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PICTORIAL: Colours, Glamour Of 9th Anniversary Of Atunkpokubu XIII

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Dignitaries especially from the Ijaw extraction gathered at Zide, traditional headquarters of Furupagha kingdom to celebrate the 9th anniversary of the Monarch, Pere Roman Ikiyouseigha Bohan Atunkpokubu XIII.

The programme which held at the weekend in the kingdom attracted monarchs, representatives of monarchs from the Ijaw nation.

The Ijaw National Congress (INC) and the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) all sent representatives to grace the occasion.

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It was first of its kind and tagged unity anniversary as kings gathered to advocate unity among Furupagha sons and daughters and the Ijaw nation.

Three Ijaw musicians were also on standby to add colour to the epoch making event.

Below are photos as captured by INFO DAILY:

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Atunkpokubu XIII praying for his kingdom and the Ijaw nation at large

L-R: Alagbabunafa II, Pere of Olodiama kingdom; Atunkpokubu XIII, Pere of Furupagha kingdom and Ogonikara I, Pere of Tubutoru

 

High Chief (Engr) Pascal Ebi Akpofagha, the Bolowei of Furupagha kingdom paying obeisance to monarchs present at the event.

Representatives of Oboro Gbaran II (chiefs) paying obeisance to traditional stools.

Representatives (Chief) of Agadagba of Arogbo kingdom paying obeisance and delivering the Agadagba’s message.

A cross section of chiefs seated at the event.

Chief Somi Miye welcoming High Chiefs and Chiefs from Gbaramatu kingdom in the Ijaw traditional way.

A cross section of representatives (Chiefs) of Oboro Gbaran II, Pere of Gbaramatu kingdom at the event.

A cross section of chiefs seated at the event.

Chief Clarkson Benson, the Perediwei of Olodiama kingdom (left) and High Chief Pascal Ebi Akpofagha, the Bolowei of Furupagha paying obeisance.

Chief Ben Bowei (left) and Chief Somi Miye paying obeisance.

High Chief Matthew Pudie (left) of Gbaramatu kingdom and Chief Somi Miye of Furupagha exchanging pleasantries in the Ijaw traditional way.

Queen of Furupagha kingdom seated with women of the kingdom.

A cross section of women seated at the event.

Representatives (chiefs) of Agadagba during the opening prayer.

A cross section of men seated at the event.

Chairman of the organizing committee, Chief Ben Bowei giving his opening remarks.

Representatives of Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) seated at the event.

Traditional drummers seated to add colour to the event.

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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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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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