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  • Buhari greets Onyeka Onwenu at 70

    Buhari greets Onyeka Onwenu at 70

    President Muhammadu Buhari has joined the entertainment industry practitioners and other Nigerians in sharing the joyous occasion of 70th birthday anniversary of renowned songwriter, singer and journalist, Onyeka Onwenu.

    In a statement by his spokesman, Mr Femi Adesina, on Sunday in Abuja, the president congratulated the multiple award-winning artiste and actress for ”leading a life that keeps inspiring both the old and young”.

    He affirmed that Onwenu’s creativity, sincerity of purpose and diligence had continued to bring glory to the country.

    Buhari noted that Onwenu, as an NTA presenter and reporter, caught the world’s attention by putting a spotlight on corruption in the 80’s and releasing songs with great social and moral impact.

    Buhari felicitated Onwenu, a former Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer of National Centre for Women Development and Chairperson of Imo State Council for Arts and Culture, for fresh ideas and institutional reforms she brought into public service.

    He also lauded her for passionately creating and pursuing a vision for a better life for many.

    The president said that Onwenu’s many recognitions and awards at home and abroad were well-deserved, noting that she directed her energy into global movies with historic contexts.

    The president also noted that Onwenu directed her energy into sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ.

    He prayed that the Almighty God would continue to bless Onwenu, the singer of “One Love’’, who is also known as the Elegant Stallion, with long life and good health.

  • UNICEF, Patoranking re-release Bob Marley’s “One Love”

    The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in collaboration with Patoranking, a popular Nigerian musician and some other artistes, on Friday re-released the late Bob Marley’s iconic song, “One Love”.

    This is contained in a statement signed by UNICEF Abuja, Communication, Advocacy and Partnerships officer, Mr Oluwatosin Akingbulu.

    Akingbulu said that proceeds from the song and related activities would be used to support “Reimagine”, UNICEF’s new global campaign.

    He said that the campaign was organised to prevent the COVID-19 pandemic from becoming a lasting crisis for children and to ensure the post-pandemic world was fairer and more equal for every child.

    “The release is to support UNICEF’s work to reimagine a fairer, more just world for children whose lives had been upended by the COVID-19 pandemic.

    “The money raised from ”One Love” for UNICEF’s Reimagine campaign will help UNICEF respond to the immediate needs of children worldwide by providing soap, masks, gloves, hygiene kits, protective equipment and life-saving information for children and families.

    “Also, to support near term recovery efforts, including education, protection and healthcare systems; and further UNICEF’s work to reimagine a fairer, more just world for children,” he said.

    The officer said that Tuff Gong International and Amplified Music released the new version of the seminal song, with the help of several international artistes who appeared in the new version, including Nigerian artiste, Patoranking.

    He said that the song featured artistes and musicians from Nigeria, Brazil, Democratic Republic of the Congo, India, Jamaica, Mali, New Zealand, Sudan, Syria, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

    The statement quoted Patoranking as saying that he was thrilled to be a part of the project, with UNICEF and the Marley family, who were lending their generous support, creativity and love to help the most vulnerable children around the world.

    “Together, we can defeat the virus and also build our countries to be stronger and better.”

    In her remarks, the daughter of late Marley, Ms Cedella Marley, said her late father’s message through the song, “One Love”, remained true in present days.

    “More than 40 years ago, my father wrote ‘One Love’ about unity, peace and universal love during a time when there was much trouble in the world.

    “Even in a time when we aren’t able to get together, his message remains true today.

    “We can get through this global crisis if we come together through one love and one heart, ” she said.

  • Ariana Grande breaks down in tears at One Love Manchester

    Ariana Grande breaks down in tears at One Love Manchester

    Ariana Grande broke down in tears as she gave an emotional performance of Over the rainbow.The 23-year-old was overwhelmed with emotion as she sang the well-known track at the end of her One Love Manchester concert.The star, who paid tribute to the 22 people who lost their lives after a suicide bomber targeted her concert in Manchester last month rendered the song with deep passion making some individuals in the audience also cry.

    For the concert, she enlisted the help of Pharrell Williams, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Black Eyed Peas and lots more.

    Watch the video below.