reports that, Enaibo, the Managing Editor, GbaramatuVoice Media Centre, defied the ravaging flood and paid his wife bride price in the river inside canoes when there was no land to perform such traditional rites at his wife’s community due to the flood.

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The ex-Chairman, Warri South West, while eulogising Asiaye for the record breaking feat said: “You’ve break record among your people. If it were to be some persons, with the flood in Ayokoromo and it environment, they would have postponed the marriage, but to show that you are an Ijaw man that water cannot stop, you went ahead to achieve what you wanted to achieve. In deed, you are a true son of Ijaw.”

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Hon. Ekpemupolo, while describing the groom as a journalist who has done excellently well in his field, added that even the manner Asiaye deals with people in the society, he has done well.

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In the Journalism circle, your name, I believe, is written in gold. With this, I think you have done well.

“Even the way you deal with people in the society, I will say you are a young man who has done well.,” he added.

The chairman of the occasion admonished the new couple to love each other the more and to tolerate all things.

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Organizers Cancel Burna Boy’s US Shows After Fans Refused To Buy Tickets

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The singer ‘No Sign of Weakness’ US tours including tonight’s performance scheduled for November 28, 2025, at The Armory in Minneapolis was abruptly cancelled after fans failed to buy tickets.

Ticketmaster announced the last minute cancellation on its website on Thursday.

Today’s show was cancelled with another concert scheduled for December 1, 2025, in Chicago.

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READ ALSO:Burna Boy Reveals Fighting Secret Battles

While the tour failed to provide a specific reason for the cancellation, the development came amid the public criticism directed at
Burna Boy after he walked out a couple for sleeping during his performance at Colorado.

The viral video of the incident sparked controversy, which intensified after the singer, while reacting to his critics during an Instagram live session, said “he only wants supporters who buy his tickets and not fans”.

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It was later reported that the woman who slept during his performance was grieving a recent personal loss.

Confirming the cancellation, Burna Boy in a post on his Instagram story on Friday morning shared a direct link from the ticketing website, showing that the two concerts were cancelled.

 

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My Father Regretted Funding My Education After I Became Skit Maker – Sabinus

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Nigerian comedian, Emmanuel Ejekwu, popularly known as Sabinus, has revealed that his father didn’t initially support his decision to become a comedian.

In a candid interview with VJ Adams, Sabinus explained that his dad wanted him to be a lawyer but he eventually settled for Linguistics and Communication Studies after failing to secure a law admission.

He recalled that it was while studying at the University of Port Harcourt that he discovered his comedy talent and start making skits.

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The comedian said when his dad found out that he was a skit maker, he regretted funding his education and described the profession as “stupid business.”

READ ALSO:Why I Don’t Promote Nudity With My Skits – Sabinus

Sabinus said, “At first, my dad never wanted me to be what I am today, he wanted me to be a lawyer. I tried my best but I couldn’t secure a law admission. So, I had to settle for Linguistics and Communication Studies at Uniport.

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“It was on the campus that I saw skit making and I decided to try it out. Money wasn’t coming.

“After I graduated, my dad never knew I was a comedian because I was hiding it. It was one more year after school that he started seeing me on comedy show posters. My sisters confirmed to him that I was into comedy. He was very furious. He fumed, ‘Which comedy? Stupid business. Look at the boy I sent to become a lawyer.’”

The comedian added that his dad eventually gave him his blessings after he started gifting him money from his proceeds from comedy.

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My First Son Not Interested In Taking After Me – 2Face Reveals Nino’s Ambition

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Legendary Nigerian musician, Innocent Idibia, popular known 2Face, has revealed that his first son, Nino, isn’t interested taking after him by becoming a musician.

Despite Nino being a talented sax player, his father revealed that his ambition is to become a medical doctor.

The African Queen crooner disclosed this while bringing Nino on stage at an event in Abuja, marking his 25 years in music industry.

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“Making some noise for my son Nino, mehn,” he tells the crowd as he brings the lad on stage.

READ ALSO:2Face Idibia Reacts To Alleged Arrest In London [VIDEO]

He said he doesn’t want to be a singer. He wants to be a doctor,” he added amid cheers from the crowd.

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2Face’s first son, Nino Idibia, was born on January 15, 2006, to him and his former baby mama, Sumbo Adeoye.

Nino is a saxophonist, a model and social media influencer.

Children following their parents’ footsteps is a common phenomenon in the Nigerian music industry.

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Wizkid’s first son, Boluwatife Balogun recently launched his musical career at the age of 14 with his debut EP ‘Champions’ Arrival’ under the stage name, Champz.

 

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