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Oshodin To Honour Edo Female Gospel Artiste, Palmer Omoruyi In Legendary Concert

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2 years ago

November 7, 2023

The Chief Executive Officer, Surprise Pub and Cafe, Matthew Evbakor Oshodin, has penciled down a notable Nigerian gospel artiste, Deaconess Palmer Omoruyi for an award in his forthcoming Legendary Concert in Benin City.

Giving the reason for the award, he said that Nigeria has a lot of unsung heroes whose praises are usually sung when they passed on to the great beyond.

He said that this should not be encouraged as a country that believes in the development of its people and encourage creativity among its teeming youths.

Oshodin said this while speaking on his forthcoming Palmer Omoruyi Legendary Concert event in the state.

He said on his own, he has chosen to right the wrongs in his time and sets a benchmark for others in the hospitality business to follow.

He said in doing that, he has decided to honour a gospel artiste, Deaconess Palmer Omoruyi, a woman who has broken the celling in her career as a gospel artiste.

He said, honouring her, is a way of letting her know that she is very much valued by the people of the state.

He said, the gospel artiste who has carved a niche for herself in the music industry, has also created jobs for other Nigerians by extension, as there are other persons working under her, which has further reduced the level of unemployment in the state.

Oshodin said the honour to be done to the Edo State born gospel artiste, is to spur other women to look inwards and find out what they are good at with the view of developing them for the well being of humanity.

“Last time, we honoured Mr. Wilson Ehigiator also known as Ekobeghian and the state deputy governor, Philip Shaibu was present in person but this time around, we decided to go for a woman, Palmer Omoruyi.

“Our women are blessed with abundant of talents. The only problem confronting them is that, they have not been able to discover themselves.

“To those who have discovered themselves and are making waves in our society in their various fields of endeavours, they have not been singled out for honour for their ingenuity.

“To me, I believe that we are not been fare to them at all. I believe that they should be appreciated and the best time to do it, is when they are alive and not when they are dead.

” I have taken it upon myself as the Chief Executive Officer of Surprise Pub and Cafe, to honour one of our own while she is still alive.

“I have dedicated a day for her tagged” Palmer Omoruyi Legendary Concert”. This is just to honour her. She will come, sing some of her hits songs and the award will be given to her.

“I believe this will encourage other women to discover themselves and be useful to themselves and the society at large”, Oshodin said.

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

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2 days ago

November 29, 2025

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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.

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”.

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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2 days ago

November 29, 2025

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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.

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.”

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.

“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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3 days ago

November 28, 2025

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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.

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

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

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.

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.