ENTERTAINMENT

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NIGERIAN ENTREPRENEUR MAKES BEAUTIFUL FURNITURE OUT OF CAR TIRES.

BY Toyin Johnson

Everyone of us has an “Artist” living inside of us. To create means to relate,the real meaning of art is to fit together and we do this everyday.

Favour Oluma a sixteen years old lady has shown the world how skilled Nigerians are with her amazing craftsmanship.

She is a student of the federal university of Technology, Minna. The young lady is into the craft of converting old car tyres into cute centre tables that can fit into modern homes.

According to her, millions of used tyres are being discarded daily around the globe, causing a lot of havoc to our drainage system and serious health issues by creating a haven for insects and pest to hide in. She said this led to her decision to turn those tyres into unique Ottoman which could serve as home décor and storage.

Favour said it is her side hustle as she sought for patronage on social media. She also derives joy from it.

This has shown that there are some Nigerians who are not only hardworking,but creative and constantly thinking of ways to make new things from old and discarded materials. Favour’s craft can be seen as an eco friendly way of recycling tyres.

JUST IN: OONI OGUNWUSI FEATURES IN A COMEDY SKIT

BY Oluwatumininu Adetoro

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Just yesterday, the entertainment industry witnessed the entry of another celebrity as the highly revered Yoruba Monarch, Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II made his first appearance in a comedy skit alongside popular comedian, Debo Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni.

The two-minute comedy skit which was released on Saturday has gone viral leaving various reactions from social media users who either see the Skit as an avenue to further push the comedian amongst other things.

It was learnt that Mr Adedayo visited the Ooni’s palace in Ile-Ife, Osun State earlier this week in the company of some movie stars and that undoubtedly led to such a first of its kind collaboration between the traditional ruler and a popular comedian.

It is believed that the comedian seized such an opportunity of the visit to feature the King and some of the palace officers in the new skit.

The video shows the Traditional ruler encouraging Yorubas not to forsake the traditions of which respect being portrayed in form of kneeling and prostrating for elders is taken serious.

This is not really a surprise to many as the Ooni has always been known to be a youth person has he has always been at the forefront of youth development through his various programs targeted towards the youths of the Nation.
This video skit has no doubt further established his strong commitment and interest in the youths, it’s indeed a testament of his love for the youths.

NIGERIAN MEDIA FESTIVAL ORGANIZERS PARTNER WITH CRYSTAL REPORTERS.

By Gbadamosi Joseph

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The Organizers of the Nigerian Media Festival and the Editorial team for Crystal Reporters has deemed it fit to work together in other to ensure the success of the upcoming Event.

The Nigerian Media Festival is an annual event organized by Mabilla Media. It involves a combination of the efforts of various key media enthusiasts. This year NIMFEST organizes Africa’s biggest festival and market place with various impactful activities. There will be a Campus tour at the Lagos State University. It was on this note that Crystal Reporters met with the organizers.

Crystal Reporters is a team of talented individuals with a vision to inspire and motivate people through Soft News. They bring to the attention of lasuites and outsiders important happenings in LASU and the Nation at large. From Life to sports, Entertainment to business and academics, religion to sociality. They march on with a vision of building people to becoming their best self by making key Life decisions based on the Interpretative Stories at their disposal.

The Campus tour which will be held at the Lagos State University will feature Masterclass, internships, mentorships, Research and Employment Opportunities. It will indeed be an event to Remember as Awards will be granted to a host of media personnels who have distinguished themselves in the media Industry.

A Major beneficiary of this event is student populace as they will be open to practical tutorship in their fields of interest. The advantage of this tutorships should not be under-estimated as theory will always meet practical and how well you understand the link between this two will determine your level of productivity.

Speaking on the partnership between these two bodies the co-founder, Crystal Reporters,Sanyaolu Yemisi said “I believe it’s the beginning of greater things for Crystal Reporters, we are up to the task that NIMFEST has for us.” She also mentioned that it will give room for self-development of participants by widening the scope of their knowledge, giving room for learning and Networking.

If you are in anyway interested in the media and the various opportunities it poses then this is for you. A page will be created on Crystal Reporters blog where updates and important information pertaining to NIMFEST will be published. Crystal Reporters will work effectively to ensure the success of this great programme. We look forward to seeing you there.

BESTSELLING AUTHOR TOKE MAKINWA SPEAKS ON HER TITHING EXPERIENCE

By Onisemoh Princess

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Best selling Author and OAP causes an uproar on Twitter, as she reveals in a post her belief in tithing and first fruit because to her it is a way of partnering with God.

She tweets “The power of “first fruit”, while I think paying tithes/giving your first fruit is a personal journey/conviction, I can’t help but boast in God. Every business venture I have ever gone into, I pay my first fruit not because he needs it, but it’s my way of partnering with God.”

The artist over the years had oftentimes been alleged of keeping sugardaddies, which some fans had concluded was her source of livelihood. Her sugardaddy allegations had been a trend, and a topic at the tip of many tongues. “You are a shame to other woman” a fan once lashed at Toke.

Her recent tweet had been a contradiction to the earlier beliefs, as her words had proven her to be a devout Christian . She discloses her stance in the tithing debates to the media, explaining payment of tithes to be a personal journey or conviction.

She affirmed “It is a personal thing,(tithe/first fruit) but when he says “where there is a casting down there’ll be a lifting up”, he was talking to me” God takes my matter way too serious, and I can’t thank him enough” she added.

NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS, MERCY JOHNSON PUTS TO BED

By Princess Onisemoh

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Mercy Johnson Okojie and her husband welcomes their fourth child; a baby girl on Monday evening. Prince Okojie her husband took to his Instagram page to announce the arrival their child, also disclosing the baby’s name.

In his post, he wrote: “Every Good and Perfect gift is from God. The wait is finally Over, Please share in Our Joy as we announce the arrival of Our Daughter. Divine-Mercy Ehinomen Okojie,” Prince Okojie stated on Instagram.

An Instagram post by the actress on the 18th of December, 2019 made the public aware of her pregnancy. The post featured pictures of herself, her husband and the scan of the pregnancy, Mercy confessed she had always wanted four children.

Earlier in April 2020, rumour had it that she had delivered her baby, claims which her husband disclosed were false. Though a number of fans believed the information, as some had commented on her last pregnancy post on her Instagram page sharing their misconceptions regarding her delivery, misconceptions they claimed the internet had created.

Family, loved ones and fans welcomes the baby, Divine -Mercy Ehinomen Okojie, with gladness and excitement, as many fans had confessed their sincere anticipation for the baby since way back, the news had brought warmth to many.

The baby was born at the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center, Towson, Maryland. Thus, The Nollywood icon and her family are presently in United States where the baby was delivered. The couple are currently parents to a son and three daughters.

COVID-19 PLAGUES THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY

By Ezeana Emmanuel

The Covid-19, otherwise known as the Corona virus earlier identified to have originated from China has begun its ascent from an exclusive viral infection to a global pandemic.

The viral infection which broke out December last year has had an effect on public health, businesses worldwide and even the travel sector among others. Of course the entertainment industry is not left out of the blowout; the ripple effect left from the pandemic has also made a subtle impact in the industry with the potential to grow exponentially.

These effects have implications for the people around the world who make a living producing and distributing movies, music, and more.

The country, China is the first of many countries into film and cinema productions to be affected by this development. All theatres across the country were closed down and major movie releases where halted or delayed. In no time too, Hollywood began to experience such complications and as time passes, the impact of the corona virus on the global film and entertainment industries will certainly grow.

Nollywood is yet to suffer any serious impacts in it’s film production and distribution but it’s decline is inevitable.

Ramifications from the pandemic includes a lowered attendance at film festivals and disruptions in film distribution. Delayed or canceled movies and the curtailing of on-location film shoots. Developments like this are sure to cause financial ramifications to studios, filmmakers, theatre owners and others alike. This could go on for months, years even, pending on the free Willy virus’ containment.

The following movies have been postponed from their initial release date pending the outbreak of the pandemic:
-Mulan (scheduled for March 27),
-The New Mutants (scheduled for April 3)
-Antlers (scheduled for April 17)
-Black Widow (originally set for May 1),
-The Personal History of David Copperfield (May 8)
-The Woman in the Window (May 15)
-No time to die
-Peter Rabbit 2: the runaway
– quiet place II (March 19)
-Fast and Furious 9 (May 22)

Also, hundreds of shows have delayed or suspended production, including Apple’s The Morning Show and Little America; Netflix shows including Russian Doll; the CW’s Riverdale; NBC shows including the Chicago dramas and The Kelly Clarkson Show; CBS shows including the NCIS dramas, The Amazing Race, and Survivor; and many more.

It is also notable that coachella, one of the largest annual music festivals in the US, announced on March 10 that the festival would be postponed due to concerns about Covid-19. It will now run from October 9-11 and October 16-18.

It is advisable to everyone to maintain a good personal hygiene. The Corona virus is spreading fast and the only way to slow it is by maintaining proper hygiene and constantly drinking enough water and washing of hands regularly.

We urge you all to maintain personal hygiene by following the laid down procedures given by the WHO so we can all get to see the comeback of these activities and enjoy it all together in the later end.

Source: Vox.com